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FDA launches ‘Closer to Zero’ plan to reduce toxic elements in baby food
As part of the 'Closer to Zero' plan, the FDA says it will work with the industry to adopt better practices and set action levels.
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Managing incidents in the post-Brexit era
Following the UK’s exit from the EU, Philip Randles explains how the FSA has been managing food incidents, including allergens and fraudulent activity.
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Recall Roundup: Foreign objects, Salmonella, and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert from a big UK retailer, as well as several foreign object related recalls and undeclared allergen alerts.
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Food tribes must find common ground to solve hunger and climate change
Carel du Marchie Sarvaas explains why improving animal health and well-being is central to preventing malnutrition in humans and will make the global food supply more sustainable.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, foreign objects and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in the US, as well as the risk of glass and plastic pieces in the UK and Germany.
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The potential consequences of deregulating gene editing
New Food’s Editor discusses the UK’s consultation on gene editing (GE) and examines the potential benefits and pitfalls that may follow revised regulation.
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Video: NIR Soil Characterisation
Measuring soil composition with a near-infrared diffuse reflectance system helps characterize soil quickly, economically and effectively.
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The future of food auditing
Following an intriguing panel session on food auditing at GFSI, New Food's Bethan Grylls recaps some of the key highlights mentioned during the session.
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Application Note: The Use of Enzymes in Egg Processing
Eggs provide valuable ingredients to the food industry with a variety of functional properties.
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Application Note: Determination of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons in Food
This application describes the determination of mineral oil hydrocarbons in food and food packaging by using LC-GCxGCMS technique
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Food fraud: an increasing concern within the beverage sector
The Lloyd’s Register survey of senior executives within the beverage sector claims that despite the risk of food fraud, it is not a high priority among many industry leaders.
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Recall Roundup: Salmonella, plastic pieces and undeclared allergens…
This week's Recall Roundup features a Salmonella alert in Germany, as well as the risk of possible metal and plastic contamination in the US and Canada.
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FSA research shows UK food businesses improving in allergen handling
New research from the FSA claims the vast majority of food businesses in the UK have some form of policy on allergen labelling, and almost all had processes in place to check for allergenic ingredients.
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Scientists create edible food packaging films from seaweed
The research team says the films can be made using algae, of which there is an almost inexhaustible supply in the world’s oceans.
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Nasty surprises may await following lockdown lifts
As we eagerly wait for the end of lockdowns, Professor Chris Elliott urges the food sector to be wary of some devious companies taking advantage.
