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Avure expands HPP capabilities

Avure Technologies Food Division is to open a new site in Ohio due to demand for its high pressure processing (HPP) products.

Novel method uses nanobiotechnology to kill pathogens instead of antibiotics or chemicals

Nanobiotechnology incorporating enzymes and nanoparticles is an alternative to antibiotics and chemicals in the battle against foodborne disease, according to research.

Automated combination system speeds up testing

Biotecon Diagnostics has launched the first automated system incorporating detection of genetically modified organisms (GMO), allergens and animal species differentiation, which speeds up testing and is more sensitive than other methods....

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Albis and Addmaster collaborate on antimicrobial protection

Albis Plastic has announced a cooperation agreement with Addmaster (UK) involving antimicrobial additives.

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Institute showcases anti-fouling coatings

 A range of anti-fouling 'tuned' films has been developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST).

Poultry texture analyser delivers speed and accuracy

A tool for measuring poultry tenderness has been launched by Stable Micro Systems, which the texture analysis expert claimed breaks new ground in terms of speed, accuracy and simplicity.

Unilever and Eurofins join global experts in worlds biggest food allergy study

The world's biggest study of food allergies will see global experts and industry leaders including Unilever and Eurofins join forces to produce develop new standards and processes for allergen management...

Novel hybrid material shows antibacterial potential, says US scientist

A US scientist has created a novel mineral-metal hybrid material which shows antimicrobial activity against a range of pathogens.

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Canada and France renew food safety partnership

Health Canada and France's Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) have renewed their food safety partnership.

Poultry antimicrobials developed from oils, whey

Food scientists have developed natural antimicrobials for poultry meat from whey protein isolate edible films and oregano or clove essential oils (EOs).

Vision systems collaboration to enhance food safety

UK potato processor Branston has teamed up with Ishida Europe and the University of Lincoln on a £823,277 project to enhance food safety and quality inspection for food manufacturers....

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bioMérieux salmonella test gains approval

bioMérieux has had its automated test for the detection of salmonella species granted Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) approval on food products and environmental samples.

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Eurofins strengthens Latin American presence

Eurofins has acquired a majority stake in a food testing provider in Latin America to boost its footprint in the region.

Kemin hails ‘game-changing’ approval by USDA for new antimicrobial for the meat and poultry industry

Manufacturers of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have a new weapon in their arsenal against Listeria monocytogenes as the USDA adds liquid sodium propionate to its list of approved antimicrobials.

Gold nanoparticles help detect Listeria cheaply

Scientists have developed a Listeria biosensor using gold nanoparticles, which they claim achieves rapid, cost-effective results and proves highly sensitive.

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Gap analysis and training audits first step in building food safety program

Gap analysis or training audits are the best methods to start building a food safety program, according to AIB International.

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Rapid microbiology has a big part to play in addressing foodborne disease

Rapid microbiology has a big part to play in addressing the speed that foodborne diseases spread across the world, according to bioMérieux.

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Sealed Air highlights main issues at GFSC

Sealed Air and Diversey highlighted minimising food waste, sustainability and verifying safety systems as focus areas for the firm relevant to food safety.

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ILS: Almost ready for full operations after fire

International Laboratory Services (ILS) is almost ready to resume full operations following a fire at its UK facility.

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United approach critical to move to preventive mindset, says FDA

Collaboration is vital to shift from a responsive to a preventative approach to foodborne disease outbreaks, according to a senior FDA figure.

Eurofins targets €2bn in revenues by 2017

Eurofins has targeted doubling the size of the business to €2bn in revenues by 2017, adding that it is sufficiently diversified in business and geographic exposure to achieve the aim.

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Intertek expands into Africa

Intertek has acquired a food safety firm to expand into Africa to meet global demands on food quality and auditing.

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Merger creates “unmatched” proposition, says CEO

Key Technology and Visys NV have entered into a merger agreement and said the entity will be at the “forefront of vision inspection technology”.      

New glass x-ray tool hits market

Mettler Toledo Safeline is helping food and drink manufacturers clamp down on glass contamination with the introduction of an x-ray machine specifically designed to root it out in glass jars.