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EFSA confirms nine European countries still affected by African swine fever
The situation is said to vary substantially between EU member states, due to influences such as geographical conditions.
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Application note: Determination of aflatoxins in pistachio
In this application note, a simple, robust and highly sensitive method for the analysis of aflatoxins in pistachio samples is described.
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Study finds third of tested beef samples in Brazil contaminated with Listeria
From a total of 50 beef samples from 13 different export-authorised processing plants in the state of Mato grosso, Brazil, Listeria sp. was isolated in 18.
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Major alcohol brands to carry on-pack age restrictions globally
As part of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, major beer, wine and spirits brands will include on-pack age restriction symbols as the group aims to raise awareness of the severity of underage alcohol consumption.
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Could chickpea genes save mustard seeds from blight disease?
A study in India has investigated whether chickpea genes possess characteristics that could be used in developing disease-resistant crops.
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Recall roundup: baby food, oregano, cheese and raw ground beef
Food and beverage products are recalled due to reasons ranging from contamination to incorrect labelling, and here is New Food’s roundup of the most recent cases.
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Local authorities find one in five food samples contain undeclared allergens
Approximately 20 percent of samples tested by local authorities in the UK contained potentially dangerous hidden allergens, according to research by Unchecked.uk and the Times.
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Tapping into the ready-to-drink cocktail market
Can ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails offer the same experience as the traditional cocktail? Creating that experience at home is definitely a market worth tapping into, Kamila Sitwell from Kolibri drinks and Fiona Davis from Holland & Barrett told New Food.
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Report highlights changes in the global soft drinks market
A report from Innova Market Insights has highlighted changes in the soft drinks market over the last 20 years and has indicated current emerging trends.
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Novel composite antimicrobial film could help combat foodborne illnesses
Researchers from Penn State University have developed an antimicrobial film that could be used to help reduce the risk of Salmonella, Listeria and pathogenic E. coli in food products.
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Research evaluates food safety programmes by frozen food industry
The research used a survey tool to analyse the environmental monitoring practices being implemented across the frozen food industry to prevent and control Listeria monocytogenes.
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Low/no calorie sweeteners could contribute to public health strategies
A report has collected science based evidence which points to the health benefits of low/no calorie sweeteners.
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Video: What is QuEChERS?
Here we show you the two steps of the QuEChERS method: the extraction of your analytes of interest using extraction salts, followed by the cleanup of your supernatant using dSPE.
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Punjab Food Authority stops production of fraudulent ketchup factory
The production facility was not only found to be producing ketchup with dangerous ingredients, but also with incorrect labelling and without the appropriate licence.
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A safer, more transparent food system
New Food recently attended the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) first 2020 Board Meeting to hear how it will manage the inevitable changes coming to the UK’s food systems, and ensure not only a smooth transition, but a securer supply chain.
