The agriculture and food sector is the most important indigenous industry and it is presently enjoying the highest growth rate of all the industries in the Irish economy.
The industry needs a long-term vision and an operational roadmap for training y
Mondelēz International – a whole new company that has been reimagined with a single focus in mind: create delicious moments of joy by sharing the world’s favourite brands such as Cadbury, Philadelphia, Toblerone, Kenco and Tassimmo. Mondelez Internat
One of the hotest topics currently with HPP is the benefits and applications of using the technology with raw protein.These include improved food safety,longer shelflife and improved product quality
Parents are being urged to make practical changes to everyday lifestyle habits such as portion sizes, drinks and screen time to make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of children and combat the island’s high levels of childhood overweight
OpenUp is an open innovation platform with the aim to change the food and packaging industry. OpenUp is open to anybody and will give all users the possibility to influence, participate or innovate with world leading packaging and food companies.
World Without Food Science™ is a public education campaign created by the Institute of Food Technologists to generate awareness of the role that food science plays in ensuring a nutritious, safe and abundant food supply.
This awareness initiative is
Eating out can be a risky business for those who have a food allergy or intolerance. For this reason, caterers are legally obliged to control allergens in the foods they sell. From December 2014 on, they will also be required to provide accurate info
Rising concerns over food and water safety and tightening environmental regulations globally continue to increase the need for testing contaminants, thereby generating strong demand for Agricultural and Environmental Diagnostics. Growth is also buoye
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Chief Scientific Advisor (CSA) will act as a Head of Profession for scientists in the FSA and will work at a senior level to ensure the best scientific advice is brought to bear on the FSA’s strategy and
PERIscope 2013 explores consumer behaviours & attitudes towards food, shopping and cooking. Face-to-face surveys were conducted amongst 1,000 adults aged 15+ in Republic of Ireland and 16+ in Great Britain. The survey covers topics such as, eating a
The European Commission is piloting a scheme whereby Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from a grant worth up to €10,000 in order to increase their digital capacity. The funding will be made available through "innovation vouchers"
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a draft risk profile on pathogens and filth in spices. A risk profile is a science-based document that describes the current state of knowledge related to a specific food safety issue, describ
FOOD ANALYSIS ISSUES AND CHALLENGES TO BE ADDRESSED / SOLVED IN CLOSE FUTURE
Moderators:
Jana Hajslova (Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Czech Republic)
Michel Nielen (RIKILT–Institute of Food Safety, The Netherlands)
Wednesday, 6 November 2
There are two internships available with the FSAI. The positions available are - Dietician and Regulatory Affairs Assistant.
Dr. Arjun Srinivasan is an associate director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He spoke with Frontline about the need for more action at the local level to combat the problem of antibacterial resistance.
Summary of the Position
The individual will be responsible for building on a basic capacity existing in the Marine Institute in the area of remote sensing of the ocean and at the land ocean interface. While use is already made of satellite data for
The Organising Committee for the 2nd Food Integrity and Traceability Conference (ASSET 2014) are constantly striving to enhance the postgraduate Student Experience and as such we are proud to announce the launch of a dedicated student programme. High
The FSA has launched a consultation on European Commission proposals to replace EU regulation 882/2004 on official controls for feed and food law, which sets out how businesses’ compliance with the law should be monitored and enforced. We want your v
The next All-Island Obesity Action Forum Meeting will be of interest to those working in the food and catering industry. This meeting will look at the current habits of consumers, an evaluation of the ‘calories on menus’ initiative and also the intro
The British Council has launched a call for early-career researchers to propose an international research placement. Researchers that reside in the UK can apply for funding to spend up to 3 months at a university or research institution in one of the
