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Cargill introduces its next-generation stevia sweetener
2 October 2015 | By Victoria White
Cargill is set to unveil its next-generation sweetener, EverSweet, at SupplySide West. It is expected to be commercially available in 2016...
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Whitepaper: The Hygienic Design of Food Industry Brushware
Cleaning is a critical step in the management of food safety. Consequently, the correct selection of cleaning equipment by the food manufacturing and food service industries is essential to minimise the risk of product contamination, and aid compliance to relevant regulatory, guidance and standard requirements.
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New public consultation on food advertising to children
30 September 2015 | By Victoria White
CAP’s decision to carry out a public consultation responds, in part, to changes in children’s media habits and evolving advertising techniques...
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Mars opens Global Food Safety Centre in China
25 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The Global Food Safety Centre will leverage insights and expertise from over 60 Mars partnerships, dedicated to innovative, sustainable and responsible food safety practices...
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Behavioural study shows spices and herbs can cut sodium by boosting flavour
24 September 2015 | By Victoria White
Researchers taught adults to flavour their food with spices and herbs instead of salt and found that, by the end of the study, they were able to reduce sodium intake by an average of 956.8 mg/day...
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Project to reduce food waste in the EU by 30% begins
23 September 2015 | By Victoria White
Twenty-six partners from 12 European countries and China will work towards the REFRESH project's goal of reducing food waste across Europe by 30% by 2025...
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Calls for better labelling to support local food producers
21 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The UK Government is calling on food producers to provide more information on labels following research that shows that 80% of people see buying local food as a priority...
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FDA finalises rules to improve food safety in the US
14 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalised the first two of seven major rules under the bipartisan FDA Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA)...
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FSA publishes final report on Campylobacter on chickens
10 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The report is an analysis of the data from the survey carried out by the FSA between February 2014 and March 2015, which showed the levels of Campylobacter on 4,011 samples of whole, UK-produced, fresh chicken...
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New requirements for businesses serving rare burgers
10 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The FSA Board have agreed that the preparation and service of rare burgers in food outlets is unacceptable unless a validated and verified food safety management plan is in place...
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Morrisons recalls ham due to Listeria risk
7 September 2015 | By Victoria White
The recall applies to 200g packs of Saver Cooked Ham with a ‘Use By’ date of 11 September 2015. The Company has said that no other products or date codes are affected...
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It’s 25 years at the top for food safety company
3 September 2015 | By Verner Wheelock
1990 was a significant year for the food industry. It was the year the Food Safety Act was passed...
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Fat & Sugar Reduction: PepsiCo R&D, a catalyst for change in the food and beverage industry
1 September 2015 | By Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of Global R&D, PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. To satisfy the world’s appetite, we must constantly adapt, evolve and innovate. Our Global Research and Development (R&D) organisation is a catalyst for change, transforming our company and its…
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NIR hyperspectral imaging for detection of nut contamination
1 September 2015 | By Puneet Mishra, Belén Diezma and Pilar Barreiro, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
‘Nut’ is used to describe a wide range of seeds with a seed coat or shell. Because of high-energy content, micronutrients and positive global health impact, nuts have been present for centuries in human diet. However, over recent decades they have increasingly been found to induce adverse health effects. With…
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Packaging Contaminants: Food contact material regulations in Europe
1 September 2015 | By Marinella Vitulli, Laboratory Manager, pH Laboratory, Florence, TÜV SÜD
Food packaging and food contact materials are essential to provide consumers worldwide with safe and nutritious food. Packaging manufacturers must be prepared to deal with a diverse global regulatory landscape, as well as customer procurement requirements based on voluntary standards. This article gives an overview of recent European regulations and…
