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Carbon labelling: the focus shifts from calories to climate
Susan Brownlow outlines why carbon labelling is important to consumers and outlines some of the barriers to widespread adoption.
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The Brexit issues leaving a bitter taste
Bridge Cheese founder Michael Harte shares his experiences of importing and exporting goods under the new EU trade agreement and looks at how the industry is having to adapt to the changing rules and regulations.
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Unconscious bias can worsen foodborne illness outbreaks, say researchers
Researchers from the University of Missouri believe that actions that worsen foodborne disease outbreaks are not always conscious, citing a 2011 US Listeria outbreak as an example.
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Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
Application Note: Pesticide Detection using SERS Techniques
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Application Note: Trace Level Detection of Pesticides on Apple Skin
SERS is a potentially useful tool for identifying pesticide residues on the surface of fruits for food quality and safety control.
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The importance of research to support food hypersensitive consumers
In the latest FSA Takeaway, two experts discuss some key findings of the Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme, how good quality research informs the FSA’s work, and where its next study will lead.
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The Trade and Agriculture Commission report and what it might mean for us all
Professor Chris Elliott analyses the Commission’s recommendations and puts out a plea for the UK to get its own affairs in order before it begins seeking global export fame.
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Setting the standards for seaweed analysis
With growing consumer demand for seaweed in European countries, Jens J Sloth and Susan L Holdt of the Technical University of Denmark explain why the lack of seaweed regulation is an immediate concern, and how laboratories should prepare for new legislation.
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Poo-powered biofuel – Arla’s innovative sustainability efforts
Arla’s Graham Wilkinson explains how the dairy cooperative has progressed towards its ambitious sustainability targets during the most challenging of periods.
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Why upcycling could be the key to food waste reduction
Dr Caroline Potter examines the huge potential for upcycling within the food industry, and offers advice to manufacturers looking to reduce the amount of food they throw away.
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Webinar highlights: Keeping low-moisture foods safe
Here, New Food offers an overview of the comprehensive Thermo Fisher sponsored webinar, in which microbiology expert, François Bourdichon, shared his wisdom on the best ways to protect against Salmonella and Cronobacter.
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Understanding the capabilities of your lab method
Two Nestlé experts outline important information around fit-for-purpose methods within analytical chemistry and what it means for the food manufacturer.
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Soil erosion worse than first thought in Corn Belt
Soil erosion in the US’ Corn Belt is worse than feared according to new research by an American university.
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Could AI ease food security fears?
Dr Liangxiu Han discusses how we might harness big data and machine learning/AI to boost global food security in these uncertain times of climate change.
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Have your say on the new gene-edited food consultation
Robin May, Chief Scientific Advisor at The Food Standards Agency (FSA), discusses DEFRA’s consultation into the regulation of genetic technologies and urges the public’s participation in the scheme.
