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Support scheme to reduce agricultural air pollution begins
Defra's support scheme to reduce the amount of ammonia produced by farming launched today, with expert technical advice and funding being made available.
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Drug residues in the global food market
The potential presence of drug residue contaminants in products destined for human consumption is of increasing importance within the industry, but what are the main challenges posed by this issue? Daniel Hughes has some answers.
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Keeping the bad stuff out
If you’ve ever wondered just what’s involved in lab-based identification of foreign objects within the supply chain, let Liz Moran enlighten you…
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FoodBytes! event held in London for the first time
FoodBytes! are holding their first London event, with 20 cutting-edge, sustainable businesses on the 13th September 2019...
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Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit
Hormone-treated beef could enter UK markets after Brexit if food standards are lowered to attract trade from non-EU companies.
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EFSA to review toxicological data on bisphenol A
The EFSA will review recent toxicological data on bisphenol A, a synthetic compound used as a coating on the inside of food and beverage packaging.
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Asset Maintenance Masterclass: Improving reliability and reducing downtime
6 September 2018 | By Petro-Canada Lubricants
Lubrication is vital for optimal operation of food processing equipment – any failures can cause premature, costly system breakdowns. This webinar, led by Petro-Canada Lubricants and AVT Reliability, explored how to select a high-quality lubricant and implement an effective maintenance strategy to ensure assets remain fit for purpose. Improving asset…
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Outbreak of African Swine Fever threatens to spread
The Food and Agriculture Organization has warned how the current outbreak of African swine fever could easily spread.
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Livestock Information Programme ‘pivotal’ for the UK
The NFU president claims that a successful LIP is pivotal for the development of a positive change in the sector.
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Brits less likely to buy imported meat after Brexit
A survey of over 2,000 people in the UK has shown that Brits are less likely to buy imported meat after Brexit amid concerns of food mislabelling.
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European bread basket could be hit the hardest…by insects
Researchers have found that an increase in insects in warmer climates will mean huge crop losses in wheat, rice and maize all around the world.
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Ensuring global food safety and hygiene compliance
As the global food safety testing market increases, companies must focus on hygienic food processing equipment to meet regulations...
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Wheat genome sequenced by scientists over 13 years
Wheat genome finally sequenced by 20 countries over the course of 13 years could be the key to increasing wheat production...
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Using Raman to identify the adulteration of coconut water
Due to the recent surge in popularity, coconut water is prone to adulteration, especially as demand seems to be higher than supply.
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US poultry market gains access to Morocco for first time
In May 2018, agricultural US exports exceeded $12 billion, with initial approximations suggesting that Morocco alone is currently a $10 million market.
