All Shelf life, spoilage & integrity articles
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OpinionImported 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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NewsMondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis join digital watermark trial for flexible food packaging recycling
The food giants join a trial testing digital watermarks to improve sorting and support food-grade flexible packaging recycling.
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NewsNew grouping approach targets hazardous chemicals in food packaging
A peer-reviewed study found 87 percent of more than 15,000 food contact chemicals lack sufficient safety data, highlighting the need for more targeted risk assessment.
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ArticlePFAS analysis at a turning point: from trace detection to defensible, sustainable decisions
How laboratories can manage contamination, matrix effects, expanding analyte lists and regulatory change – while reducing the environmental cost of high-throughput LC–MS/MS.
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NewsSeaweed coating keeps strawberries fresh longer without refrigeration
UBC researchers say a seaweed-derived coating could extend strawberry shelf life and reduce reliance on cold-chain refrigeration.
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NewsNew Listeria label proposed for ready-to-eat foods such as smoked salmon
DTU National Food Institute researchers say a voluntary “STABILISED” label could help consumers identify ready-to-eat foods that prevent Listeria growth and reduce infections.
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NewsClay technology could extend fresh produce shelf life and cut food waste
University of Copenhagen researchers have developed a modified clay that captures ethylene gas, with the potential to slow fresh produce ripening, reduce spoilage and cut food waste.
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NewsTetra Pak launches carton packaging alternative for shelf-stable tuna
The new tuna carton targets lower emissions, improved logistics and stronger shelf impact as brands seek alternatives to cans.
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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.
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NewsLandmark study finds PFAS in every Tesco food product tested
University of Birmingham analysis detects forever chemicals across Tesco products, adding to growing pressure for tighter food safety controls.
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NewsUnsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths annually, WHO reports
WHO estimates find unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths each year, with children and low-income regions hardest hit.
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NewsUNECE targets fresh produce food loss with new industry guidance
UNECE has agreed new guidance and trade measures aimed at reducing food loss across fresh and dried produce supply chains.
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NewsScientists turn plastic waste into faster-degrading packaging material
New upcycling process could help food packaging manufacturers convert existing plastics into materials that break down more easily.
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NewsNestlé and Danone face fresh scrutiny after baby food microplastics findings
Greenpeace-backed research detected thousands of microplastic particles in baby food pouches, raising concerns over packaging safety and infant exposure.
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OpinionThe sustainability vs food safety quandry: saving the planet while risking food safety
Food safety and sustainability are inseparable, explains Professor Chris Elliott, noting the uncomfortable realisation that improvements to one often lead to weakness in the other. Read about why food safety frameworks must evolve alongside circular economy policies to realise the benefits of food innovation.
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NewsFAO warns stronger risk assessment needed for recycled food packaging
FAO warns recycled food packaging could introduce chemical contamination risks without tougher global safety standards and science-based risk assessments.
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NewsTCLP and WRAP target supply chain food waste with updated clause for businesses
The Chancery Lane Project and WRAP launch updated contractual clause helping food businesses cut waste, emissions and operational costs across supply chains.
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NewsFood packaging may release 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food annually, report suggests
Global research suggests food packaging could release around 1,000 tonnes of microplastics into food each year, highlighting predictable exposure risks and prevention opportunities.
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NewsGood4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens over Salmonella risk
Good4U recalls Super Sprouts Super Greens nationwide after potential Salmonella contamination, urging consumers to return affected packs with use-by dates up to 3 May.
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NewsAldi recalls honey roasted salmon fillets over incorrect use-by date
Discount retailer pulls salmon product nationwide after labelling error extended shelf life by two months, prompting a food safety warning.