Food safety insight and analysis – Page 17
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Analysis & FeaturesGM food: are we any closer to knowing if it's safe?
In 1994, a tomato sparked a debate that refuses to die. Are we any closer to really knowing whether GM food is safe?
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Comment & OpinionEating dangerously: why we should never be complacent about food
You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a bad week for safe eating
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Comment & OpinionFood fraud: a year of progress?
The anniversary of the publication of my final report on the integrity and assurance of food supply networks is close
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Comment & OpinionTrust is vital for the future of the food and drink industry
There is an emerging demand for products that are ‘LATTE’: Local, Authentic, Traceable, Transparent and Ethical
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Comment & OpinionFood fraudsters be warned: science is closing in on you
The technology does now exist to provide a comprehensive picture of the genetic content of any foodstuff…
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ProfilesGenius Foods gluten contamination: CEO Roz Cuschieri speaks out
In an exclusive for The Grocer, Genius Foods CEO Roz Cuschieri explains how the contamination took place
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Analysis & FeaturesBRC audits reveal safety standards - and risks - in UK food
A snapshot of UK food safety is offered by the latest report on data collected during the BRC Global Food Safety Standard audits
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Comment & OpinionFood fraudsters are getting smarter, and we must all be vigilant
Authenticity is becoming a problem for every area of fmcg thanks to sophisticated criminals
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Analysis & FeaturesCampylobacter: consumer awareness gaps revealed by Harris survey
New research for The Grocer reveals worrying gaps in awareness
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Comment & OpinionDoes Swallow This herald another annus horribilis for food?
Joanna Blythman’s book has received an awful lot of press, but what are the consequences for the industry?
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Comment & OpinionMilk debate set to get raw again
The industry is worried that any problems arising from raw milk consumption might affect wider perception of milk
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Analysis & FeaturesNut contamination: risk and complexity in spice supply
In light of recent nut contamination alerts, food businesses must be aware of the risks and complexities of the spice supply chain
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Comment & OpinionNo quick fix for campylobacter problems
The head of TIFSIP speaks out on the tough challenges facing the industry
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Analysis & FeaturesBirds Eye Inspirations: most successful new product of 2014
Birds Eye Inspirations has defied a slump in the frozen fish and meat category…
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Comment & OpinionCumin problems mean it's time to ask tough supply chain questions
News that traces of undeclared almonds and nuts have been found in ground cumin has this week provoked fears of a new food scandal
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Comment & OpinionCampylobacter: suppliers and supermarkets must act
A shocking 70% of chickens on sale in supermarkets and butchers contain campylobacter….
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Comment & OpinionFDF publishes advice on new EU labelling rules
A checklist to help manufacturers adapt to new EU labelling rules has been published by the Food & Drink Federation (FDF).
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Analysis & FeaturesCan the FSA step up in the fight against food crime?
The most recent Efra hearing on food supply networks would have made for uncomfortable listening for the Food Standards Ag…
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Comment & OpinionThis is not a food porn ad. This is food poisoning on a stick
Shocking image isn’t it? Deliberately so. We all know that sex sells. Whether it’s M&S or Haagen Dazs, retailers and brand owners
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Comment & OpinionFSA’s shock campylobacter tactics directed at the wrong target
What conclusions are shoppers meant to draw from the FSA’s naming and shaming exercise this week?…