Cutting down on food waste while maintaining food safety
Lucas Westphal and Dan Hall at Campden BRI in the United Kingdom look at how we can reduce food waste safely
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations estimates that if
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ABOUT EIT FOOD:
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food is a young and fast-growing organisation focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation in the food sector. EIT Food is a start-up but has the characteristics of a multinatio
For the position of members representing civil society and food chain interests on the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority.
As of 1 July 2022, a new composition of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) w
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that four Closure Orders and one Prohibition Order were served on food businesses during the month of August for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the Eu
New research from GS1 reveals a worryingly high number of people in the food industry are unaware of the Natasha’s Law legislation coming into effect in October, and highlights a gap between large franchises and small independent businesses.
Laboratory reporting of norovirus in England was impacted more than Campylobacter by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study.
Researchers investigated the link between lab reporting of the two pathogens, the number of coronavirus tests and infect
An evaluation of food irradiation rules in Europe has found legislation is unlikely to have much impact on use because of a decline driven by industry and consumer fears, despite scientific evidence of its safety.
European Union directives on the top
A report has shown how the regulation of novel foods and genetically modified organisms is different around the world.
Research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) looked at international regulations on genetically modified and novel foods a
World leaders have called for an urgent reduction in the amount of antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, used in food systems.
The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance said countries must stop the use of medically important antimicr
Essential elements of a processing environment monitoring program have been identified by an expert group of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe.
The aim is to help industry and regulators with targeted environmental monitoring by
The Marine Institute is the national agency responsible for marine research, technology, development and innovation (RTDI). The Marine Institute seeks to assess and realise the economic potential of Ireland’s 220-million-acre marine resource; promot
Nearly 200 people across the United Kingdom are part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to pork scratching products.
There have been 179 reported cases of Salmonella Infantis since September 2020, according to the Food Standards Agency and Food Standard
For the position of members representing civil society and food chain interests on the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority.
As of 1 July 2022, a new composition of the Management Board of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) w
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden infections linked to the consumption of frozen cooked shrimp manufactured by A
An overview report on official controls for fruit and vegetables in Europe covering a number of years has shown improvement, but areas of concern still remain.
European Union laws aim to ensure the microbiological safety of fruits and vegetables. To
There is little evidence to suggest a big change in microbial risk between freezing food on the use-by date compared to the day before, according to a review.
Food Standards Agency (FSA) guidance states that consumers can freeze pre-packed food up to
Location: Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway
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A laboratory analyst is required to provide support a project to determine best practice for norovirus monitoring in Irish oysters that are being exported. The work will
ABOUT EIT FOOD:
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Food is a young and fast-growing organisation focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation in the food sector. EIT Food is a start-up but has the characteristics of a multinatio
