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Transparency, food and the global supply chain
Stanley Chia explains why it's vital to stay on top of these key issues.
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Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
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Environment Secretary launches Fisheries Bill to control UK waters
A Fisheries Bill introduced in Parliament today (25 Oct) means the UK will operate as an independent coastal state, controlling who fishes in its waters.
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Issue 5, 2018
This issue looks at the listeriosis outbreak in South Africa and how such tragedies can be prevented in the future, the meat curing process, and ethical drinking.
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Refined fibre in processed food could have negative health effects
The addition of refined fibre to processed food could be detrimental to human health, with research suggesting it could lead to liver cancer.
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Pret a Manger agrees to bring in full labelling after teen’s death
Pret a Manger has decided to introduce full labelling on its products, despite current regulations meaning it is not obliged by law to do so.
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Defra announces action to reduce food waste
"Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. It harms our environment, it’s bad for business – and it’s morally indefensible."
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UK food industry intensifies its search for Brexit answers
Leading food manufacturers and regional authorities gather in the heart of London in search of vital Brexit answers.
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Canada, Mexico and US reach new trade deal
A trade deal has been agreed between the US, Mexico and Canada, ensuring that the US has access to Canada's dairy markets.
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FDA commits to disclose retailer information on food recalls
The FDA has committed to providing information on retailers for food and drink recalls involving serious health effects or risk of death.
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More samples, more productivity with LC/MS/MS for food safety
Our QSight™ Triple Quad delivers the high sensitivity and reliability need from a triple quadrupole. What’s more, its flow-based system is built around unique technology that enables 15% higher throughput than conventional systems. From method development to results and reporting, the QSight triple quad is easy-to-use and maintain so you…
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The efficient way to test for contaminants in food – NexION 2000 ICP-MS
PerkinElmer’s NexION® 2000 is the most versatile, compact, state-of-the-art ICP-MS on the market offering a level of versatility and usability that surpasses all other ICP-MS systems. Featuring an array of unique technologies that combine to deliver the highest performance no matter what your analytical challenge makes it ideal for food…
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‘Fair food’ plans rejected by Swiss voters
The Swiss have recently voted against fair food, amid scares that food prices will increase, and Ministers calling the proposals 'dangerous'.
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Baguette bought at Pret Heathrow kills girl
A baguette bought from Pret a Manger at Heathrow terminal 5 killed a schoolgirl with sesame allergies on a plane from Heathrow to Nice.
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DEFRA and ADHB to explore Chinese meat market via CIMIE
Delegates from DEFRA and AHDB get first-hand insight into the Chinese import market at 16th annual China International Meat Industry Exhibition...
