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New deadline set for cumulative risk assessments
A new deadline has been set for the completion of two pilot assessments on the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food.
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In the pressure cooker: how operational data is changing the food & beverage industry
Food and beverage manufacturers have it tough, and the pressure cooker is only getting hotter. Consumers want a sustainable food supply, government regulations are constantly changing and many brands are producing product with ageing equipment and other older assets.
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Bio-Rad wins USDA contract for its pathogen detection testing products
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced that the company has been awarded a contract for iQ-Check real-time PCR pathogen detection test kits and the iQ-Check Prep Automation System from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food…
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Get results for 200+ residues in under 10 Min
We all know that multiresidue pesticide analysis is hard. See how to analyse 200+ compounds in less than 7.5 minutes with a total cycle time under 10 minutes!
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World Soil Day: focus on importance of healthy farmed environment
The government has highlighted the importance of a healthy farmed environment on World Soil Day, calling on people to #StopSoilPollution.
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How to improve peak shape by optimising your injection
Troubled by poor peak shape? Our quick video tech tip shows you how to optimise the injection volume and chose the right injection solvent.
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Hazelnuts from different regions shown to have different metabolites
Researchers have suggested methods to analyse hazelnuts, for better quality nuts for manufacturers, and to determine nuts with better metabolite profiles...
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Wild bees found to be the secret to better berries
A study by researchers at the University of Vermont found that wild bees are crucial for better berries, as they are better pollinators than honey bees.
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Tilling and mulching to improve soil and increase yields in China
A team of researchers have studied the effects of soil quality on potato yields, concluding that, in drought-prone areas, straw mulch should be used.
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Expanding the detection and quantification of contaminants in food samples
Monitoring contaminants in seafood samples is crucial, but developments in regulations and marine feed mean the situation is constantly changing. Tania Portolés explains her work at the Research Institute for Pesticides and Water (IUPA), Spain, in ensuring food security in such samples.
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Research reveals method of removing toxic mercury from water
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method using platinum to remove toxic mercury from contaminated water.
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Anti-browning agents in the valorisation of sugarcane juice
Commercialisation of fresh sugarcane juice is restricted by the immediate deterioration that occurs after its extraction. Jyoti Nishad reports on new scientific techniques she has been using in a bid to solve the problem.
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All for a better wine
Mark Sykes, scientific advisor to proficiency testing, Fapas, discusses the importance of testing and reviewing laboratory practices in order to provide a consistent and high-quality end product.
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Water treatment through blending leads to better beer
When it comes to beer, the better the water quality, the better the end result – which is why successful blending is so important to the process. Egon Huefner outlines the procedure at traditional Swiss brewers, Eggers.
