Andrew Swift
Comment & OpinionNew packaging to replace plastic must protect food from pests
A product can be infested at any stage, from the initial raw product to the finished goods, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionHow future tools can predict toxicity in food and protect consumers
In silico techniques are an emerging field in food science and their use has been recognized by EFSA to be of key importance, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionBrexit will make determining pesticide levels in foods even more important
It is critical to monitor the levels present in the whole system and their environmental fate, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionHas the debate on gene editing missed the question?
The new consultation must take into account the narrative of the past 20 years, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionThe scientific technique that upholds food safety standards
Mass spectrometry is vital to everything from detecting contaminants to determining authenticity, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionOur food is full of metals and contaminants. So what’s safe?
It is not always straightforward to class metals as either ‘good’ or ‘bad’, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionWhat does the post-pandemic future hold for food packaging and plastic?
The food packaging of the future must be safe, reduce food waste and meet environmental goals, says Andrew Swift, CEO of Fera Science
Comment & OpinionNot all plants are food: why education on plant toxins is vital for shopper safety
Dangerous plant toxins have been found in dietary supplements and new ‘natural remedies’, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionWithout urgent action antibiotics could become obsolete – turning common infections into deadly threats
There are many potential routes by which food could become contaminated with bacteria resistant to antibiotics, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionA valuable new scientific tool in the fight against food fraud
Testing methods are becoming simpler and less expensive, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionThe next food strategy must champion British standards and quality
The next National Food Strategy must strengthen the UK as a global leader in food safety, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionA circular approach can help industry create ‘climate-smart protein’
Plant-based protein consumption helps keep the production chain short, says Fera Science CEO Andrew Swift
Comment & OpinionAntimicrobial packaging can extend shelf life and prevent food waste - but more analysis is needed
Extending the shelf life of food and drink is a comparatively low cost measure to tackle food waste, says Andrew Swift, CEO at Fera Science
Comment & OpinionUK must be vigilant on food safety after Brexit
Suppliers and retailers should be constantly scanning the horizon for risks, says Fera Science CEO Andrew Swift