Food safety
Bia Analytical adds paprika to authenticity testing portfolio
Belfast, Northern Ireland based Bia Analytical Ltd has developed a rapid and robust screening technique to detect economically motivated adulteration in paprika.
Aptar teams up with Claranor on pulsed light sterilisation for sport closures
The collaboration aims to highlight the benefits of Claranor’s FULLCAP sterilisation solution with the Aptar Uno sport cap family in polypropylene material, specifically adapted for use with functional beverages.
Draft EFSA Strategy 2027 out for public consultation
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on its draft Strategy 2027.
Data receptors
Data-sharing technology could help expose and tackle problems from incorrect labelling and widespread food fraud to tracing contaminated food.
Malaysian & Russian experts gather to discuss solutions to edible oil processing contamination
A recent webinar sponsored by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council discussed food safety concerns as well as new mitigation measures.
GS1 UK celebrates 50 years of digitalisation in commerce, calls for collaboration towards next-generation barcodes
On the 50th anniversary of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), GS1 UK reflects on the moment when leaders from the biggest names in commerce came together to transform the global economy.
Engilico introduces hyperspectral seal inspection system
Belgian seal inspection specialist Engilico has introduced a new system for in-line verification of the integrity of hermetically sealed plastic rigid packaging containing food.
IFST Spring Conference & membership bursary offered to early career food safety specialists
IFST and GFSI are looking for 15 new entrants to the food industry (with less than five years’ experience) who are bright and committed people working in roles where food safety is critical.
In with the new
According to a new consumer survey from iD, 84% of UK consumers want to try new brand experiences post-lockdown, but with that comes new challenges for food and drink businesses.
Kalsec launches DuraShield Antimicrobial Natural Food Protection Blends
Kalsec’s new blends harness the enhanced synergies of natural antioxidants combined with natural antimicrobials to improve both shelf life and food safety in a variety of applications.
Mettler-Toledo’s latest ProdX software ushers in Industry 4.0 capabilities
Mettler-Toledo’s updated ProdX product inspection management software delivers full digital track and trace and real-time food safety compliance.
Campden BRI updates guidance on food factory hygiene
Campden BRI has updated guidance on the design, implementation and control of cleaning and disinfection of food factories.
Cold Chain Federation announces seminars on post-Brexit evolution of H&S and food safety regulations
In January 2021 two online seminars will examine how health & safety and food safety regulations could change in the wake of the UK-EU Brexit deal, as well as examining how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the cold chain.
Atkore expands sanitary strut product line for food safety
Illinois-based manufacturer Atkore has enhanced its Calbrite conduit support systems for sanitary and washdown environments.