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Unregulated antibiotics heading for poultry farm seized at UK airport
The incident is said to likely raise concerns in Europe about the safety of food supplies after the UK leaves the EU.
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Lawsuit filed to stop USDA’s pork line speed rule
The UFCW has filed a lawsuit against the USDA's swine slaughter modernisation rule which it says will put "thousands of workers in harm’s way".
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UK beef industry calls for protection in the event of a no-deal Brexit
A joint statement on behalf of the UK meat processing industry has outlined how the no-deal Brexit temporary tariff plan will have consequences for suppliers.
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Milk adulteration raids lead to violent attacks on the Punjab Food Authority
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has raided food and beverage production sites and seized thousands of kilograms worth of adulterated or ‘unsafe’ products.
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Expansion of Washington industrial shellfish aquaculture ruled unlawful
A Federal Court has ruled that an Army Corps permit has failed to protect clean water and sufficiently assess cumulative environmental impacts.
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Five top tips to combat cyber-threats in the food industry
Ed Macnair, the CEO of Censornet, outlines five top tips on how food and beverage businesses can keep tighter control of their data while undergoing digital transformation.
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California bans sale of chlorpyrifos
The "toxic" pesticide will be phased out by February 2020 in order to protect public health and brain development in children.
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Doing the right thing with allergen information
Victoria Cross, from Instinctif Partners, explores the need for change in allergen information provided not only on labels, but in restaurants and food vendors too.
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What does Welsh agriculture look like post-Brexit?
As part of an exploration into Brexit and future agricultural policy, Head of Policy at SFT, Honor Eldridge, has detailed what the future might hold for Welsh farming post-Brexit.
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England is “nowhere near” obesity goal, says CMO report
In her parting report, the CMO has called for action against junk food, including a ban on eating and drinking on public transport, in a bid to tackle obesity.
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How will Brexit impact meat trade across the Irish border?
Peter Hardwick, BMPA Policy Advisor, joined a panel discussion on BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Inside Business’ to discuss the implications of Brexit for Irish food businesses.
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FDF urges against UK temporary tariff regime updates
The government has published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime for a no-deal Brexit, but the FDF's Policy Manager warns that it will be "catastrophic."
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Ensuring safety with food grade lubricants
Andy Howard, Food Processing and Hygiene Segment Specialist at ROCOL, discusses the importance of using food grade lubricants in food manufacturing.
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US tariffs on EU imports could impact spirits market
The World Trade Organization has approved US levies worth $7.5 billion on EU imports.
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Milkman jailed for diluting milk 24 years ago
The Supreme Court of India is said to have ruled that courts cannot show leniency for deviation from the standards of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
