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The listeriosis outbreak in South Africa: what have we learnt?

21 November 2018 | By

When the Minister of Health announced at the end of last year that South Africa was in the midst of a listeriosis outbreak, the source was still unknown and the country ill-prepared for such a devastating crisis. In the first of a two-part feature, Dr Lucia Anelich shares her expert perspective.

Food additives: consumers’ queries answered

21 November 2018 | By

In your role as a food producer, you’re sure to face questions from the public, especially in the wake of recent high-profile cases of contamination, recalls and mislabelling. The UK’s IFST has produced information to pass on to customers, outlined here.

Innovative approaches to old favourites

20 November 2018 | By

In the confectionery and baking worlds, ingredients have been used in various combinations and mixes to achieve enhanced taste, resulting in several modifications within the market. Yogesh Sengar explains.

A plant-based revolution

20 November 2018 | By

Mark Driscoll considers the shift away from carnivorous diets – what’s driving it, what are consumers looking for and how can the food industry rise to the challenge of catering for their fast-evolving tastes?

All for a better wine

20 November 2018 | By

Mark Sykes, scientific advisor to proficiency testing, Fapas, discusses the importance of testing and reviewing laboratory practices in order to provide a consistent and high-quality end product.

Seafood, Drinks and Hygiene – UK Focus 2018

26 October 2018 | By

Richard Watson assesses the current UK seafood picture, the New Food team looks at the altruistic beverage brand, One, and Andy Buchan explains why hygienic design could help save you from a food-safety-related product recall.

Ingredients In-Depth Focus 2018

25 October 2018 | By

This In-Depth Focus explores the changing tastes and trends within the food industry and looks at how new techniques are changing what goes into the food we eat.

Issue 5, 2018

22 October 2018 | By

This issue looks at the listeriosis outbreak in South Africa and how such tragedies can be prevented in the future, the meat curing process, and ethical drinking.