Advances in food testing
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The Radiokitchen: understanding chemical reactions during food processing
Although a predominant portion of our food is processed prior to consumption, knowledge about the chemical reactions that occur during these processes is limited. A new laboratory at Fraunhofer IME now enables substances to be traced through complex processing steps.
As the clock ticks past the 11th hour, how secure is the UK food supply?
With Brexit on the horizon, Professor Chris Elliott questions the resilience of the UK’s food supply.
Traceable beer
Following the launch of its blockchain secured beer, Downstream business owner, Shane McCarthy, discusses traceability and honesty with New Food.
The secret is sulphur
Professor Erich Leitner and Bernhard Ringer of the Graz University of Technology explain the importance of sulphur compounds in roasted coffee.
Opening doors
Guillaume Chesneau, Managing Director of Nespresso UK & ROI, explains how technology can unlock transparency in the coffee supply chain.
Bombay Sapphire is leading the pack in gin innovation
In an interview with New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls, Bombay Sapphire’s Master Distiller Dr Anne Brock explains how the renowned drink has stood the test of time, and the exciting gin trends and innovations coming to market.
An interview with a Master Sommelier
New Food Advisory Board member, Jaclyn Bowen, speaks to Brett Zimmerman, a Master Sommelier, about his efforts to champion diversity and sustainability in alcoholic beverage production, and the trends he’s witnessing in the wake of Covid.
Something’s brewing
Work during Covid-19 had been an intense and unpredictable period for the brewing industry. Here, Mecca Ibrahim speaks to several brewers about their experiences – good and bad.
The bee’s knees in the fight against honey adulteration
Bee expert, Dr Peter Awram, outlines the benefits of magnetic resonance testing in the fight against honey fraud.
Antimicrobial packaging
How can antimicrobial packaging benefit food safety and the environment? Clelia Covino, PhD student, explains the inner workings and advantages...
Risk analysis and UK authorisation of substances in food and feed – what you need to know for January 2021
Phil Flaherty, Head of Risk Analysis and Trade Policy Unit, FSA, offers clarity on soon to come changes related to risk analysis and UK authorisation of substances in food and feed.
Judicial protection for food assistance programmes
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, Kelly Jackson from the Nationwide Food Law Group explains that federal food assistance programmes are receiving judicial protection from administration cuts.
Traceability: the hidden link to improving seafood sustainability and profitability
Despite recognised obstacles, traceability could improve both the profitability and sustainability of the seafood industry – but implementation must be industry-wide in order to be effective, writes François Mosnier, Financial Research Analyst at Planet Tracker.
Poultry: higher welfare is a crucial piece of the antibiotics puzzle
Vicky Bond of the Humane League UK calls for the end of intense poultry farming - and factory farming as a whole - in an effort to stop antibiotic resistance.
