Food safety
Silvery Tweed Cereals unveils new seed cleaning plant
Silvery Tweed Cereals has unveiled the latest instalment in a £600,000 investment into fully segregating allergens at its Berwick-upon-Tweed headquarters in the UK.
Queen’s University Belfast joins all-Ireland food security initiative
The Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs and his Republic of Ireland counterpart have formally launched the All-Island Food Integrity Initiative (FOOD-I) – in which Queen’s University Belfast will play a leading role.
Bia Analytical adds parsley to portfolio
Bia Analytical has worked with numerous trusted industry partners to develop a robust authenticity test for parsley using both ground and leaf form, covering multiple varieties and countries of origin.
PerkinElmer launches platform for quality & safety testing
PerkinElmer has launched its new FT-IR testing platform for wine, dairy and liquid foods.
Renaissance BioScience announces new patents for acrylamide-reducing yeast technology
The global bioengineering company has recently received new patent allowances and grants for its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing yeast (ARY) from regulatory authorities in China, Russia, India, Australia and Vietnam.
Bia Analytical adds thyme to portfolio
Belfast, Northern Ireland based Bia Analytical Ltd has added thyme to its expanding authenticity testing portfolio.
GEA releases new generation of valves for improved safety in hygienic production
GEA is launching a key element for process safety in the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries in the form of the mixproof double-seat valve Type MX from the GEA VARIVENT family.
Use it or lose it
What a waste. The average Brit throws away £303 worth of food a year on average due to it being past its best before date.
FoodDocs raises £1.8m to solve food safety compliance complexities with AI
The funds will be used to continue the strategic growth journey, drive further expansion in the US and the UK to reach more clients and partners, and further improve AI capabilities.
S-8 corrosion inhibitor gets USDA Certified Product label
Cortec Corporation has announced that its S-8 corrosion inhibitor additive for food can processing has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product label.
Loma Systems X-ray detection solution strikes the right balance for Kepak
The Kepak Group has invested in eight X5 Space Saver X-ray units from Loma Systems to provide best-in-class metal contaminant detection as well as for detecting softer contaminants such as bone, ceramic and glass.
RizePoint provides key predictions for food safety & quality in 2022
Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO, makes six key predictions for the food industry in 2022 as it focuses on strengthening the supply chain and prioritising information-gathering to boost safety & quality efforts.
New ThermoFisher sample preparation solution simplifies food safety testing
ThermoFisher Scientific’s new portfolio offers Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) solutions to support food safety workflows and meet regulatory requirements across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Bia Anayltical addresses herb & spice authenticity
Bia Analytical has responded to a recent technical report from the Joint Research Council highlighting the results of an EU wide survey establishing prevalence of fraudulent practices in the marketing of herbs & spices.