About us

Juliette le Roux holds a Masters degree in Food Science, graduating Cum Laude from the University of Stellenbosch. After gaining valuable experience in various roles within the food industry, Juliette identified a need for customised food safety training material and established Food Safety Matters in 2017.

The company has successfully created training materials for several prominent food safety training companies. In 2020, Food Safety Matters expanded its reach, providing affordable training materials directly to the food industry. Some of our notable clients include Entecom, SHEQ Consulting, Retha Faul Consulting, ASC Consultants, the Spar Group, Nelson Mandela University, Cerebos, the Ray Mhlaba Skills Centre, Nandos, Coca Cola and Lentaba Meats.

Juliette served as a part-time lecturer at Nelson Mandela University, teaching Microbiology and Food Safety, from 2019 to 2023. She is a professional member of SAAFoST (the South African Association for Food Science and Technology) and registered as a provisional auditor for SANS 10049 with the South African Auditor and Training Certification Authority (SAATCA). Additionaly Juliette is a founding member of FSQAG (the Food Safety and Quality Advisory Group), which fosters collaboration between the food industry, academia, and the environmental health department in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Residing in the picturesque city of Gqeberha, Juliette successfully balances a busy family life with her passion for enhancing food safety.