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Bruker releases application note for analysis of sulfonamides in honey
Bruker has released an application note detailing a simple, fast and robust method developed for the quantitation of sulfonamides in honey, using Bruker’s EVOQ Elite triple quadruple liquid chromatography mass spectrometer (LC-MS/MS). Sulfonamides are a group of broad spectrum antibacterial drugs, used to prevent and treat bacterial growth in honey products. Residues of sulfonamides are […]
Croda’s Incromega range granted IFOS 5-star certification
Incromega brand manufacturer Croda has become the first supplier of omega-3 fish oil concentrates to attain the prestigious IFOS (International Fish Oil Standards) 5-Star Supplier Certification. The IFOS Program is a voluntary third party testing and certification program for omega-3 fish oil products that sets the industry ‘gold standard’ for fish oil safety, purity and […]
IFEU life-cycle assessment compares impacts of long-life food packaging
In a life-cycle assessment carried out by the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IFEU), the environmental impacts of the main long-life food packaging solutions in current use have been compared. The results compared to food metal cans, glass jars, retortable pouches and plastic pots, the carton pack has the best environmental performance. Compared to […]
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SOFHT launches new ‘hop on and off’ Level 4 food safety training
The Society of Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) is now offering Level 4 Food Safety Courses for food manufacturers in a flexible ‘carousel’ format to enable busy senior managers in the food industry to secure quality training without having to leave their business for consecutive days at a time. Unlike other Level 4 food safety training […]
‘Lead people where they want to go’
Geoff Brown recently joined Ashbury Labelling in the role of technical director. We caught up with him to hear his story thus far…
FSDF Launches Flagship Health and Safety Leadership Programme
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a flagship Health and Safety Leadership Programme, designed to provide a highly visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector. The Programme mirrors the […]
Food scares are merely tip of the iceberg
Product recalls and other food safety incidents reported to and by the Food Standards Agency are merely the tip of the iceberg, according to research performed by Trace One. While the general public is only aware of food recalls that affect major retailers or have wide-reaching consequences (such as the 2013 horse meat crisis), the […]
A clean slate
Lindsey Bagley explainsLindsey Bagley what is driving the science behind new ingredients
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Resources for ready meal manufacturers
Mettler-Toledo, a global provider of precision instruments and services for professional use, has developed a range of papers and resources to assist ready meal manufacturers. The guides detail how manufacturers can enhance productivity and maintain regulatory compliance in convenience food manufacturing. They provide real examples that are designed to increase productivity and product quality in […]
WakeUp drink wins innovation award
Israeli start-up Inno-Bev’s WakeUp drink was awarded the ‘best functional drink’ in its category during the beverage innovation awards at last week’s Drinktec exhibition. WakeUp was recognised for its ability to naturally help employees during work hours. Following four years of research – including three rigorous clinical studies and successful local sales to multi-national high-tech […]
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New dispensing product for water enhancers
Last week at Drinktec, Aptar Food and Beverage unveiled Micro, a new standard dispensing product for water enhancers and liquid concentrates. A one-piece PP snap on closure, Micro uses an adapted SimpliSqueeze valve specifically developed to optimise performance of the flow control and the no-drip safety for out-of-home consumer use. A smaller version of Aptar’s […]
Indena’s production site passes FDA inspection
Indena has announced that its French production site in Tours has successfully passed the US FDA inspection, with no FDA-483 issued, as per the EIR (Establishment Inspection Report) received from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition of the FDA. This confirms that the company meets the new requirements mandated by the FDA Food […]
Technology transforms safety eyewear
Extensive scientific research by diversified technology company 3M has led to a development in safety eyewear and the launch of a new product range ideal for workers in the food and beverage sector. SecureFit protective eyewear by 3M is the first range to feature pressure diffusion temple technology, designed to provide noticeably higher levels of […]
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