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.
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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.
Issue 3, 2018
In this issue: the upward march of the dairy processing industry, managing the risks of Clostridium botulinum in chilled food, and the importance of LIMS testing in food quality control and safety.
How pop-ups can maintain food safety this summer
Summer is the season of al fresco dining and many caterers will be looking to take advantage of this taste for fresh air. George Hand, Sales Manager for Cleaning, Hygiene and Catering at Office Depot, tells us how food businesses that choose to venture boldly outdoors can avoid coming to…
New Food: Our 5 Steps to GDPR Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new set of EU rules governing how a company manages, protects and administers personal data. Whether you are a subscriber, author, advertiser or supplier to our journal, we may hold information about you and we need to keep it private and secure.
Sampling Veggie Steaks in the New Food kitchen
The Vivera Veggie Steak, made from wheat and soy, has enjoyed widespread press coverage this week on the back of news that 400 branches of Tesco have begun stocking it. But with the growth in the UK veggie ready-made sector meaning a flood of products to market, what's new about…
How the blockchain can save our food
What benefits might blockchain bring to the food and beverage industry? Sean Crossey investigates...
Edible / biodegradable packaging for food
1 May 2018 | By Dr Lizhe Wang, Biomaterial Scientist and Dr Joe P. Kerry, Head of the Food Packaging Group, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork
As traditional food packaging materials show shortcomings in terms of their environmental pollution impact and in their manufacturing requirements for non-renewable resources, the need for alternative packaging materials and packaging formats is now required more than ever.
