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Mars and the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings
Nici Bush of Mars offers some insight into what happens at the Nobel Lindau meetings and what they mean for the food and beverage industry.
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UK council finds cockroaches and droppings in takeaways
The local authority says it has closed those 10 businesses that failed inspections, with legal action from the council not ruled out.
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Scottish nursery forced to close after 28 E.coli cases reported
A nursery in Scotland has been forced to close after nearly 30 cases of E.coli had been linked to the site, though thankfully most cases appear to be mild.
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New insect control method a success in Mexico
A new technique to eradicate dangerous Mediterranean fruit flies from the Mexican state of Colima has been declared successful by the authorities there, preventing millions of pesos in lost revenue.
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Recall roundup: Major microbial recall in operation in US
This week's recall roundup features a major recall from Lyons Magnus thanks to a possible microbial contamination.
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Is oil the secret to stopping Salmonella?
Researchers dried Salmonella onto stainless steel surfaces then tested various oil-based cleaning techniques to see if the method worked, and the results make for good reading.
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Is plant-based less susceptible to pathogens?
The USDA reports that many consumers believe plant-based meat alternatives don't carry the same pathogen risks as meat.
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Is the reduced lack of trust in our food something to really worry about?
Professor Chris Elliott offers his two-cents on the recent news that trust in food among UK consumers is falling and whether this is media-fuelled nonsense or a cause for real concern.
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Recall roundup: Undeclared allergens, microbiological contamination and Salmonella
Read our latest roundup of recalls impacting the UK and US, including several cases of allergens not being included on the label and two cases of voluntary recalls as a result of potential microbiological contamination.
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BRCGS launches Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
Globally recognised certifier BRCGS has launched its latest standard - Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9 - which provides guidance on the production of safe, authentic and legal food.
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Over 8kg of MDMA found in pet food shipments
Two arrests have been made following the discovered of MDMA hidden in two separate shipments of pet food headed for Scotland, UK.
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Rushed FTA between UK and India may pose big health threat
A newly published report has outlined several recommendations for a safe trade deal with India, which it says if rushed could threatened UK pesticide standards and farming.
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Good news for New York onion growers!
3 August 2022 | By
A study from Cornell AgriTech has found a way for New York onion growers to maintain yields while cutting their use of chemicals.
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Allergen death: Celia Marsh family fears issues with investigation
Following a woman's death in 2017 after consuming a vegan labelled snack which contained traces of milk protein, Celia Marsh's family have aired concerns over the investigation.
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New rules for Salmonella in US
The United States takes action against Salmonella as it announces plans to declare it an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products.
