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New Food Issue #5 2020
Issue 5 2020 of New Food is available to read online, featuring stories on food safety, brewing & beverages, ingredients and our Cannabis Testing Supplement...
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Fraud in herbs and spices hasn’t vanished
Despite the oregano industry recovering well from a period of extreme adulteration, Professor Chris Elliott reveals why the herbs sector isn’t quite out of the woods yet.
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Have your say on the future of Scotland’s food
Food Standards Scotland opens public consultation on its draft strategy for 2021-2026.
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How science and evidence can drive food safety changes
Rick Mumford, the FSA’s Head of Science, Evidence & Research explains how a new research project is being used to help protect consumers from foodborne illnesses.
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Cases of organised meat theft pose threat to consumers
Two recent reports of cases of organised meat thefts in the UK highlight a need for vigilance within the industry.
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73 percent of consumers believe covid will affect viability of global food chain
Mars Global Food Safety Center (GFSC) has discovered that more than half of consumers believe food safety and security is top global issue.
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Massive Uganda food poisoning incident provides valuable lesson
Ahead of official publication of their key recommendations, Professor Chris Elliott of Queen’s University Belfast, offers his initial insights into the Uganda food poisoning outbreak he and his team helped resolve.
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An ode to the shipping container
Gideon Ashworth discusses the evolution of the shipping container and how it has helped secure the integrity of ingredients.
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FDA proposes new rule to advance food traceability
The FDA believes the rule will help establish linkages throughout the supply chain during a foodborne illness outbreak investigation and more quickly identify potential sources of contamination.
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Food crime: the NFCU is on the case
In worrying times, Darren Davies, Head of the Food Standards Agency’s National Food Crime Unit, offers reassurance that food in the UK remains safe and legitimate.
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Precise testing of pesticides in food using the SCIEX 7500 System
The extensive use of pesticides in agriculture has led to the demand for comprehensive and sensitive analytical techniques to achieve lower limits of quantification.
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What makes a great food testing lab partner?
Charon Willis from PAS highlights some key considerations to bear in mind when it comes to ensuring the right level of partnership from contract laboratories.
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China’s food security could have harsh consequences on UK
As China deals with the impacts of covid and rural flooding, food prices are set to rise, opening up opportunities for fraudsters.
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Cannabis edibles leave several children in hospital
Health Canada issues a warning to consumers about cannabis edibles, including how to recognise legitimate products and safe storage, after several children accidentally ingested illegal products.
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Food we can trust – making it happen
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, discusses the importance of trust and collaboration in the first of a new regular column.