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- Food safety network to tackle £9 billion UK food poisoning challenge Food poisoning is a major health challenge that costs the UK up to £9 billion each year. To help tackle the problem, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)...
- Bord Bia introduces new Food Processor Standard Bord Bia has developed a new Food Processor Standard (FPS), which combines and replaces the Meat Processor Quality Assurance Standard* (MPQAS) and the Prepared Fruit and Vegetable Standard (PFVS). The Standard is designed to...
- Diageo Recalls Guinness 0.0 in Great Britain As a precautionary measure, Diageo is recalling its newly launched new non-alcoholic beer – Guinness 0.0 – in Great Britain because of a microbiological contamination which may make some cans...
- Pasteurisation Kills Bacteria and Guarantees High Food Safety The patented Micvac method is used by several producers of fresh convenience food. The process takes place in a number of stages, whereby the ingredients are cooked in a sealed...
- Tracking Microorganisms Through the Dairy Production Process Microorganisms from the environment can enter the dairy supply chain at multiple stages, including production, milk collection, and processing, with potential implications for quality and safety. The ability to track...
Maintaining excellent food safety standards in the hospitality industry is a major issue and left unchecked, it can cost companies thousands of pounds in fines. Financial repayments aside, the damage
By Stefan Blust, Business Manager Food & Beverage, Baumer The food and beverage industry is faced with continually rising quality standards, increasing cost pressure and strict hygienic regulations. As a
Ninety-seven per cent of food samples collected in the European Union are free of pesticide residues or contain traces that are within legal limits. The conclusion is part of EFSA’s
The EU should place mandatory limits on industrially-produced trans-fatty acids (TFA) which may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, infertility, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity for consumers, says a resolution by
EFSA has published a scientific report on the outcomes of a scientific workshop on foodborne viruses organised jointly by EFSA and the UK Food Standards Authority. The workshop took place
EU-wide safety rules are needed for more materials in contact with food, such as those used in packaging, kitchen utensils and tableware, say MEPs in a recent non-binding resolution. They
In response to the food and beverage industry’s changing needs, SKF has developed a comprehensive range of bearings meeting safety requirements, designed for reduced maintenance and long life in a
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has completed its re-evaluation of all food colours permitted for use in the European Union before 2009. For the final re-evaluation, EFSA’s experts concluded
The UK’s Food Standards Agency has pledged to cut the use of antibiotics on farms following the discovery of drug-resistant E.coli on UK supermarket chicken and pork meat. The testing
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a thought-provoking healthy eating campaign aimed at encouraging people in Scotland to reduce the number of unhealthy snacks eaten. The campaign addresses the country’s
The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) 2015 annual report, just published, demonstrates the increased efficiency with which RASFF exchanges information on issues posing a serious health risk.
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has set dietary reference values for choline as part of its review of scientific advice on nutrient intakes. Choline plays an important role in the
With operations located in Dublin and Belfast, La Rousse Foods specialise in the supply of fine foods to premium food establishments since 1992. Acquired by the Swiss-based food group Aryzta in
Nestlé is investing SFr30 million (€27.6 million) in the Nestlé Quality Assurance Centre (NQAC) in Dublin, Ohio, US, improving its capacity to test products and ensuring they meet the highest standards. This
The Bühler Group has announced two significant industry innovations to help frozen fruit and vegetable processors achieve the highest standards yet in food safety and hygiene. SORTEX PolarVision™, the new
Misconceptions about how to freeze food safely are contributing to food waste in the UK, according to new research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The research identified a number
EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) has assessed the impact of time and temperature on the growth of spoilage bacteria in fresh beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Its experts used predictive
Corrugated trays keep fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms, according to scientific research. The research by the
Labcell has supplied five Decagon Devices AquaLab 4TE water activity analysers to McVitie’s Cake Company for end-of-line quality assurance of Chocolate Cake, Jamaica Ginger Cake, Lyle’s Golden Syrup Cake and
By Sandrine Tranchard Having access to safe and nutritious food is essential. Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, etc., contain significant microbial flora and this can affect our health. Therefore,
Restaurants with low food hygiene ratings are risking their survival, with 61% of consumers saying they’ll boycott such establishments, according to research from Checkit (http://www.checkit.net/). 18,379 restaurants, takeaways, sandwich/coffee shops,
Cornell University researchers in the Department of Food Science found that exposure to light-emitting diode (LED) sources for even a
TOMRA Sorting Food has announced the launch of its Russian language website, which will provide a dynamic online resource for
OmegaVeritas has developed an independent third-party test for determining the authenticity of salmon oil. The recently established test, described as
The UK Food Standards Agency has published the latest results from its survey of campylobacter on fresh shop-bought chickens. The
Loma Systems – a leading manufacturer of metal detection, checkweighing and x-ray inspection equipment for the global food industry – has
Glycerol-based process contaminants found in palm oil, but also in other vegetable oils, margarines and some processed foods, raise potential
Rentokil has launched its latest innovation in pest management – the Rentokil Fly Box. Designed to be installed in or
Mettler-Toledo Safeline Ltd has been awarded a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise, this time in the Innovation category. The 2016
Leading temperature control specialist, ICS Cool Energy, has launched an important new development in food processing safety with the introduction
Steam is a well-known decontamination method with a wide range of utilization. Steam processes are generally considered as highly cost-effective,
UK consumers are united in not tolerating poor food hygiene ratings and simply will not visit businesses that have had
An antibacterial Bag for Life from Addmaster (UK) Ltd has been awarded the Best New Idea accolade at this year’s
The consequences of unsafe food can be devastating, both for consumers and businesses worldwide. With many of today’s food products
A new 3-year Innovation Partnership programme in food quality and safety has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD). The €1.7
EFSA has presented draft guidance documents on novel and traditional food to stakeholders. EFSA developed the documents following last year’s
3M applies science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $30 billion in sales, 3M’s 90,000 employees connect with
With food and beverage exports having doubled over the past decade, Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, provides examples of hygiene
Foodex, the UK’s premier trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging, ingredients and logistics industries, will play host
Flowcrete UK is taking its expertise on how to create floors that meet the highest food safety standards to several
Guala Closures partners with Authentic Vision for new anti-counterfeiting closure solution with a wealth of end-consumer marketing opportunities for the
Foods that contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or other synthetic food dyes should bear a label warning parents that the
Leading product recall expert solicitors, Roythornes, estimate the Mars crisis could cost the firm millions. Mars reportedly ordered a full recall
Following the discovery of a small piece of red plastic in a SNICKERS® bar purchased in Germany, Mars has made
Tesco has released figures which show a continuation in the reduction of levels of Campylobacter in its fresh chicken. The
David Gregory (pictured) has been appointed as Chairman of specialist food and drink compliance and risk services provider Acoura. One of
Guidelines*, which have come into effect in England and Wales, mean food industry professionals face possible custodial sentences for actions
The European Commission has awarded a total of €32.5 million, for the years 2016 and 2017, to support the 43
Bühler’s optical sorting solutions for the global food and non-food processing industry contain a wealth of configurable options, allowing customers
The Brewers QCheck Kit is an all-in-one solution that allows the checking of the entire brewing process starting from the
Below are a number of responsible questions to ask about your fish. Sustainably sourced? Retailers and buyers need to be
Food consumers globally are becoming increasingly discerning in selecting produce to fill their fridges, cupboards and, indeed, stomachs. Factors of
The research on food safety constantly produces new findings and improved procedures, but regulation and associated requirements with regard to
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