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Cultured beef allergens: Lab-grown meat shows lower IgE binding but heightened alpha-gal reactivity, study finds

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A peer-reviewed study from the University of Canterbury has found that cultured beef cells exhibit a markedly different allergen profile compared to conventional beef steak. Whilst immunoglobulin E (IgE) binding to established meat allergens was lower in lab-grown cells, individuals sensitised to alpha-gal showed significantly stronger immune reactivity to cultured beef — raising important food […]

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EFSA and ECDC: AMR in foodborne bacteria remains a European public health concern

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in common foodborne bacteria — including Salmonella and Campylobacter — continues to pose a significant public health risk across Europe, according to a new joint report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

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Researchers propose a novel nanostructured SERS sensor integrated into a stretchable and antimicrobial wrapper for food quality monitoring and preservation.Prof. Ji-Hwan Ha from Hanbat National University, Republic of Korea

Novel SERS sensor wrapper enables real-time food quality monitoring and preservation

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Researchers at Hanbat National University have developed a dual-function food packaging system that combines surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensing technology with antimicrobial properties. The nanostructured wrapper enables real-time, non-destructive detection of nutritional components and spoilage markers whilst actively preserving food through curcumin-based antimicrobial action.

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Micro-gas chromatography columns (µGC columns) etched into a 200-mm silicon wafer. The columns are sealed with a second wafer using a wafer-bonding process and then separated. They are subsequently coated with a stationary phase, similar to conventional GC columns.Fraunhofer IPMS

Fraunhofer develops portable sensor system for rapid food fraud detection

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Three Fraunhofer institutes are collaborating on a mobile gas chromatography sensor system designed to identify counterfeit food products directly at the point of inspection. The shoulder bag-sized device aims to enable non-specialists to perform rapid authenticity assessments without the need for laboratory analysis.

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New network launches to combat antimicrobial resistance in UK agrifood systems

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The fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the UK’s food production sector has gained a powerful ally. The newly launched AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary (AMAST) Network aims to unite diverse stakeholders from farm to fork, tackling the complex challenge of AMR through innovative, collaborative approaches. This £650,000 UKRI-funded initiative promises to reshape our understanding […]

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21st century approach to food safety: A call for genomic surveillance

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A new review in Nature Reviews Microbiology advocates for a revolutionary approach to food safety. Researchers propose shifting from traditional methods to a holistic, genome-based surveillance system monitoring entire microbial communities across the food chain. This 21st-century approach aims to better address both known and emerging foodborne threats in our complex global food system.

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Primerdesign launches rapid Norovirus detection kit for oysters

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Primerdesign, a subsidiary of the Novacyt Group, has unveiled a new quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay for the swift and reliable detection of Norovirus in oysters. The genesig® Easy_oys Detection Kit targets both genogroup I and II Norovirus pathogens in oyster tissue, offering a user-friendly and cost-effective solution for on-site contamination screening.

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Food Ingredients Europe 2019: WACKER Presents Solutions for Vegan Food

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No eggs, no milk, no meat no more and more people are forgoing animal ingredients. Current market studies confirm that the number of people adhering to a vegan diet is continuously rising worldwide. This trend is particularly pronounced among young people.

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Brexit

The UK has left the EU

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If your business deals in food, or animal feed, your responsibility to make sure it is safe will continue to be requirement of law after 31 January 2020. On that date, the UK left the EU and entered into a transition period until the end of 2020.

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