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Issue #6 2017 – Digital Version
In this issue: managing the impact of Brexit, food regulation across cultural and geographic borders, In-Depth Focuses on fresh produce, meat & poultry and confectionery, and much more...
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Traceable brew: World first as Irish brewers put beer on blockchain
The march of blockchain conquered new territory this week with the announcement that a brewery has used the technology to make one of its beers and ingredients fully traceable.
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Fraud, food and drink: What do consumers expect?
The demand for food manufacturers to go above and beyond when it comes to ensuring the safety of their product has never been higher. Eoghan Daly, Senior Manager, Forensic and Counter Fraud Services, Crowe Clark Whitehill tells us more.
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Keychain allergen detector to put food retailers on the spot
Scientists are developing a $40 device, small enough to fit on a keychain, that can accurately test for allergens in food.
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The perks of buying local
A general consensus agrees that food less than 400 miles from its origin, or within state boundaries, qualifies as locally grown. Allison Stowell, Megan Majeski and Kitty Broihier, explain why buying local produce is good for you, the environment and the economy.
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Country Profile: United Kingdom
This Country Profile explores the threats posed to UK food safety in the wake of Brexit, the rising instances of food fraud and the benefits of Industry 4.0 on the food and beverage sector.
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Ingredients In-Depth Focus
This In-Depth Focus looks at the rise of sugar alternatives and their impact on the market. It also takes a closer look at what gluten-free really means and explores the world of superfoods; are the claims about them valid?
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Get set for Brexit – see the full line up for Food Brexit, chaired by the John Pienaar
With less than a week to go, time is running out to catch food business experts putting their heads together over the challenges of Brexit.
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Methods and strategies for the analysis of food contaminants, residues, and adulterants.
How to develop new methods and strategies for the analysis of food contaminants, residues, and adulterants.
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Food Analysis In-Depth Focus
In this In-Depth Focus: the need for a change in food quality testing, how unstable supply chains increase the risk of food contamination and much more...
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Issue #5 2017 – Digital Version
In this issue: an in-depth look at food analysis, consumer expectations about food fraud, the perks of buying local produce, food hygiene's dirty secret, and much more...
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Campaign group urge action as survey shows best-selling pesto is still saltier than seawater
As the deadline looms, Consensus Action on Salt and Health has encouraged Public Health England to 'get tough' on food manufacturers who fail to meet the 2017 Salt Reduction targets.
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Japan-American collaboration automates soybean-quality evaluation
Until now, farmers have had to inspect the quality of soybean harvested, bringing work to an abrupt halt. But thanks an international research collaboration, all that seems set to change.
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Industry to stop sales of sugary drinks in schools across the EU
The European soft drinks industry, represented by UNESDA, has announced that it will voluntarily cease sales of drinks containing added sugars in secondary schools across the EU.
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Displaced orangutan becomes the face of new ethical label
The world's biggest plant oil industry has become infamous for devastating habitats. Now a charity has created a logo to help consumers cut ties with the palm oil market.
