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Revolutionary shelf life-extending packaging technology under trial across four continents
UK-based OSY Group is piloting its innovative antimicrobial packaging technology across multiple global markets.
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A planned coup d’état of national food safety responsibility by the FSA
Professor Chris Elliott explores the unexpected shift in food safety management proposed by the FSA and its potential implications for the industry.
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Guide to Testing
Read about the key topics impacting the food and beverage industry including the future of food safety, innovations in pathogen detection and integrated liquid chromatography.
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New report highlights critical need for digital modernisation in supply chains
As regulatory pressures and consumer demands grow, a new report from TraceGains reveals that outdated practices are holding back food and beverage suppliers.
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In-Depth Focus: Health & Nutrition
This In-Depth Focus features articles from ADM and Yolé as they share their insights into the future of women’s health and the inspiration behind inclusive ice cream.
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Free healthy food samples may lead to unhealthy food purchases
University of South Florida research study reveals the surprising effect of a false sense of virtue
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Von der Leyen receives recommendations for the future of EU agriculture
After seven months of negotiations, the European Commission has received a pivotal report from the Strategic Dialogue on the future of EU agriculture. The report outlines five key pillars to guide the transformation towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable agricultural system.
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Mapping food microbiomes: how a new database could enhance food safety and quality
Researchers have unveiled a new database mapping the microbiomes of over 2,500 foods, revealing crucial insights into food safety, quality, and potential health impacts.
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Breakthrough app can measure microplastic emissions from everyday items
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly infiltrating our food, water and the air we breathe. To combat this, researchers at the University of British Columbia have now introduced a low-cost tool designed to accurately measure plastic particles from everyday sources such as disposable cups and water bottles.
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US children now see fewer unhealthy food and drink ads, but exposure remains high
Despite a significant drop in food and drink ads during kids' TV shows, a study reveals that US children under 12 still see over 1,000 food-related ads annually, mostly for unhealthy products.
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The return of the blue-green menace that threatens so many
Lough Neagh, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is facing an environmental crisis of unprecedented scale. Once a haven for wildlife and a crucial source of drinking water, the lake turned a murky green in the summer of 2023 due to a massive bloom of bacteria. As the…
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New grant awarded to support the progression of hydroponic food production
The grant offers the industry an opportunity to study food safety, plant pathogens and pests in hydroponics.
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US has potential to achieve seafood independence
Despite having the potential to meet its entire seafood needs through its own production, the US is currently the second largest seafood importer.
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eBook: Mastering food quality: Innovative analytical solutions for optimised laboratory operations
Are you looking for advanced methods for food testing to ensure safety, quality and efficiency in your lab operations?
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Parental eating behaviours strongly influence children’s dietary patterns
New research has found that parents can help to shape healthy eating behaviour in their children by how they themselves eat.
