Interview with Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence – UK frozen food sector
New Food asked experts Cristina Nanni (CN) and Max Green (MG) from Informa’s Agribusiness Intelligence for their take on the UK frozen food sector.
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How to ‘future-proof’ your water management
Like a fast-moving tide, the management of water is quietly but quickly emerging as a significant risk for the food manufacturing industry in the UK. Companies may be unaware of the ever-increasing water management obligations under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, which industry experts believe will be maintained in UK…
From fresh fruit and veg to frozen: one producer’s story
As people’s perception of food and the role it plays in their lives evolves, the frozen category plays an increasingly large part in the UK’s food agenda. Sam Dennigan explains how his company moved into the sector and why he believes innovation is now key to its success.
Managing the risks of Clostridium botulinum in chilled foods – applying the ‘10-day rule’: what do you need to do?
There have been a number of recent product recalls in the UK that centre on the lack of control of psychrotrophic C. botulinum in a range of food products. These recalls do not necessarily mean that C.botulinum has been found in the implicated products, but rather, the specific control factors…
The importance of LIMS in food QC and safety testing
From providing analytical data on the quality of a product or production process to providing critical information for research and development, laboratory testing is an intrinsic component of compliance with food regulations to promote public health and the safety of consumers. Simon Wood takes an in-depth look at this vital…
The challenge of hepatitis E virus
Hepatitis E disease, caused by infection with the hepatitis E virus (HEV), affects mainly the liver, with symptoms including jaundice, fever and malaise. There are, according to the WHO, around 20 million HEV infections worldwide, leading to approximately three million cases of acute hepatitis E annually, most of which are…
Food irradiation legislation in the EU – an evaluation
Bernd van der Meulen and Maria Antonietta Ruggiero look at the current state of play, and discuss the direction in which they’d like to see the current framework evolve.
Application Notes 2018
This issue includes notes on everything from moisture in bakery to audit compliance through good cleaning-tool selection, pesticide residue on cannabis and spinach and heavy metal contamination in hot sauce and chilli powder.
The upward march of the dairy processing market
In recent times, the dairy processing equipment market has innovated, introduced new product lines and worked fervently to meet the ever-incrementing demand for all dairy products. The dairy processing equipment market is faced with challenges that arise from increased competition, infusion of high technology and the need to keep up…
Getting to the bottom of phthalates in US dairy
With health advocates urging industry to finish the phase-out of phthalates in plastic and rubber for the sake of consumers, Patrick MacRoy examines the implications of a study suggesting that some phthalates found in dairy products may have their source in dairy-farm equipment.
The future growth of liquid dairy in China
China’s Economy in 2017 saw accelerated growth for the first time in seven years, in which consumer expenditure contributed the most to the GDP (ie, 58.8 per cent). The Fast Moving Consumer Goods market showed recovery, which suggest that Chinese consumers’ needs are still not being fully met. Kantar Worldpanel’s…
UK Focus 2018
In this issue, we take a look at how water management can make or break your business and explore the market for soft fruit – where are we seeing growth and what impact can we expect labour shortages post-Brexit to have on the sector?
Microbial Detection In-Depth Focus 2018
This In-Depth Focus looks at the risks of clostridium botulinum in chilled foods and looks at the rising threat of hepatitis E in the food industry.
Food Safety In-Depth Focus 2018
In this issue, Simon Wood takes an in-depth look at the vital role LIMS play within laboratory testing, while Bernd van der Meulen and Maria Antoinetta Ruggiero evaluate the current picture regarding food irradiation and discuss the direction in which they’d like to see legislation move within the EU.
Dairy In-Depth Focus 2018
This In-Depth Focus looks at the current state of the dairy market in China and explores innovation in dairy processing equipment.
