Food Safety

Quality assessment is an important part of the food production process. Image Source: Getty Images/Monty Rakusen

3 start-ups boosting food quality in Europe

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Food quality technology plays a vital role both in ensuring that food is safe to eat, therefore reducing food waste, and providing insights around its health and composition. Three European start-ups tell FoodNavigator how technology can help them understand...

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BSI puts focus on food safety culture with new guidance

By Teodora Lyubomirova

The document, developed with input from industry players such as Kerry Foods and Walmart, identifies that the common factor in food safety incidents, quality failures and recalls is people rather than technology.

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Ex-Blue Bell boss Paul Kruse strikes plea deal

By Teodora Lyubomirova

The former Blue Bell Creameries executive has pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count and will pay a fine, but the most serious charges against him were dropped.

Dairy Dialog podcast 176: DSM, Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium

Dairy Dialog podcast 176: DSM, Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium

By Jim Cornall

On the podcast this week we talk to Claire Price, innovation manager dairy, at DSM Food & Beverage; and Alberto Pecorari, head of the institutional office of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium. And we have our weekly update on the global dairy markets...

Recalled products can be identified by the 7 to 9 digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package. Pic: FDA

Abbott issues voluntarily recalls of some powder formulas

By Jim Cornall

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners are investigating four consumer complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility received from 9/20/2021 to 1/11/2022.

Dairy Dialog podcast 167: Kezzler, Lubey, Lyras

Dairy Dialog podcast 167: Kezzler, Lubey, Lyras

By Jim Cornall

There are three interviews this week on the podcast, with Rasmus Mortensen, founder of Lyras; Ulrich Peinhardt, co-founder and CEO of Lubey; and Christine C. Akselsen, CEO of product digitization and traceability company Kezzler.

Dairy Dialog podcast 160: Defend Our Health, DSM, Milcobel

Dairy Dialog podcast 160: Defend Our Health, DSM, Milcobel

By Jim Cornall

This week on the podcast, we have interviews with Pim van Hee, innovation manager dairy and dairy alternatives, and Eric van den Berg, product application expert phages, at DSM Food Specialties; research analyst at Defend Our Health, Roopa Krithivasan;...

Quality and safety issues are a major cause of concern across all sectors of the cheese industry.

Hygiene in the cheese industry: an overview

By Peter Littleton, Christeyns Food Hygiene technical director

In 2020, approximately 474,000 metric tons of cheese were produced in the UK, an all-time high (1).

The DOH said drinking unpasteurized milk is unsafe. Pic: Getty Images/Monty Rakusen

Hawaii Department of Health clamps down on raw goat milk

By Jim Cornall

Hawai‘i Department of Health Food Safety Branch inspectors are visiting pet supply stores and food retailers throughout the state and issuing cease and desist notices to those engaged in the illegal sale of unpasteurized goat milk.

A new report by supply chain assurance company Lloyd’s Register found the beverage industry faces increased fraud incidences and supply chain disruption. Pic: Getty Images/nedjelly

Dairy industry must be alert to global fraud trends

By Jim Cornall

The dairy industry must be alert to fraud and supply chain issues, after a new report, by supply chain assurance company Lloyd’s Register (LR), found the beverage industry is facing increased fraud incidences and supply chain disruption.

The new Eagle EPX100-S. Pic: Eagle

Eagle debuts EPX100-S

By Jim Cornall

Food and beverage manufacturers and processors continue to look for ways to reduce waste while improving yield and product quality and consistency.