Can regulators keep pace with CBD innovators?When is an illegal food and beverage item not an illegal food and beverage item? The answer: when it’s a product containing cannabidiol (CBD) marketed for sale in the UK. That’s the somewhat…
Try your hand at this issue’s quiz and you could be in with a chance to win a fantastic prize!Question 1: What is the primary ingredient in Gochujang?Question 2: Orecchiette takes its name from which body part?Question 3: What does the term…
Sustainability claims on food packaging are increasing, but they often have no evidence, writes journalist David BurrowsEuropeans want to buy and eat sustainable foods, and a fair number are willing to pay a premium for them. They are also highly…
Expert focus: Aidan Connolly explores the exciting and innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence in the food industry
As with so many things, the pace of change in the food industry is increasing rapidly and agriculture is not immune to the…
In our endeavours to reduce single-use plastic, David Burrows asks, are we putting food safety at risk? New laws to encourage higher recycling rates and reduce the amount of single-use plastic packaging have come thick and fast in recent years.…
A properly designed microbiological testing plan is vital for small businesses if they are to achieve their objectives and avoid wasting time and money, writes Roy Betts
Food producers frequently need to do microbiological testing. Some…
In late January 2022, KP Snacks, owner of Hula Hoops and Tyrrells, was hit by a ransomware attack. Manufacturing and shipping were disrupted, and shelves were left bare as experts surmised that the manufacturer was likely still making crisps, but…