BAX® System assays now meet new ISO 16140-2 standard for all AFNOR-approved methods
Key European standards organization grants extension to now cover 10 BAX® System PCR assays for Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, L. monocytogenes and Genus Listeria
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Consumers fail to properly clean hands before meals 97 per cent of the time
An observational study also revealed poor cross-contamination prevention practices and low food thermometer use.
Nestlé to improve chicken welfare across four major brands
Taking a phased approach, Nestlé has said will actively work with supply chain partners and stakeholders to improve living conditions for chickens, ensure the use of more humane practices and to reduce stocking density.
Superbugs found in three quarters of U.S. supermarket meat
The discovery comes at a time when authorities are showing increasing concern over the potential effects on human health of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with the World Health Organization (WHO) describing it as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today.
Cellulose nanocrystal technique could revolutionise grocery packaging
The innovative renewable method uses molecules derived from the most abundant organic compound on earth.
The ultimate ‘smell test’: Device sends rotten food warning to smartphones
The detectors sniff out biogenic amines (BAs), which give decomposing meat its bad odour.
University in New Zealand starts pulsed electric field French fry experiment
The three-month industry trial is supported by Potatoes New Zealand and is in collaboration between Elea (Germany) and the University of Otago.
GMO labels drastically raise American consumer concerns over safety
The results of a new survey come as the time for comment on the USDA's labelling proposals for GMO food comes to a close. They are due to be finally issued on July 29.
Mobile plastic-free supermarket arrives in The Hague at Ocean Summit
The Mobe-Aisle has been designed to show shoppers that a plastic-free future is ready to be realised today.
CO2 crisis fears begin to materialise as wholesaler imposes rationing
Abattoirs across the UK are facing the challenge too, with Scotland's biggest slaughterhouse forced to suspend work.
China lifts ban on British beef
Chinese Government first imposed a ban on British beef more than 20 years ago in the wake of the BSE outbreak.
Canadian study finds majority of teenagers need food safety education
Every year, a total of 4 million Canadians (one in eight) are affected by a food-borne illness, according to the Government of Canada.
Morrisons to allow shoppers to bring own containers for meat and fish
Since 2010, Morrisons has reduced the weight of packaging used across its Market Street counters by 50 per cent (10,000 tonnes).
Ireland’s PM opens AllinAll Ingredients’ €5 million R&D facility
Previously based in Parkwest, Dublin, AllinAll Ingredient’s new facility at Rosemount includes a pilot plant which provides the infrastructure and scientific equipment which food scientists use to trial, develop and demonstrate new products.
Mandatory menu labelling could be an untenable burden for small restaurants
The Government has said that it understands smaller businesses will be burdened more and will be consulting on whether they should be excluded or given a longer implementation period.
