McDonald’s Europe announced the plan to end use of antibiotics classified by the World Health Organisation as “highest priority critically important”. It said it would phase out the use of fluoroquinolones and marcolides over the next three years.
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This desk study reviewed relevant literature relating to approaches that have been used or may be used for establishing exclusion zones for bivalve shellfish harvesting around sewage discharge points. The study also assessed technical and practical a
Up to 90 research posts are being created by a £19M investment at the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), but fears have surfaced that its privatisation could damage its work.
Now that we’re into 2015, what can the food industry expect as new regulations come into effect around the globe?
GFSR recently sat down with John Keogh to talk about food regulatory trends in 2015. John is a GFSR Industry Advisor and President and M
The Northern Ireland Food & Drink Association (NIFDA) is calling on the great and good in food to enter the 13th NI Food and Drink Awards, sponsored by Ulster Bank.
The awards, held biennually, are one of the highlights of Northern Ireland’s food and
Health-conscious consumers following dietary fat recommendations require meat that is low in saturated fat with preferably high levels of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids. This review from Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety summarize
This collaborative effort is aimed at utilizing genomics to better understand what makes foodborne pathogens tick and then share this knowledge to make the food supply chain safer
Considered to be the single largest study ever, Mars, Inc. and IBM Res
The Food Standards Agency has published the results of its survey of undeclared meat in lamb dishes from takeaway outlets across the UK. The testing was announced last year and was prompted by evidence of ongoing substitution of lamb for cheaper meat
L’Oréal UK & Ireland, the UK National Commission for UNESCO and the Irish National Commission for UNESCO, with the support of the Royal Society have partnered together to provide a dedicated UK & Ireland For Women in Science Fellowship programme for
FSIS conducted an on-site audit of Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) food safety inspection system from June 30 – July 7, 2014. This audit has concluded that DAFM has implemented a beef slaughter inspection system that
Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Safe Food Act of 2015 to Congress today. The legislation would consolidate federal food safety activities into one independent agency called the Food Safety Administra
FSAI issued a press release today on the back of the 2013 EFSA zoonosis report that showed Campylobacter still causes the most food poisonings in Europe.
see link https://www.fsai.ie/news_centre/press_releases/campylobacter_EFSA_28012015.html
Job Purpose
To undertake research in line with the strategic objectives of the Institute for Global Food Security located within the School of Biological Sciences.
To teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to contribute to Institute and Sch
On Thursday 15th January 2015, the EU Commission services in charge of the veterinary and SPS issues met their Russian counterparts in Berlin, during the International Green Week. According to the preliminary information, the outcomes were very posit
Italy’s mafia has taken advantage of the deteriorating economy and tight lending conditions brought about by the country’s three-year recession by expanding in the agricultural sector including the production of counterfeit products such as olive oil
Bacteria can’t stick to a new type of nanoscale surface that could prove useful in food processing, medical, and shipping industries.
The technology uses an electrochemical process called anodization to create nanoscale pores that change the electric
We are seeking a competent, driven and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to undertake research, and coordinate selected research and stakeholder engagement activities, as part of a team involving Teagasc, NUIG, UCD and DIT.
The ultimate aim
The postholder will form part of an effective team to deliver the relevant elements of the FSA in Scotland work as required by statutory obligations, the organisation's Strategic Plan and as determined by Scottish Ministers.
Salary: £26,750
Closing dat
Teagasc seeks to appoint a Senior Food Scientist and Head of Programme to develop, manage and lead the Teagasc Food Programme. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Research Directorate Leadership Team and will have a leading role in e
The ICFMH aims to promote the mobility of young researchers between research institutions active in the field of food microbiology and hygiene. The ICFMH sponsors mobility grants as short term fellowships to assist young scientists in pursuing resear
