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NewsSalmonella outbreaks linked to imported eggs remain under investigation
Three clusters of Salmonella Enteritidis infections in England have resulted in nearly 600 confirmed cases and two deaths, with public health authorities continuing to investigate links to imported eggs.
OpinionBrazilian beef and the UK: why Europe’s food safety decisions matter again for Britain
With the EU ban on Brazilian beef reigniting debate over import standards, Chris Elliott examines the implications for farmers, consumers and UK food security.
OpinionA big UK food policy opportunity… to be seized!
Clive Black lays out potential scenarios governing the health of the UK’s food system – maintaining that securing its resilience is within grasp, if only government will but reach for it.
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Brazilian beef and the UK: why Europe’s food safety decisions matter again for Britain
With the EU ban on Brazilian beef reigniting debate over import standards, Chris Elliott examines the implications for farmers, consumers and UK food security.
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A big UK food policy opportunity… to be seized!
Clive Black lays out potential scenarios governing the health of the UK’s food system – maintaining that securing its resilience is within grasp, if only government will but reach for it.
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Imported eggs and Salmonella: the cracks in Britain’s food-safety defences
Recent Salmonella outbreaks have exposed vulnerabilities in UK egg supply chains. Chris Elliott examines their complex routes into food service and where improvements are needed.
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ArticleHow laboratory AI agents can transform R&D and quality in the food industry
Food and beverage laboratories face growing pressure to innovate without compromising safety. This article explores how agentic AI can connect siloed data, strengthen predictive quality and accelerate R&D.
ArticleWhy food laboratories need analytical systems that deliver more than sensitivity
Can laboratories increase sensitivity without compromising routine reliability, workflow efficiency or resource use? The LCMS-8065XE was designed to address these growing analytical demands.
OpinionThe perfect storm for seafood fraud
The seafood industry is enormous, so too its supply chains. With consumers willing to pay premium prices for the healthy protein source, fraudulent practices have inevitably followed – on shocking scales. Chris Elliott reveals how the industry is responding and what businesses can do to boost credibility and protect consumers.
ArticleThe Odyssey of consumer trust – Part two: Homecoming
What it means to deserve the world’s trust.
ArticleThe Odyssey of consumer trust – Part one: Departure
Food may be the world’s most global product, but trust remains its most personal ingredient.
ArticleSetting pass/fail criteria with GENESYS custom method application: Sports drink quality testing
How can beverage manufacturers catch concentration errors and contamination quickly? This study explores how UV-Visible spectroscopy and custom pass/fail criteria can support faster, straightforward quality checks.
ArticleMoving AI beyond pilot: a compliance guide for food businesses
AI can improve forecasting, traceability and customer communications, but food businesses remain accountable when failures create safety or compliance risks. Here is what technical and compliance leaders should consider before moving AI from pilot to production.
ReportIs your food testing programme a map of current risk or an archive of past concerns?
A practical guide for QA, QC and laboratory leaders navigating rapid reformulation, complex matrices and escalating regulatory scrutiny.
OpinionFood fraud could be flourishing in Britain’s forgotten supply chains
The recent successful conviction of Kismet Kebabs Ltd is as encouraging as it is concerning… Professor Chris Elliott explains why.
ArticleCombining modern approaches in food pathogen detection with smarter control strategies
As food safety laboratories strive for faster, reliable, and audit-ready pathogen detection, success depends on more than advanced molecular methods. Robust workflows, contamination control, and compliance are now just as critical as PCR performance.
OpinionCold chains, red-hot risks: the critical infrastructure not talked about enough
Few things spread fear more effectively than mistrust of the food supply. Professor Chris Elliott demonstrates how decisive cold chains are to the safety of food systems and why their protection must be a top priority and collective effort.
OpinionMicroplastics, PET packaging and the need for standardised science
Microplastics are a growing concern for consumers and the food industry. But how much of the coverage reflects the evidence? Laura Stewart, Executive Director at NAPCOR, argues that conclusions about PET should be based on robust science and its long-established safety record.
OpinionCriminals innovate and so must we: what the Food Fraud Festival taught us
Taking a novel approach to engaging the brains and imagination of its participants, Chris Elliott reflects on the success of the Food Fraud Festival and why this strategy is what we need to tackle tenacious fraudsters.
ArticleThe new Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph: lower operating costs and maximum efficiency for your laboratory
Shimadzu’s new Nexis GC-2060 combines analytical intelligence with innovative hardware to cut gas and energy consumption, reduce manual workload and simplify complex sample analysis. Designed for maximum flexibility and efficiency, it helps laboratories lower operating costs without compromising performance or accuracy.
ArticleThe Compliance Imperative: How Electrochemical Testing Is Transforming Water Quality Monitoring in Food and Beverage Production
Tightening regulatory demands are pushing food and beverage operators to treat water quality monitoring as a core compliance function, with auditable, traceable records now an operational necessity rather than a best practice. Electrochemical testing — and Palintest’s Kemio platform in particular — is meeting this need by delivering consistent results across challenging sample types and automatically logging every test against operator, location, and time.
OpinionUK food policy – ‘Wouldn’t it be nice…’
Dr Clive Black reflects on the value of the no brainer that is shoring up the UK food system. With reasons aplenty and rewards galore, he questions – what are we waiting for?