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Sainsbury’s and Cranswick announce £61 million partnership to boost British pig welfare
The new ten-year collaboration focuses on higher welfare standards, sustainable pork production and long-term stability for British farmers.
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Understanding near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in food testing
Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a powerful tool for ensuring food safety and quality. From identifying ingredients to detecting food fraud, explore how this non-destructive method is shaping the future of food analysis.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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Lab-grown food could hit UK supermarket shelves by 2027
Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products.
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New technology mimics shark skin to create bacteria-resistant cutting boards
New laser technology textures metal surfaces to mimic shark skin’s antimicrobial properties, offering a chemical-free solution to improve meat processing hygiene.
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Ensuring food safety through accurate traceability: why knowing your food’s origin matters
Alison Johnson at Food Forensics illustrates the importance of being proactive in assuring the safety of your product and how due diligence can be your saving grace.
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Investing in alternative proteins can secure Germany’s food leadership, new report finds
A new report by Systemiq highlights how how strategic investments in the alternative protein market could drive Germany’s economic growth, job creation and sustainability.
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Engineers create realistic meat alternatives using metamaterials
The innovative method developed by engineers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem could provide a scalable, sustainable solution to the world’s growing demand for meat.
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Global food prices show mixed trends in 2024, reports FAO
Despite a 2.1 percent average annual decline, 2024 saw a volatile food commodity market, with sugar and cereals dropping, while vegetable oils, dairy, and meats surged.
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PFAS market report by New Food
13 December 2024 | By
This report provides a thorough examination of the challenges and opportunities in addressing PFAS contamination in the food industry, from food packaging to testing innovations. Gain insights from industry experts and learn about the latest regulatory actions and emerging solutions to safeguard food safety.
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eBook: Sustainability versus safety – can we safeguard our food and still achieve green goals?
14 November 2024 | By
Explore the critical relationship between sustainability and food safety as leading experts share insights from the IAFP Roundtable discussion. This eBook offers strategies for maintaining food safety while embracing eco-friendly practices for a sustainable future in food production.
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Food authenticity; new frontiers but as many challenges ahead
This week Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the need to accurately tackle authenticity testing and establish a benchmark that both the industry and public can rely on
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SuperMeat reaches cost parity milestone in cultivated chicken production
The cultivated meat company can now produce cultivated chicken at $11.79 per pound, marking a milestone in sustainable, commercially viable lab-grown meat production.
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Dr Darin Detwiler of Netflix’s ‘Poisoned’ shares his thoughts on McDonald’s 2024 E.Coli outbreak
In light of the recent E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's, food safety expert Dr. Darin Detwiler discusses the implications for global supply chains, consumer trust, and necessary changes in food safety practices.
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An insult to the UK food trade
The UK has a very capable food industry from farm to fork; one of the best in the world, of which its society should be duly proud. But Dr Clive Black believes it’s not getting the support it deserves…
