It’s amazing how far we've come since the days of Louis Pasteur! 2022 marks the bicentenary of the birth of this man, who we can only describe as the true father of modern microbiology. It also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the fact that his discoveries have made it possible to create the right balance between food safety and the craftsmanship of our forebears (whilst also helping to transition these activies to the modern era, of co…