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Regulators slash CBD recommended intake
The FSA and the FSS have made changes to their CBD intake guidance, dropping the recommended amount to 10mg of cannabidiol CBD per day.
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FSA to launch a food fraud hotline
The FSA has shared proposals from the Food Fraud Group including launching a hotline for people to share their food crime concerns.
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Man jailed for contaminating food products destined for Nando’s
A factory worker has been jailed for contaminating food prepared for Nando’s with metal rings pulls, plastic bags and rubber gloves.
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Recall Roundup: Allergen labelling edition
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food and beverage recalls in the UK and US that have occurred over the last week.
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Domino’s and Microsoft team up to use AI for smarter pizza orders
Takeaway pizza chain Domino’s is partnering with Microsoft to collaborate on generative AI solutions for orders and store logistics.
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Safety of sushi questioned by researcher
A scientist has carried out a study into the safety of sushi to weigh up the potential health risks that come with eating raw seafood.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects and undeclared allergens
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including a Hotel Chocolat product that may contain pieces of glass.
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Guide to Testing: Get up to date with the latest innovation
Read about the key topics impacting food and beverage testing labs in our latest Guide to Testing supplement.
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FDA updates allergen draft guidance
The FDA has made adjustments to its draft guidance, including allergen advice to support those living with an allergy to sesame.
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Cacao of Excellence redefines industry standards with new guide
Cacao of Excellence has released a neutral platform convening the public and private sector around quality and diversity of cacao.
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JBS to open Brazil’s first cultivated protein research centre
One of the world’s largest meat processing companies JBS has announced it will be opening Brazil's first cultivated protein research centre in late 2024.
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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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Enhancing food safety analysis with diagnostic ion screening
Watch this webinar to hear from Dr. Karl Oetjen and Dr. Craig Butt, who will share their recent research on nontargeted analysis of food products. Discover how advanced analytical methods can detect unlisted, unexpected, and unwanted ingredients, leading to increased confidence throughout the supply chain, ultimately benefiting consumers
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and packaging concerns
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including chorizo being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
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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.
