This week’s recall roundup: listeria broccoli and mislabelled sandwiches
17 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
This week's recall roundup from the UK and North America includes sandwiches, muffins, broccoli and noodles...
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Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
16 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
10 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
From farm to market – Safety of the food supply
9 August 2018 | By Pall Corporation
The consumption of fresh and fresh cut produce continues to increase globally. Technological advancements have in turn aided in increased global production of fresh produce to meet the increasing demand. However, there is serious concern as to whether this increase in supply and demand is leading to safety issues, as…
FSA’s biannual public attitudes tracker survey results
7 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Food hygiene was a particular concern, with 82 per cent of respondents being aware of the hygiene standards in places they eat or buy food from.
GEA introduces unique continuous control system to its S-Tec spiral freezer range
6 August 2018 | By GEA
GEA has announced the addition of its unique control technology CALLIFREEZE® to its S-Tec range of spiral freezers for the food industry...
Could GM fed salmon be more nutritious than non-GM fed salmon?
2 August 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Omega-3 levels have declined in recent years, and this study may help return omega-3 levels in farmed fish to those from over a decade ago.
This week’s recall roundup: Salmonella crackers and undeclared milk
1 August 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
This week's roundup of recalls in the United Kingdom and North America...
Oil coating prevents bacterial growth on processing equipment
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The team found that the cooking oil coating resulted in a 1000x reduction in bacterial levels inside the industrial machines tested.
Wide variation in sugar content of UK cakes and biscuits, says study
30 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Many manufacturers have failed to reformulate and reduce the sugar content of their products, with some businesses increasing the overall level of sugar.
European salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers hits UK hardest
27 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
Authorities say there will likely be a resurgence of cases in early 2019.
Crops obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs, court rules
27 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
Mutagenesis is the process by which the genetic information of an organism is changed, without the insertion of foreign DNA.
Pesticide levels in EU food remain steady
26 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The report shared results of the 84,657 samples analysed for 791 pesticides, with 96 per cent of the samples being within legal limits.
Four academics warn of threat to food security posed by no-deal Brexit
24 July 2018 | By Iqra Farooq (New Food)
The authors of a new report have called on the Government to publish a proposed migration policy that takes into account the impact EU citizens have on the quantity and quality of the UK’s food supply and services.
Kellogg’s cereal causes salmonella outbreak in 33 U.S. states
16 July 2018 | By George Smith (New Food)
The ages of those infected range from 95 to less than one year old.
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