Ryan Guthrie – executive vice president at the Shibaura Machine robot distributor TM Robotics – explains why robot-assisted quality-sorting is one of the most effectively ways to improve food traceability.
The director of a dog food manufacturer was given a suspended prison sentence this month (October 2023) after a teenage boy lost his finger on his first day of work.
In a recent webinar, Food Manufacture brought together four leaders from industry to discuss the latest tools and systems emerging to help mitigate against our biggest food safety challenges. Here’s the highlights…
The threat of plastic contamination in chicken dippers and the possible presence of broken glass in luxury chocolates both sparked recalls by food firms in the past month.
Yesterday (1 October 2023) marked two years since Natasha’s Law came into force. Here, Rebecca Ironmonger of Roythornes Solicitors’ food regulatory team takes a look at what the impact has been of the law since its implementation.
This year’s Food Safety Briefing theme is science and data – with four special guest experts from Mars Global Food Safety Center, the Food Standards Agency, Unibloc, and Imprint Analytics joining us to share their knowledge.
As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to inflict supply chain difficulties upon Europe’s breadbasket, Bia Analytical looks at how manufacturers can ensure their wheat/flour is genuine.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the UK’s veterinary sector was hit hard. Now, shortages threaten food safety risks and delays at borders – so what can we do to change this bleak narrative?
History has served up some tough lessons for the food sector and although we've enhanced our controls, we're not out of the woods yet. Here, we recap the key take homes presented at the inaugural Food Safety Innovation (FSI) Conference last...
In this feature, Brent Stansfield, director at Bioshield Systems, explores the key sustainability challenges associated with handling and storing food for food manufacturers and how they can maintain cleaning performance while improving environmental...
Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, recently highlighted several big threats producers should be aware of in 2023. Here we summarise the findings and how one might mitigate against them.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new food allergen labelling and information technical guidance, as the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveals its own set of allergen labelling guidelines supporting the agency’s update.
The Government’s delay of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls on imports from the EU due to inflationary pressures has been labelled a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card by the British Poultry Council (BPC).
Microscopic magnetic beads could be used to quickly detect pathogens such as Salmonella and E.coli in food and drink products, according to new research by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
With the EU on the precipice of new Listeria regulations, Bethan Grylls reports on Chilled Food Association’s most recent webinar examining the potential avenues this could take and the repercussions.
Wine fraud has been reported as far back as Ancient Rome and continues to be a major obstacle in the industry today. So how can you ensure yours is genuine?
As food and drink processers embrace digital and connected systems, they must ensure their defence plans against cyberattacks are robust and well considered.
Table salt that contains plastic, jelly cups with a potential choking hazard and doughnuts possessing undeclared peanuts have all been recalled since the start of August.
The UK is ending the requirement to conduct additional inspections of meat products imported from Brazil following the completion of an audit by Defra.
Food Manufacture analyses the links between aspartame and cancer, digging into the arguments on both sides and whether this will have any influence over its use in fizzy drinks.
Researchers have developed a new “highly effective” method for identifying and measuring wheat flour contamination, which could be a game-changer in gluten-free food safety.
The two agencies that govern food standards in the UK are calling for businesses and consumers to offer their views on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Potentially explosive bottles of cider, sharp lollipop sticks and incorrect use-by date labels have all sparked recalls in the past month, covered here in this round-up.
Bia Analytical will be partnering with trinamiX, a company specialising in cutting-edge sensors, to develop a portable testing solution capable to identifying food fraud.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged consumers not to use a Sci-Mx Nutrition branded protein powder that was recalled due to it containing potentially fatal levels of caffeine.
World Health Organization (WHO) advice on safe daily aspartame consumption remained unchanged following the release of two independent reviews looking into the sweetener.
Undeclared allergens including milk, soya and gluten continue to spark recalls of food and drink, as manufacturers pull products from the shelf in response to potential choking hazards and labelling errors.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has published a report that warned that the lack of legal definition for vegan foods potentially puts people with allergies at risk, as well as causing confusion for consumers and businesses.
A lack of clear direction for the future of precautionary allergen labelling is leaving small and medium-sized food manufacturers confused on what they need to do to make sure they stay compliant, according to the founders of sauce firm Nowt Poncy.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a public consultation into proposed additional investigatory powers for the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Jamie George (32) of Denny, Scotland has been sentenced to jail for supplying potentially fatal ‘diet pills’ to members of the public, a landmark case for Food Standards Scotland’s (FFS’s) crime unit.
The co-owner and managing director of Glebe Farm Foods looks at what the future may hold for the humble oat as consumer tastes and needs continue to evolve.
Denise Rion, head of technical at BFFF, discusses UK guidance around Listeria and frozen and chilled foods, and raises concerns over proposed changes to EU Listeria regulation.
Supply chain shortages could increase the risk of food fraud as manufacturers hurriedly search for new suppliers to help meet customer demand, according to compliance and assurance consultancy LRQA.
Reports that a meat supplier to UK supermarkets was sourcing chickens dosed with antibiotics linked to deadly superbugs highlights that current guidance and regulation does not go far enough to ensure food safety, according to the Farm Animal Investment...
