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Cutting-edge methods and products to preserve food are ushering in the next chapter in food preservation
Prevention is U.S. government’s goal
The U.S. government’s new prevention-based measures aim to keep consumers safe from foodborne bacteria
Antimicrobial can fight Listeria monocytogenes
A new antimicrobial ingredient from Kemin Industries is suitable for ready-to-eat meat applications
Grocer cleans up its private label line
President’s Choice brand products will no longer have artificial colours and flavours, says Loblaw Companies
Canadians warming up to food irradiation
A Consumers’ Association of Canada survey has found that more than half of Canadians would welcome the choice of irradiated foods in their grocery store
Garlic can ward off more than just vampires
A study has found that a garlic compound is effective at fighting Campylobacter and has the potential to treat raw and processed meats
Canada changes its Food and Drugs Act
The federal government has updated the Act with new tools to keep consumers safe and help Health Canada respond more quickly to new food technology and science
Swine Health Board launches health network
The Canadian Swine Health Board has created a health network to identify swine health concerns sooner
Rural romanticism and “natural” foods
Ronald Doering takes a hard look at what consumers want, what farmers can deliver and how the CFIA is to regulate it all
US organization unveils food fraud database
A repository of articles and reports on food additives from the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is an important step in keeping consumers safe
New research to improve food recalls
Genome Alberta has found an approach that could mean recalls will be more targetted, less product will be wasted and consumers will be safe
Losing virginity: The adulteration of olive oil
Ron Doering examines the growing problem of olive oil fraud
Province and feds link programs
An information-sharing plan between Manitoba and the federal government promises to improve animal traceability and food safety
CFIA looks to modernize
Dr. Ron Wasik takes a look at how the CFIA plans to improve its inspection program
Keeping energy consumption under control
Klas Bockasten explains how ISO 50001 can help manage energy costs in food production
A natural line of defence
Use of natural antimicrobials is on the rise for food safety, stability and preservation purposes
NEW Online training for GMPs
Guelph Food Technology Centre launches online GMP refresher training program
U.S. to change its import guidelines on BSE
The U.S. FDA announced that it will remodel its import guidelines on BSE to be in line with the World Health Organization
Have your cake and eat it too
Magnetic separation equipment offers a “two-layer” solution to cake mix challenge