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Scottish farmers urged to boost security after confirmed bird flu case
The National Farmers Union Scotland has urged its members to stay alert after a case of bird flu was confirmed at a free-range farm in Scotland.
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How do we increase food integrity?
Liz Colebrook is Mars' Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Director of Food Safety; here she explores the meaning of food integrity, how Mars is driving towards a safer, healthier, more sustainable world, and how industry must progress as a whole.
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USDA announces details of risk management for hemp producers
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of two programmes that aim to protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters.
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GM rice approved in Philippines, but with limited accessibility, says study
Golden Rice is said to reduce Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), but a new study has suggested that those most at risk of VAD do not have sufficient access to the GM crop.
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Poster: MOSH/MOAH Determination with GCxGC-TOFMS
Mineral oil food contamination is a serious problem across the EU. LECO’s GCxGC-TOFMS is able to determine MOSH and MOAH with a single-run method.
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Ensuring a safe supply chain when producing gluten-free
Gluten-free and wheat-free specialist baker, Claire Forster, explains the importance of a safe production line.
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Application note: How to differ between natural and artificial vanilla with (U)HPLC
Vanillin is one of the most popular flavouring used in food and beverages. In this application the components of different vanilla products were analysed.
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Ecuador adopts National Tuna Action Plan
The Plan aims to adopt clearer strategies for preserving the sustainability and traceability of tuna fish through methods such as the promotion of scientific research and education.
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Application note: Be(e) wary – determination of neonicotinoids in honey
Three honey samples were analysed for neonicotinoid content according to current regulating guidelines via a fast and simple HPLC method.
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Debate, share and learn at Food Integrity 2020 conference
itsu's technical and quality lead urges industry to come together at Food Integrity 2020 to strengthen and improve our global food and beverage supply chain.
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Cypriot cheese producers win back trademark protection for ‘halloumi’
The grant certification mark will grant Cypriot farmers an exclusive right to market their cheeses using the 'halloumi' description.
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Post-Brexit trade could see US genetically modified food enter the UK
In a speech at the Old Royal Naval College, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at the possibility of allowing genetically modified food to enter the UK from the US, with campaigners arguing this could pose a health risk to the UK public.
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‘Free range’ chicken farm has its awful conditions exposed
A chicken farm, which claimed to be supplying 'free range' produce, has had its licence suspended after activists discovered animals in awful conditions. Professor Chris Elliott gives his thoughts on the matter...
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FDA releases Small Entity Compliance Guide on labelling final rule
The guide aims to help packaged food manufacturers meet the federal standard requirements of the 2016 labelling final rule.
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An interview with the FSA: recalls and risk prevention
Tina Potter, Head of Incidents at the Food Standards Agency (FSA), tells New Food how food businesses in the UK should be complying to regulatory standards that not only protect the health of consumers, but can prevent cases from ever occurring.
