Food safety insight and analysis – Page 8
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Analysis & FeaturesAre meat factories more susceptible to coronavirus outbreaks?
A series of outbreaks have raised alarm over worker conditions. But the industry says it has prioritised safety, and shouldn’t be a scapegoat
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Comment & OpinionBritish farming has more to worry about than cheap US imports
With public debate focused on protecting our own food standards, we risk losing sight of the urgent environmental improvements British production needs to make
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Comment & OpinionFood factory coronavirus cases reflect fudged government response
The outbreaks at 2 Sisters and Oscar Mayer come after senior industry figures accused the government of an “inexplicable” lack of guidance on face masks and social distancing
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Comment & OpinionTrade deals: we need to be able to ‘follow the science’ on food standards
Framing a potential US trade deal purely in terms of chicken does a disservice to the complexity of trade deals
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Comment & OpinionAustralia free trade deal comes with same food standards dilemma as the US
Boris Johnson waved a packet of Tim Tams, but swerved the elephant in the room when it comes to future global free trade deals
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Comment & OpinionCoronavirus has highlighted the importance of food security. Our system needs a rethink
As the government reviews its 5G plans, shouldn’t we also reconsider the value of our food?
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Analysis & FeaturesChlorinated chicken explained: why do the Americans treat their poultry with chlorine?
The prospect of the UK accepting US chicken treated with chlorine in order to secure a lucrative trade deal has got everyone in a flap. But just what is chlorine chicken? And what’s the problem with it?
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy won’t the government legislate for food standards?
First the Agriculture Bill dodged the question. Now the Trade Bill is silent on the matter
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Analysis & FeaturesWill coronavirus open the door to global food fraud?
Disrupted supply chains are a boon for food fraudsters. So what types of food are at risk, and how can the threat be count
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Analysis & FeaturesFood security: do we need to rethink our just in time supply chain post coronavirus?
With further threats around the corner, some suggest we should be rethinking the way we stock our supermarket shelves
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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
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Comment & OpinionWhy the food industry must be wary of coronavirus fake news stories
Bogus food and drink ads are inevitable – and they could have serious consequences for consumers and the industry
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InterviewsEmily Miles big interview: how the FSA is keeping food safe throughout Covid-19
The FSA’s new CEO is well equipped to handle the coronavirus crisis, with work to ensure safety and supply underway. Not forgetting Brexit, of course
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Comment & OpinionVegan food suppliers are under increasing pressure on salt… and dairy
The ’vegan health halo’ is under threat on more than one front
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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
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Comment & OpinionToday’s consumer wants accurate product data – suppliers and retailers must provide
Consumers now expect to be able to access a wealth of information about what they consume, says Chris Tyas, chair of GS1 UK
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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
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Comment & OpinionHigh steaks? Why the UK should relax use-by dates on meat
The 10-day shelf-life rule for meat could now be set to change
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Comment & OpinionBlockchain’s benefits: what should retailers be on the lookout for?
Clear legislation on blockchain in fmcg has yet to be defined, but this doesn’t mean organisations should rule it out, says Matthew Suter, solicitor at DWF
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Comment & OpinionPeanut allergy sufferers will be forced to pay more or ditch pesto
Shelves have been left bare and supermarkets are hiking prices on the few unaffected pesto lines