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New sampling methods used in US Cyclospora outbreak investigation
As of 14 August 2020, a total of 690 Cyclospora cayetanensis illness cases have been reported across 13 states.
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“Digital dairy” project receives £50,000 development funding
The project aims to improve the traceability of dairy products and provide reassurance to industry and consumers of the origin and safety of their products.
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Patrick McNamara
21 July 2020 | By
Patrick McNamara is Technical Specialist Manager at Intertek.
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European dairy sector defends Single Market principle
Members of the European Dairy Association have argued that Mandatory National Origin Labelling for milk and milk products will jeopardise the success of the dairy sector.
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Food safety & traceability: How to gain a competitive advantage based on supply chain transparency
A growing number of food producers have digital systems in place for track and trace, quality management and supply chain management.
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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Omnichannel grocery shoppers say transparency is essential
A new report that examines consumer shopping habits has revealed a lack of trust in food and beverage brands and Government institutions, and also reveals what transparency means to today’s consumers.
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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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FDA adds further security measure to food export certificates
The US Food and Drug Administration has added QR codes to certain export certifications for food.
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The next big HITS
Exploring new frontiers in the world of food and beverages: The hygiene, integrity, traceability and sharing (HITS) strategy.
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The new normal for supply chains
Professor Chris Elliott ponders on the future of food and drink supply chains as the world eases back into a sense of a normality.
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FSAI cracks down on illegal food operations
Chief Executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, expresses concerns over illegal food business operators looking to take advantage in pandemic.
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Researchers use DNA-barcoded microbial spores to improve food traceability
The research team described how synthetic microbial spores can be safely introduced onto objects and surfaces at a point of origin, such as a field or manufacturing plant, and be detected and identified months later, thus improving traceability.
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Episode Ten: Emerging hazards of the food industry
Listen to our latest episode, where New Food's Bethan Grylls learns how the ingredients supplier and food testing lab are operating during these uncertain times.
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FDA publishes key findings from 2019 leafy green E. coli investigation
The report findings are from a 2019 investigation into the contamination of romaine lettuce with several strains of E. coli O157:H7 which resulted in three outbreaks of foodborne illness traced back to the Salinas Valley growing region in California.
