food safety
Lengthy global supply chains detrimental to food safety
The continued expansion of global supply chains is damaging food safety levels and causing ‘recall sprawl’ in the food industry, according to the latest Stericycle European Recall and Notification Index. As countries including Brazil and Vietnam become integral to the European food economy, the challenges of distance are evident in the form of more safety […]
Support for a Scottish food standards body
The creation of a standalone food standards body in Scotland has been supported by MSPs on the Health and Sport Committee. The Food (Scotland) Bill proposes that the current Food Standards Agency in Scotland be replaced with Food Standards Scotland, which, in addition to regulating food safety, would also have a role in diet and […]
Russia bans EU food imports
Russia has banned fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports from the United States, the European Union, Australia, Canada and Norway, Russia’s prime minister told a government meeting today. Dmitry Medvedev said the ban was effective immediately and would last for one year. Russian officials were yesterday asked to come up with a list […]
Leatherhead creates leadership team
A new leadership team has been created at Leatherhead Food Research that increases support for members and customers and adds investment in resources and customer communications. “The success of Leatherhead depends critically on our ability to understand and communicate with our customers and members,” says CEO, Dr Geoff Spriegel. “I see this restructure as a […]
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory
Putting thermal processing to the test
A new test kitchen enables food processors to test cooking and chilling systems.
European Commission’s recommendation on cadmium in food
The European Commission has published a recommendation calling for a reduction in he presence of cadmium in food stuffs. The recommendation involves the decrease of cadmium input during the growing of crops and vegetables for human consumption on land. In order to reduce cadmium levels in food the Member States have to implement the already […]
Boost food hygiene controls with Loma’s IP69K-rated inspection systems
Loma’s latest line-up of IQ3+ Metal Detection and X⁵ X-ray contaminant inspection systems and are designed to withstand high-pressure hot steam jet cleaning of up to 1,450psi. Constructed using top-quality 304L stainless steel makes the systems food safe and reduces the risk of corrosion. In creating these newly designed systems, Loma engineers have paid particular […]
IFST President awarded OBE
IFST president Professor Margaret Patterson has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for Services to the Agri-Food Industry, especially relating to food safety and quality. On hearing of the award, Patterson said she was “totally surprised but absolutely delighted” to be given this honour. She is […]
Peeling off the layers
The latest developments in the fruit and vegetable industry – from processing, handling, new products and logistics.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Hygienic dryer for coated RTE Cereal Products
Bühler Aeroglide has introduced a new dryer designed for the clean, safe production of coated RTE cereal products. The new Bühler Ceres offers maximised production, significantly reduced cleaning times and energy efficiency. It is a direct result of an active collaboration with cereal processors from around the world. Ceres provides high sanitary production for coated RTE cereal […]
Softer stance on health claims
According to Innova Market Research, interest in healthy options appears to be continuing unabated. This is despite cutbacks in consumer expenditure and problems in some countries with regard to health claims legislation. Nearly 40% of the global launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in 2013 were positioned on a health platform of some kind, mainly […]
EFSA approves vitamin D2-rich yeast
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has issued a positive scientific opinion on vitamin D2-rich baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). This will allow manufacturers to use Lallemand Vita D yeast as a natural and vegetarian alternative source of vitamin D. Summer sunlight is the best source of vitamin D, but the food we eat plays an […]
Product contamination insurance for the food and beverage industry
Willis Group Holdings, a global risk adviser, insurance and reinsurance broker, is launching a new product contamination insurance proposition in partnership with XL Group, Willis Limited’s Food and Drink and Faber Global teams, and in association with BRC Global Standards. Recall Shield has been designed with the BRC Global Standards team to encourage and reward […]
Business news, Food safety, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Sorting machines for dry ingredients
The Bühler Group, a provider of optical sorting solutions, has fortified its optical sorting portfolio for dry commodities, including nuts, seeds, pulses and grain. The Sortex A and Sortex B ranges aim to offer processors greater levels of yield. The sorting machines feature a range of customisable product options to enable processors to tailor the […]