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Bakery challenges and trends
Read our interview with Alison Ordonez, Head of Innovation at Roberts Bakery, as she discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on the bakery and how this has influenced current and future trends in snacking.
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Is FT-NIR spectroscopy the way forwards in edible oil testing?
When it comes to testing edible oils, most will rely on chromatography or wet chemical methods. Looking to improve productivity and reduce cost, Lesieur adopted a different approach; New Food’s Editor, Bethan Grylls finds out more.
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FSA launches consultation on revised wild game guidance
The consultation has been launched about revised guidance for hunters and retailers on the safe handling, preparation and supply of wild game and wild game meat.
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USDA provides update on investigation following beef plant closures
USDA has released a report on its ongoing investigation to examine the economic impacts of the 2019 Tyson beef plant fire and as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian Governments to help agri-food industry mitigate spread of COVID-19
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced a new $3 million programme to support agri-food and agri-product processors, food distributors and agri-food industry organisations during the next stage of the pandemic.
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Two Closure Orders issued by HSE due to food safety breaches
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland's Chief Executive says now is the time to check for pests and carry out a deep clean, following two Closure Orders in June.
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Patrick McNamara
21 July 2020 | By
Patrick McNamara is Technical Specialist Manager at Intertek.
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SARS-CoV-2 Detection in the Food Industry
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic AOAC INTERNATIONAL has activated an accelerated program to evaluate test kits for detecting coronavirus on surfaces.
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Rodent Hot Spots and Control – Food Processing
Twenty percent of the world’s food supply is believed to be contaminated by rodents.
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FDA study analyses effectiveness of cleaning methods to remove allergens
FDA conducted the study to investigate the impact of existing recommendations for wiping and cleaning food-contact surfaces on removal and transfer of food allergens.
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Dispute over meat sector working conditions
Unite the Union says working conditions within the meat sector have contributed to an increase in COVID-19 cases, but according to the BMPA, these claims are misleading and, in some cases, false.
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Whistleblow in confidence
With increased awareness of fraudulent food practices that affect businesses and consumers to varying degrees, comes a need to tackle them before they cause serious harm. New Food hears from two experts about new industry measures that aim to encourage whistleblowers to report without fear of consequence.
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Safety in the face of a pandemic
New Food's Editor discovers how some major players in the market are protecting their employees during the COVID-19 crisis and the concerns some have expressed over food supply and safety.
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Keeping safe in scary times
What hygiene measures and extra precautions should be taken by food and beverage manufacturers, suppliers and distributors during the COVID-19 outbreak? Bethan Grylls investigates, receiving some vital advice from a hygiene expert.
