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Could this drink replace alcohol for good?
To mark Sober October, David Orren, CEO and Founder of GABA Labs speaks to New Food about how SENTIA GABA Spirits give adult consumers the “positive feeling” of drinking without the alcohol.
Is innovation for sustainability risking food safety?
It feels like the security of our planet and its resources is slipping from our grasp, focusing global efforts on improvements to sustainable production. But how is this shift affecting food safety? We asked the experts…
Time to wave goodbye to single-use eating utensils
In this article, New Food discusses the upcoming ban on single-use plastic cutlery and how the industry has been making sustainable swaps in the months leading up to October 2023.
Guide to Testing: Get up to date with the latest innovation
Read about the key topics impacting food and beverage testing labs in our latest Guide to Testing supplement.
Is deglobalisation a good or bad thing?
Professor Chris Elliott examines the ongoing deglobaliastion of our food system and analyses its potential impact.
Brexit’s roadblocks to “frictionless trade”
Rupert Ashby outlines how delaying implementation of the Border Target Operating Model has advantages and disadvantages for the sector.
Stepping up to the plate: Dr Rhian Hayward
In this series, we speak to dynamic voices in the food industry, showcasing individuals who are embracing new responsibilities and unveiling their visions for the sector.
Expanding the scope of foodborne pathogen detection: a genomic approach
Detecting pathogens in foods before they cause harm – whether to human health or the manufacturer’s reputation – is an ongoing issue that industry is seeking to address. Valentin Pflüger and Olaf Degen reveal how a new database from Mabritec, based on Bruker technology, introduces a game-changing solution.
The nerve centre of quality produce distribution in the UK
Garin Auld uncovers the secrets of London’s leading wholesale fresh produce market and what sets it apart.
It’s brightening up for Hawaiian papaya growers
President of the Hawaiian Papaya Industry Association Eric Weinert explains why the sector has recovered significantly in 2023.
Modified atmosphere packaging and the technology to test it
Even small variations of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide or water vapour inside a sealed package can have a large impact on product spoilage as well as product attractiveness. For this reason, modified atmosphere packaging testing is necessary to validate the mixture of gases inside sealed containers of food and drinks,…
Rerouting rice supply: VeeTee reflects on rice shortages in Asia
With extreme weather impacting rice yields across Asia, Moni Varma explains how VeeTee has been navigating soaring prices and adjusting its supply chain.
A new weapon in the fight against food fraud
Mike Clark and Giuseppe Tosto of Bio-Rad explain how the company’s new ID-Check Speciation Solution can help in the battle against mislabeling serious cases of food fraud.
Working with nature, not against it
Many consider that it is impossible to have plentiful healthy and affordable food that also has high social, environmental and ethical standards. Farmer and Co-owner of The Ethical Dairy, David Finlay, reveals why he no longer believes this to be true.
The long road of Brexit: A shifting regulatory reality
Shane Brennan, Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation discusses how numerous Brexit import pushbacks have affected the sector and what the supply chain might look like in a post-Brexit world.
