Consumer concerns over pesticide exposure unfounded, report says
Consumer concerns over pesticide exposure through fruits and vegetables is “not supported by scientific evidence”, a new report says.
The report from the Council for...
Mixed reality company raises funds to help reduce food safety risks
A mixed reality company has raised more than £400,000 to support the launch of a new software to reduce hygiene risks in food processing...
Magnetic separator for large product flows
The automatically cleanable ‘Easy Clean flow’ magnet from Goudsmit Magnetics of Waalre recently underwent a redesign.
This magnetic separator removes metal particles and weakly magnetic...
SICK goes flat out for sub-miniature performance
With the launch of its G2 Flat family of photoelectric sensors, SICK has shrunk outstanding performance into a miniature format.
The ultra-thin sensors are designed...
No ‘important associations’ between meat consumption and health risks, study says
A controversial new study claims there is “no statistically significant” or “important associations” between meat consumption and the risk of heart disease, diabetes and...
New report shows further sugar reduction progress by food industry
Public Health England (PHE) has published its second-year report on progress made by the food industry to voluntarily reduce sugar in everyday foods.
The report shows the...
Report highlights rising risk of cybersecurity to food safety
Cyberattacks are becoming an increasing risk to food production and safety, according to a new report from researchers at the University of Minnesota.
As well...
Signs gov trying to ‘soften up’ public for lower food standards,...
A new industry briefing points to signs that the UK government is trying to “soften up” the public for lower food standards post-Brexit.
The new...
‘Snack tax’ better than sugary drink levy for tackling obesity, study...
A snack tax may be more effective than a sugary drink levy in tackling obesity, new research argues.
The study was funded by the National...
Kite Packaging donate to worthy cause
The Coventry-based online division of Kite Packaging has donated £1,000 to the Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance.
Employees of Kite met with some of the...
