Finland’s pig Salmonella control program helps to protect consumers but there is room for improvement, according to an assessment. Ruokavirasto (The Finnish Food Authority) evaluated the public health and cost effects of the national Salmonella control program for pigs. Salmonella in domestic pork was estimated to cause occasional cases of salmonellosis annually. If Salmonella-infected pigs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) has joined forces with North Carolina State University and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) to introduce a groundbreaking food safety educational initiative. The “Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections” course, the first of its kind in the nation, is now

Five Star Shellfish Inc. is recalling Malpeque brand Large Standard Oysters because of generic E. coli contamination. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled product was distributed in Prince Edward Island, Canada. About E. coli infectionsAnyone who has consumed any of the recalled product and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should

One of its latest launches was a fermented drink containing its flagship human-residential Bifidobacterium ​probiotic strain Bifidobacteria longum ​BB 536.Launched in April, the fermented drink marketed under the name Puresu also contains acetic acid which is produced when fermenting whey and other ingredients with BB536.  Said to be the first-of-its-kind product in Japan, the Food

Whether for animal welfare, environmental, or health and wellbeing reasons, consumer interest in plant-based eating has been on an upwards trajectory since it first rose to prominence around a decade ago. What was once considered the lifestyle choice of the few has grown so significantly in popularity that it is now very much considered mainstream.And

Oysters and dried cured meats have been recalled in New Zealand as part of two separate foodborne illness investigations. Te Matuku Oysters has recalled certain batches of Premium Export Grade Pacific Oysters as they may contain norovirus. Affected products have use-by dates of Aug. 27 and 29, 2024. They are oysters in half shell, 1

With bird flu virus detected in cow’s milk, U.S. health authorities have issued warnings against potential sources of exposure, including drinking raw or unpasteurized milk. They have also reiterated that consuming uncooked or undercooked poultry or beef products can lead to illness. Despite these warnings, a new nationally representative survey by the Annenberg Public Policy

Pavao Meats & Deli Ltd. is recalling European Butcher brand back bacon from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. About Listeria infectionsFood contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections.

The food and beverage industry has been under immense pressure in recent years as increased costs, resulting from factors including climate change and geopolitical unrest, have taken their toll. Added to that, the cost-of-living crisis has hit consumers hard, tightening budgets and changing buying behaviours​.However, despite these challenges, activity in the mergers and acquisitions market

“We are convinced that we can have a positive impact on our future – a future where the Earth is habitable – and for that, we must protect the planet’s precious resources,” said CEO Robert O’Boyle.To set this in motion, the company launched its CSR strategy in September 2022, cementing its commitment by aligning with