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Brexit’s roadblocks to “frictionless trade”
Rupert Ashby outlines how delaying implementation of the Border Target Operating Model has advantages and disadvantages for the sector.
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Enhancing food safety analysis with diagnostic ion screening
Watch this webinar to hear from Dr. Karl Oetjen and Dr. Craig Butt, who will share their recent research on nontargeted analysis of food products. Discover how advanced analytical methods can detect unlisted, unexpected, and unwanted ingredients, leading to increased confidence throughout the supply chain, ultimately benefiting consumers
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Stepping up to the plate: Dr Rhian Hayward
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella and packaging concerns
In this week’s Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US including chorizo being recalled due to the presence of Salmonella.
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Expanding the scope of foodborne pathogen detection: a genomic approach
Detecting pathogens in foods before they cause harm – whether to human health or the manufacturer’s reputation – is an ongoing issue that industry is seeking to address. Valentin Pflüger and Olaf Degen reveal how a new database from Mabritec, based on Bruker technology, introduces a game-changing solution.
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Modified atmosphere packaging and the technology to test it
Even small variations of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide or water vapour inside a sealed package can have a large impact on product spoilage as well as product attractiveness. For this reason, modified atmosphere packaging testing is necessary to validate the mixture of gases inside sealed containers of food and drinks,…
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A new weapon in the fight against food fraud
Mike Clark and Giuseppe Tosto of Bio-Rad explain how the company’s new ID-Check Speciation Solution can help in the battle against mislabeling serious cases of food fraud.
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The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
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Recall Roundup: Spotlight on undeclared allergens
In our latest instalment of Recall Roundup we look at food recalls in the UK and US involving incorrect allergen labelling.
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Unveiling the superiority of N-LightTM: best-in-class rapid test for L. monocytogenes in real-world conditions
NEMIS Technologies AG discuss their study into assessing the true capabilities of the 24 hour time-to‑result N-Light™ Listeria monocytogenes test.
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UK labelled “toxic poster child of Europe” by pesticide campaigners
Campaigners have branded the UK as the “toxic poster child of Europe” after the UK government fails to ban numerous “highly hazardous pesticides”.
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How to reduce the damage from recalls
No food company wants to be involved in a recall. They can be expensive and damage the trust of both buyers and consumers. While avoiding a recall is not the primary driver to producing safe food – this should be a foundational principle of anyone in the food industry –…
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New technology cuts bacterial testing to one hour, scientists claim
Researchers claim that they have created technology that “accurately measures viable bacteria in food within one hour” rather than the typical two days.
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Costa recalls products warning they “may contain small stones”
Coffee shop chain Costa is recalling various sandwiches and wraps as the products “may contain small stones”.
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Revol Greens appoints Frank Yiannas as Advisor for Food Safety
After stepping down as Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the FDA, Frank Yiannas will now be an Advisor for Food Safety for Revol Greens.
