Brexit’s roadblocks to “frictionless trade”
Rupert Ashby outlines how delaying implementation of the Border Target Operating Model has advantages and disadvantages for the sector.
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Stepping up to the plate: Dr Rhian Hayward
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
Expanding the scope of foodborne pathogen detection: a genomic approach
Detecting pathogens in foods before they cause harm – whether to human health or the manufacturer’s reputation – is an ongoing issue that industry is seeking to address. Valentin Pflüger and Olaf Degen reveal how a new database from Mabritec, based on Bruker technology, introduces a game-changing solution.
The nerve centre of quality produce distribution in the UK
Garin Auld uncovers the secrets of London’s leading wholesale fresh produce market and what sets it apart.
It’s brightening up for Hawaiian papaya growers
President of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association Eric Weinert explains why the sector has recovered significantly in 2023.
Modified atmosphere packaging and the technology to test it
Even small variations of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide or water vapour inside a sealed package can have a large impact on product spoilage as well as product attractiveness. For this reason, modified atmosphere packaging testing is necessary to validate the mixture of gases inside sealed containers of food and drinks,…
Rerouting rice supply: VeeTee reflects on rice shortages in Asia
With extreme weather impacting rice yields across Asia, Moni Varma explains how VeeTee has been navigating soaring prices and adjusting its supply chain.
A new weapon in the fight against food fraud
Mike Clark and Giuseppe Tosto of Bio-Rad explain how the company’s new ID-Check Speciation Solution can help in the battle against mislabeling serious cases of food fraud.
Working with nature, not against it
Many consider that it is impossible to have plentiful healthy and affordable food that also has high social, environmental and ethical standards. Farmer and Co-owner of The Ethical Dairy, David Finlay, reveals why he no longer believes this to be true.
The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
Unveiling the superiority of N-LightTM: best-in-class rapid test for L. monocytogenes in real-world conditions
NEMIS Technologies AG discuss their study into assessing the true capabilities of the 24 hour time-to‑result N-Light™ Listeria monocytogenes test.
How to reduce the damage from recalls
No food company wants to be involved in a recall. They can be expensive and damage the trust of both buyers and consumers. While avoiding a recall is not the primary driver to producing safe food – this should be a foundational principle of anyone in the food industry –…
The battle for the survival of shrimp
Professor Chris Elliott reveals an exciting new project designed to future-proof the shrimp farming sector.
Owner of Slug & Lettuce to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Yates pubs, has said that it will be using “dynamic pricing”, charging more for drinks during busy hours, reports claim.
Shifting towards radical climate transparency
Kit Nicholl explains why “radical climate transparency” is the way forward when it comes to generating consumer trust around sustainable food claims.
