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How to produce higher value alternative proteins with less cost, waste and energy

How to produce higher value alternative proteins with less cost, waste and energy

  • Food

Sustainability is the driver for the protein transition, which continues to gain traction globally. But to succeed in the long term, it must be supported by economic benefits for the manufacturer. In the face of external factors such as the volatile energy market and legislative efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, manufacturers may seek to improve

The benefits of food processing for preservation, bioavailability and food security: IFT

The benefits of food processing for preservation, bioavailability and food security: IFT

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Processed food, especially ultra-processed foods (UPF) is, for many people, one of the current demons of the food industry. However, according to a new white paper by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), there are significant upsides to food processing, especially when it comes to bolstering food security.Stemming from the results of a roundtable conducted

Producers boost plant-based meat’s nutritional value

Producers boost plant-based meat’s nutritional value

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Climate change, food insecurity, antimicrobial resistance and pandemic risk all place an increasing burden on European health systems and economies. And as governments turn to progressive solutions that help public and planetary health, plant-based production continues to grow as a crucial tenet of their plans.Food producers are responding with new product launches and nutrient-rich formulations

EU tells Germany and Greece to improve produce checks

EU tells Germany and Greece to improve produce checks

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The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports assessing controls on food of non-animal origin (FNAO) in Germany and Greece. An audit in Germany in June 2023 found a system for official controls on food of non-animal origin, with a robust monitoring plan and suitable lab capability, but several problems impacted effectiveness.

Milkfish recalled over botulism concerns

Milkfish recalled over botulism concerns

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Foremost Foods International, Inc. of Pomona, CA  is recalling Pamana Premium Marinated Bangus, Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus and Pamana Premium Bangus Belly because of potential Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation.  The frozen bangus (milkfish) in reduced oxygen packaging does not contain instructions to keep frozen and instructions for proper thawing (e.g., “Important, keep

Parrot food recalled after testing finds Salmonella contamination

Parrot food recalled after testing finds Salmonella contamination

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D&D Commodities Ltd. of Greeley, CO, is recalling one lot of 3-D® Pet Products Premium Parrot Food because of potential Salmonella contamination. Salmonella can affect animals eating the products and there is a risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the

The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

The Litigated Dish: Top foodborne pathogens

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— OPINION — One of my New Year’s resolutions — I call it my “professional growth resolution” — is to start writing columns in 2024. I hope this will drive more traffic to my law firm’s many existing websites and blogs — we even have this newspaper: Food Safety News.  Bill Marler, my boss —

Boosting regulatory compliance through technology: Traceability, adaptability and streamlining

Boosting regulatory compliance through technology: Traceability, adaptability and streamlining

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At Food Ingredients Europe in Frankfurt in November, FoodNavigator spoke to ofi and FoodChainID about how technology, through enabling traceability and streamlining regulatory data, makes compliance easier and more straightforward.Complying to EUDR​Global ingredients company ofi is a key provider of coffee and cocoa, two commodities which are coming under increasing scrutiny due to the fact