Wednesday, 24th May 2017
Venue - Teagasc, Moorepark
A panel of invited subject matter experts will present a series of talks followed by a Q&A session at the end.
9.30am Registration
10.00am Welcome Address – Dr. Mark Fenelon, Teagasc
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Gardaí have seized 1,096 pieces of meat and other products as part of a Europe-wide clampdown on food fraud.
Changes in use of tests that diagnose foodborne illness pose challenges to monitoring and disease prevention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Operation OPSON VI, the joint Europol-INTERPOL operation targeting counterfeit and substandard food and drink, as well as the organised crime networks behind this illicit trade, has resulted in the seizure of 9 800 tonnes, over 26.4 million litres, a
Politicians who attack the EU agency that ruled the weedkiller glyphosate probably does not cause cancer are in danger of undermining the effectiveness of a body that is key to keeping Europeans safe, its chief warned.
A European project and practical experience has shown cleaning and optical sorting can reduce mycotoxin levels, according to Bühler.
The FSA is seeking comment on the proposed Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (Amendment) Regulations (NI) 2017.
Who will this consultation be of most interest to?
Businesses that manufacture, import, wholesale and/or retail materials and ar
Food consumed in the European Union continues to be largely free of pesticide residues or to contain residues that fall within legal limits, new figures show. The latest monitoring report published by EFSA reveals that more than 97% of food samples c
Eradication of bluetongue is very difficult and mass vaccination, followed by sensitive surveillance systems, will work best according to EFSA. Bluetongue is a vector-borne viral disease of domestic and wild ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle and
Dubai Municipality will soon introduce a food-tracking process, including DNA sequencing, to ensure food quality in the emirate. Though the food products entering the UAE market are safe and go through a strict regime of checks, a senior Dubai Munici
A fungus that causes "vomitoxin" has been found in some U.S. corn harvested last year, forcing poultry and pork farmers to test their grain, and giving headaches to grain growers already wrestling with massive supplies and low prices. The plant toxin
Untangling the UK’s complicated relationship with European environmental policies and subsidies could be the hardest part of leaving the EU. Mark Rowe reports.
Climate change is a growing concern for a number of industries, particularly the food industry. From the spread of disease to the possibility of contamination, a recent research project commissioned by safefood took a closer look at the potential ris
Joe Ahern, Innovation Manager of Food Systems at the Kerry Group, explains what clean labelling is and why the food industry is getting behind it.
Over the last number of years, consumers have become increasingly preoccupied with what ingredients are
Environmental Health Officer Sinead Smith explains why planning is the key to success when it comes to food businesses.
As an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) for the Health Executive Service, one of Sinead Smith’s main duties includes ensuring food
With over 70,000 local people employed in the agri-food sector in Northern Ireland, Agri-Food Quest Manager, Stephane Durand explains how collaboration and research will shape the future of the food industry.
Stephane began his studies in Paris at the
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publish a report annually which details the trends and associated sources of foodborne illness reported in 32 European countries (specifically
safefood is delighted to offer one lucky crossword winner a luxury hamper of gourmet food from Arcadia Delicatessen in Belfast.
Simply find the hidden bacteria in the crossword, made up from the letters highlighted, and send the answer to knowledgenet
Dr. Lisa Connolly is a leading academic in Toxin Food Safety and an expert in the Bioassay Analysis of Endocrine Disruptors at the Institute for Global Food Security based in Queen’s University Belfast. Lisa explains how chemicals found in food and t
More than 14% of tested honey samples have been found to be adulterated, according to a long-awaited report by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
