Food safety insight and analysis – Page 17
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Comment & Opinion
Food fraudsters be warned: science is closing in on you
The technology does now exist to provide a comprehensive picture of the genetic content of any foodstuff…
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Comment & Opinion
Arsenic debate raises risk of food fraud in rice
With the EC poised to introduce new safety limits on inorganic arsenic, rice could become a target for frausters warns Professor Chris Elliott.
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Comment & Opinion
Maggi noodles recall brings testing times for Nestlé
I heard the first rumblings about the Nestlé Maggi noodle issue in India early in June…
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Profiles and QandAs
Genius Foods gluten contamination: CEO Roz Cuschieri speaks out
In an exclusive for The Grocer, Genius Foods CEO Roz Cuschieri explains how the contamination took place
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Comment & Opinion
Professor Chris Elliott on why UK food needs the FSA
The Conservatives could never be described as champions of the FSA
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Analysis & Features
BRC audits reveal safety standards - and risks - in UK food
A snapshot of UK food safety is offered by the latest report on data collected during the BRC Global Food Safety Standard audits
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Comment & Opinion
Food fraudsters are getting smarter, and we must all be vigilant
Authenticity is becoming a problem for every area of fmcg thanks to sophisticated criminals
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Analysis & Features
Campylobacter: consumer awareness gaps revealed by Harris survey
New research for The Grocer reveals worrying gaps in awareness
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Comment & Opinion
Campylobacter headlines leave retailers with difficult task
It’s a difficult balancing act for supermarkets, who are acting to tackle campylobacter but getting serious pressure
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Comment & Opinion
Does Swallow This herald another annus horribilis for food?
Joanna Blythman’s book has received an awful lot of press, but what are the consequences for the industry?
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Comment & Opinion
Milk debate set to get raw again
The industry is worried that any problems arising from raw milk consumption might affect wider perception of milk
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Analysis & Features
Nut contamination: risk and complexity in spice supply
In light of recent nut contamination alerts, food businesses must be aware of the risks and complexities of the spice supply chain
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Comment & Opinion
No quick fix for campylobacter problems
The head of TIFSIP speaks out on the tough challenges facing the industry
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Analysis & Features
Birds Eye Inspirations: most successful new product of 2014
Birds Eye Inspirations has defied a slump in the frozen fish and meat category…
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Comment & Opinion
Cumin problems mean it's time to ask tough supply chain questions
News that traces of undeclared almonds and nuts have been found in ground cumin has this week provoked fears of a new food scandal
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Comment & Opinion
Campylobacter: suppliers and supermarkets must act
A shocking 70% of chickens on sale in supermarkets and butchers contain campylobacter….
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Comment & Opinion
FDF publishes advice on new EU labelling rules
A checklist to help manufacturers adapt to new EU labelling rules has been published by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).
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Analysis & Features
Can the FSA step up in the fight against food crime?
The most recent Efra hearing on food supply networks would have made for uncomfortable listening for the Food Standards Ag…
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Comment & Opinion
This is not a food porn ad. This is food poisoning on a stick
Shocking image isn’t it? Deliberately so. We all know that sex sells. Whether it’s M&S or Haagen Dazs, retailers and brand owners
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Analysis & Features
Food Information Regulations: are you ready for new EU rules?
Crazy-long hours have become a way of life for Rob Tarrant and his team at Brandbank…