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Could AI ease food security fears?
Dr Liangxiu Han discusses how we might harness big data and machine learning/AI to boost global food security in these uncertain times of climate change.
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South Korean scientists develop new histamine testing method
Scientists from South Korea claim to have developed an effective yet simple strategy to quantify potentially harmful histamine levels in fish samples.
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Stomach troubling bacteria can lay dormant in seafood, research finds
Scientists at the University of Exeter reveal how bacteria that causes stomach upsets can beat the environment, with potential consequences for seafood testing methods.
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New tools to fight spice fraud
Bia Analytical has dedicated research resources to testing herbs which are most vulnerable to adulteration.
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‘E-nose’ could deliver perfectly cooked chicken every time
A research team from Moscow says it can identify when your chicken has been grilled just right, without even smelling or seeing it...
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It’s good to talk – communication between labs and customers
Patrick McNamara, Technical Specialist Manager, Intertek, provides a clear and concise overview of what information needs to be shared between labs and their customers.
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Episode Eleven: The challenges and solutions around Shiga toxin-producing E.coli
In this latest episode of the New Food Podcast, Bethan Grylls speaks with three food experts on the topic of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).
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Electronic nose app could judge whether meat is safe to eat or not
Scientists behind the research claim the electronic nose can detect the freshness of meat with 98.5 percent accuracy. It's possible the technology could be incorporated into a smartphone app that would help detect 'gone off' meat at home.
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No artificial preservatives
Maxine Roman, Kraft Heinz, outlines the challenges and opportunities for removal of artificial preservatives in foods.
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FDA finds interesting results in herb sampling assignment
The FDA has provided an update for its microbiological surveillance sampling: FY18-19 fresh herbs (cilantro, basil and parsley) assignment.
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MIT food sensor could help prevent E.Coli outbreaks and alleviate food waste
A team from MIT has designed a colorimetric sensor that can spot signs of food spoilage and contamination.
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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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Guide To Testing: Listeria monocytogenes testing: What are my options?
There are a number of testing methods when it comes to Listeria monocytogenes, here Solus Scientific, a PerkinElmer company, outlines a few choices.
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New DNA test could improve tracking of Salmonella outbreaks
The test may rapidly and sensitively distinguish subtypes of Salmonella, making its origin easier to track, the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics has reported.
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Heavy metals and cannabis
The challenges of measuring heavy metals in cannabis and cannabis-infused products.
