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Mettler-Toledo’s ProdX meets latest industry regulations
The new software product logs meta data so each inspection is recorded and tamper-proof, and complies with new legislation making its way into the food industry.
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Unconscious bias can worsen foodborne illness outbreaks, say researchers
Researchers from the University of Missouri believe that actions that worsen foodborne disease outbreaks are not always conscious, citing a 2011 US Listeria outbreak as an example.
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LabVantage updates its line of lab informatics services
The New Jersey-based company has announced several changes to its line of LIMS offerings, and and tightened up cybersecurity across its platform.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Salmonella in the US and Germany, and plastic and glass contamination in the UK.
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FDA writes to manufacturers over toxic contaminants in baby food
The FDA has reminded manufacturers of their responsibilities with regard to toxic elements in baby food as the administration sets out a plan to tackle the issue.
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For the love of pizza
New Food gains insight into one of the world’s favourite pizza brands and the innovative process behind its doughs.
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New research sheds light on female-owned farms in US
New research suggests female-owned farms are more likely to be found in areas closer to urban centres, with the average size being less than 50 acres.
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Off the rocks: US lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky
A ceasefire has been negotiated in the tariff war between the US and UK over an aircraft manufacturing dispute, with a four-month suspension announced by Washington and London this week.
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Ultrasonic salad cleaning could help prevent disease outbreaks
It’s hoped the new technology could help prevent cases of foodborne disease like the E.Coli outbreak which swept the US in 2018.
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Recall Roundup: Listeria, plastic pieces, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features alerts over Listeria monocytogenes in the US and Germany, as well as undeclared allergens in Canada.
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Excessive screen time linked to binge-eating by US researchers
Researchers in the US have linked excessive screen time with the development of binge-eating disorder in later years after surveying more than 10,000 children.
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Buttergate was years in the making
Sylvain Charlebois looks at the deep-rooted underlying issues of buttergate and why the sector will come out stronger following an investigation.
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Oval plates could be the key to reducing food waste, say researchers
Simply swapping traditional round plates to smaller, oval shaped ones could help reduce food waste in US university dining halls, according to one study.
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Beyond Meat signs partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum! Brands
Beyond Meat has signed agreements with some of the biggest players in the fast-food industry as vegan options become more commonplace on the world’s favourite menus.
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Animal Welfare Institute takes on Boar’s Head over advertising claims
The AWI says Boar’s Head does not meet a high enough standard of animal care to warrant "humanely raised” claims, yet the cold meat supplier does adhere to industry guidelines.
