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From beehive to jar – honey authenticity explained
Rick Mumford from the FSA explores the honey supply chain and the unique issues that can put it at risk of food fraud.
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Clearing the murky waters of rice fraud
Researchers in Belfast teamed up with the Mars Global Food Safety Center and Agilent Technologies to help farmers and producers, particularly in the developing world, more easily identify fraud.
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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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New tools to fight spice fraud
Bia Analytical has dedicated research resources to testing herbs which are most vulnerable to adulteration.
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Taste you trust
Andy Bennett, VP Global Quality at McCormick, explains why total transparency is vital and the efforts this well-known herb and spice maker goes to, to ensure what you taste can be trusted.
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Inside the mince pie market
From vegan mince pies to a new import from the Netherlands: Jonathan Lill of BFF offers expert insight into the mince pie market as Christmas looms.
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Traceable beer
Following the launch of its blockchain secured beer, Downstream business owner, Shane McCarthy, discusses traceability and honesty with New Food.
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Opening doors
Guillaume Chesneau, Managing Director of Nespresso UK & ROI, explains how technology can unlock transparency in the coffee supply chain.
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UK E. coli outbreak report published as USA investigates cases
Scientists have praised UK response to E. coli outbreak, for which whole genome sequencing played an integral role. Meanwhile, the states tackles it own case of STEC.
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Traceability: the hidden link to improving seafood sustainability and profitability
Despite recognised obstacles, traceability could improve both the profitability and sustainability of the seafood industry – but implementation must be industry-wide in order to be effective, writes François Mosnier, Financial Research Analyst at Planet Tracker.
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FDA proposes new rule to advance food traceability
The FDA believes the rule will help establish linkages throughout the supply chain during a foodborne illness outbreak investigation and more quickly identify potential sources of contamination.
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Food crime: the NFCU is on the case
In worrying times, Darren Davies, Head of the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit, offers reassurance that food in the UK remains safe and legitimate.
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20 years of the Food Standards Agency
As the FSA celebrates two decades, Steve Wearne, FSA Director of Global Affairs, recaps some of the Agency’s key successes.
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Five ways to improve global food systems
A series of “action tracks” led by global experts have been announced as part of 2021's UN Food Systems Summit.
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New scheme launched in Hong Kong to improve food traceability
To help enterprises cope with the ‘new normal’ and to rebuild trust from consumers, the new scheme is based on more comprehensive internationally accredited food safety and traceability standards.
