The new partnership will combine APC’s 20 years of microbiome research expertise with Kerry’s experience in commercializing science-backed ingredients in global markets.  The Ireland-based partners will focus on biotic technologies to develop novel solutions focused on the gut-brain axis to provide health benefits around stress, anxiety and mood.  New discoveries will be added to Kerry’s existing

Brewer’s spent grain (BSG), the solid waste generated from beer production, is composed of fiber (70%), protein (20%) and other nutritional compounds, including vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols. Despite being an abundant source of protein, at present, BSG is underutilized. It is mainly used for the production of biogas, as a fertilizer and as cattle feed

Photo illustration Izzio Artisan Bakery, LLC of Louisville, CO, is recalling certain Everything Sourdough, Aldi Mixed Sourdough loaf, and Izzio Everything Rolls because of potential foreign material in the product, specifically plastic. According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on July 20, 202, and is

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company

South African researchers have recommended the creation of a single food safety authority to tackle food fraud and boost consumer health protection. They said a centralized national food control authority if equipped with enough resources, would streamline enforcement efforts and enhance investigative capabilities. In a review, the team looked at factors contributing to food fraud

By Darin Detwiler, Gillian Kelleher and Roger Hancock The goal of a food recall is simple: to remove compromised food in order to prevent people from eating contaminated food that could kill or sicken them. But if people don’t know about the recall, that goal cannot be achieved. If they hear about the recall after

At the end of last month, the Food and Drug Administration was again warning the public about a Kratom product, namely advising consumers not to consume OPMS Black Liquid Kratom, which is sold online and in some retail stores.  According to the FDA, OPMS Black Liquid Kratom is linked to serious adverse health effects, including

Scientists have looked at mycotoxin issues in the cereals sector in Ireland to help better protect consumers. Ireland is an important producer of oats and barley. While some of the output is used as animal feed, a significant proportion is used in the food and beverage industries. Chris Elliott, an ex-professor of Food Safety at

The chance to participate in a meeting on whole genome sequencing (WGS) for food safety and water surveillance has been opened. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will organize the event in May 2025 in Rome, Italy to bring together government officials, public health professionals, researchers, and other stakeholders. FAO will select participants based

Austria has reported more outbreaks and related illnesses in 2023 compared to the year before. A total of 42 foodborne outbreaks were recorded, 14 more than in 2022. Also, 222 people were affected compared to 128 in 2022. 38 people had to be hospitalized in connection with outbreaks and there was one death. The largest