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Nofima launches a new European standard for food fraud
New initiative aims to make communication regarding food fraud more precise.
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Food industry holds key to sustainable future, says Compass CEO
The City Food Lecture 2019 looked at what it will take to secure a thriving food environment for tomorrow's generation.
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The safety and integrity of rice production
Rice, wheat, and maize are the world’s three leading food crops; together they supply over 40% of all calories consumed by the entire human population. Of these three major crops, rice is the most widely consumed food crop for people in the developing world. It has been estimated that over half…
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Food Fraud 2019: An Interview with Professor Chris Elliott
Ahead of our Food Fraud 2019 Conference, we interviewed Chairman Professor Chris Elliott about what to expect at this years' event.
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Analysis formulated to authenticate between organic and conventional milk
Researchers have formulated a method using isotopes to differentiate between organic milk, and milk from conventionally farmed cows.
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Combating counterfeit oil using laser diodes
A study has reported on the development of laser diodes to distinguish between apparently similar olive oils that present notable differences in quality.
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Hazelnuts from different regions shown to have different metabolites
Researchers have suggested methods to analyse hazelnuts, for better quality nuts for manufacturers, and to determine nuts with better metabolite profiles...
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The murky world of herb and spice fraud
Herbs and spices are things to be enjoyed. They add colour, flavour and aroma to so many of the dishes we like to eat. There are also numerous reports regarding the health benefits of these ingredients: claims that they are anti-diabetese, increase brain function and boost our immune systems to…
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High contaminant levels in oregano
Researchers have analysed over 70 samples of oregano from around Europe, identifying contamination through chromatography and spectrometry techniques.
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IR microscopy for the analysis of microplastics in bottled water
4 October 2018 | By PerkinElmer
Microplastics are becoming a major global environmental concern with regular major newsworthy studies revealing the presence of plastics and microplastics in remote geographic locations, or as contaminations in many different consumer products, especially food and beverages, as well as within the digestive systems of marine species. The sources of the…
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Food adulteration and authenticity compendium
Food authenticity and adulteration testing has taken on a new level of importance with consumers and producers, after recent food adulteration scandals...
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Combating global food fraud
Food testing is critical and valuable in understanding the safety of the ingredients you source from around the globe. Combatting adulteration with non-targeted screening will help protect your brand from adulteration...
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Microbial process validations: From study design to in-plant trial execution
25 September 2018 | By Novolyze
Due to the sporadic nature of foodborne pathogens, traditional control methods based on finished-product sampling are insufficient to ensure the safety of processed foods. That’s why process validation is a key component of a food safety plan. This on-demand webinar will provide an overview of current validation strategies. A specific…
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Safeguarding herb and spice authenticity
Infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy are fast, easy-to-use techniques with applications in a wide variety of industries. The technique also has a history of being used for food applications such as those for measuring protein, moisture, and fat content...
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Food fraud fighters go high tech
It came like a hard slap to the face for most people in the developed world. How could horsemeat end up in the human food supply chain? Sure, stories about food fraud and contamination in the developing world seem commonplace. The infamous melamine milk scandal of 2008 sickened hundreds of…
