Regulatory
FSA publishes review of AMR evidence
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a systematic review of the available evidence on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food.
Lorien boosts packaging expertise with new appointment
Lorien Engineering Solutions has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Chris Bullock as packaging engineering manager.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Neogen develops sensitive solution to detect Listeria spp., L. mono
Neogen has developed a simplified, sensitive method to detect both Listeria spp. and Listeria monocytogenes utilising only one sample enrichment broth and one agar plate.
Eriez Europe achieves ISO 9001:2015 quality standard
Eriez’ continuous commitment to customer satisfaction has been strengthened with the upgrade of their ISO 9001:2008 certification to the new ISO 9001:2015 standard for its business and quality management systems.
FDF rising star shortlisted in national Associations Awards
Dominic Goudie, policy manager for exports, trade and supply chain at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has been shortlisted in the Young Association Executive of the Year category at the national Associations Awards.
Mintel announces global trends for 2017
Mintel has announced the six key trends set to impact the global food and drink market, highlighting ingredient and food and drink product trends set to make an impact over the coming year.
Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
NFCU review published
A review carried out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recommended that the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) should be given additional powers and resources to boost its ability to tackle food crime and protect consumers.
Businesses urged to protect themselves against fraud
The food and drink industry is being urged to better protect itself against fraud in order to safeguard its businesses and consumers.
Combination checkweighing and optical inspection
Mettler Toledo’s advanced inspection solution combines both checkweighing and vision inspection in a single process, helping to prevent both label mix-up and ensure weight verification.
Sustainable line conversion
Adhesives manufacturer Henkel supported Greenland Seafood by planning and managing the conversion of its packaging lines to the hot melt adhesive Technomelt Supra 100 and the Nordson ProBlue Liberty System.
Majority of Scots don’t follow healthy eating recommendations
While most people in Scotland are aware of healthy eating recommendations, the majority do not follow them, says Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Foodborne viruses: EFSA report
EFSA has published a report on the outcomes of a scientific workshop on foodborne viruses.
Gast Group to showcase JUN-AIR air compressors and systems at Brau Beviale 2016
Gast Group – a leading designer and manufacturer of precision air products and member of IDEX Corporation’s Health & Science division – will be using its stand at Brau Beviale 2016 to promote its JUN-AIR range of compressed air solutions, which are ideal for the beverage dispense and include dedicated models for beer tank pressurisation and postmix equipment.
ICE achieves important safety accreditation
Leading coding and marking supplier Interactive Coding Equipment (ICE) has achieved SafeContractor accreditation, underlining its ongoing commitment to highest standards in health and safety.