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Application Note: Sniff & Trap fractionation and ODP Performance Checkout
GC-MS/O analysis using Sniff & Trap enables concentration of unknown compounds in the ODP for further analysis. An ODP checkout procedure is presented
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News Digest: Microbial Testing of Ready-to-Eat Food
Fast and effective safety screening for the ready-to-eat meal industry
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Export Health Certificates pushed back, sparking fury within food industry
Border control measures which would have affected food and drink manufacturers have been pushed back until next year, in a move which has sparked fury among corners of the industry.
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Fishy business
Arun Chauhan investigates the fast food company Subway’s fake tuna scandal and reflects on what it means for the food industry.
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EPA announces changes to water pollution standards for slaughterhouses
The EPA was sued in federal court by several organisations after it failed to update federal water standards for slaughterhouses during the Trump administration, but now it has agreed to change the regulations.
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Cargill opens new $150 million pectin plant in Brazil
The new pectin plant also has significant sustainability credentials, with Cargill confirming it will be run on thermal energy generated from biomass and biogas.
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UK supply chain woes continue as M&S blames EHC officials
Marks and Spencer has flagged up difficulties with Export Health Certificates as a potential cause for the UK’s supply chain difficulties, which show no signs of stopping.
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Big moments for food labels on the horizon
As we see a number of changes in the way in which foods are labelled, Professor Chris Elliott offers his expert insight on the current and future landscape.
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Invest in alternative proteins to deliver on climate targets, says new report
In order for the UK and other countries to deliver on climate targets, the Social Market Foundation says more attention and investment must be given to the alternative protein sector.
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Watch this week’s news in 60 seconds
3 September 2021 | By
Joshua Minchin and Bethan Grylls deliver the top headlines for this week in a 60 second video. Stories include a ban imposed by the EU in 90s being lifted, which will mean PAP can be used as feed for non-ruminants.
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Recall roundup: Listeria alert in Canada and undeclared allergens
This week's recall roundup features a Listeria alert in Canada, as well as multiple undeclared allergens across the US and UK.
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EU lifts ban on feeding livestock processed animal protein (PAP)
The ban was put in place after the BSE outbreak of the 1990s, which resulted in the culling of millions of cattle and the deaths of hundreds of people. The European Commission, however, has kept the ban on intra-species recycling.
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Four in ten have never heard of Natasha’s Law
New research from GS1 reveals a worryingly high number of people in the food industry are unaware of the Natasha’s Law legislation coming into effect in October, and highlights a gap between large franchises and small independent businesses.
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Article: Manufacturers in the Food & Beverage Industry: how can you cope with your fast-moving environment?
Digitalisation, regulations, new consumer behaviours, complex supply chains, fierce competition... In today’s uncertain and fast-moving environment, food and beverage companies have to innovate faster than ever to simply exist.
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Red diesel changes unfair on businesses, says Cold Chain Federation
A change in the way tax is rebated for red diesel has sparked anger within the food industry, with one body claiming the decision has “undermined confidence.”
