Scientists at the USDA have found that modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) provides consumers with the best protection against the food safety threat of E. coli in shredded lettuce.
Swedish proposals to phase out bisphenol A (BPA) in epoxy can linings are based on political expedience and groundless fears rather than sound science, said the North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA).
The Institute of Food Research (IFR) has teamed up with Italian and Greek scientists to develop a tool for predicting Salmonella levels at different stages of the pork supply chain.
A recently launched integrated odour scavenging system cuts product shrink, helps eliminates off smells and cuts packaging weight and costs compared to some comparable technologies, said Sealed Air Cryovac.
Apple-based edible films containing carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde were each found to restrict the growth of the increasingly multidrug resistant Campylobacter jejuni strains on fresh chicken, said new research.
A decision on whether to adopt recommendations leading to the phasing out of bisphenol A-containing epoxy can linings is likely to be made within 12 months, Sweden has said.
Guernsey urgently needs to overhaul its antiquated and piecemeal food safety laws to avoid a ban on exports, said a report from the island’s government.
Bisphenol A (BPA) presents no major risk to human health, said the German Society of Toxicology (GST) as it backed the current tolerable daily intake (TDI) level for the chemical as set by European Union experts.
Hundreds of boxes of noodles have been withdrawn from sale in Germany after levels of benzophenone almost three times above the European legal limit were found to have migrated from the packaging.
Applying an antimicrobial polylactic acid (PLA) coating to apples inhibits the formation of foodborne pathogens such as E.coli 0157:H7 and Salmonella, according to new research.
A new test method which is said to hunt out bacteria before they contaminate food could ensure greater control for food manufacturers against pathogens such as E.coli and also speed up the time to market for packaged foods.
A host of industry bodies have voiced their fears that the European ban on bisphenol A in polycarbonate baby bottles could lead to wider prohibition on use of the substance in other forms of packaging.
Bio-based plastics incorporating antimicrobial (AM) substances are fast becoming one of the most promising forms of active packaging, said new research.
Introduction of post slaughter irradiation, industrial cooking or carcass freezing by processors would all slash levels of campylobacter in poultry, said the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has declared there are no microbiological risks linked to the use of food irradiation, but said a more sophisticated approach was needed to make its application more effective.
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a cost-effective colour-changing intelligent sensor film that can be integrated into meat or fish packaging to indicate if the food has spoiled.
Levels of bisphenol A detected in human urine dropped by 66 per cent in just three days after subjects eliminated their exposure to canned and plastic packaging, new research has found.
An innovative coating made from “nano-bricks” has shown huge promise in boosting the barrier properties of plastic food packaging to extend shelf life and product quality, said new research.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have created a new safety plan to assist government agencies in their responses to food emergency situations.
Some canned foods could vanish from supermarket shelves if any future deadline by lawmakers to ban bisphenol A (BPA) outstripped the pace of research to find replacements, said the North American Metal Packaging Alliance (NAMPA).
A new active packaging system containing essential oils has been found to significantly extend the shelf life and preserve the quality of one variety of peach, according to research.
Processing fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and other foodstuffs in a modified atmosphere could significantly improve quality and shelf-life, judging by preliminary research at UK food research group, Campden BRI.
A lack of scientific evidence means no clear verdict can yet be reached on the health risks posed by nanomaterials - but the carcinogenic potential of some nanoparticles should be “taken seriously”, cautioned German authorities.
A host of industry-led projects are currently underway to discover bisphenol A (BPA) alternatives for metal packaging – but a viable option is unlikely to reach the market for several years, said a leading US trade body in an exclusive interview with...
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has called for greater appraisal of the potential risks from the release into the environment of nanomaterials used in food packaging.
The acquisition of aseptic packaging company ProAseptic Technologies will give Sealed Air Corporation (SAC) quick access to the aseptic packaging market, according to the firm.
The first part of a European ban on bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles comes into force tomorrow in what Brussels hailed as a ‘landmark’ move to safeguard consumer health and safety.
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) is commissioning new research as part of a wholesale review of meat controls in a bid to modernise hygiene in production and processing.
The germ-killing properties of a prototype nano-scale antimicrobial layer for food handling surfaces can be chemically ‘recharged’ every time it is rinsed with household bleach, said US scientists.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a packaging safety think-tank as part of a strategy to manage the risks from food contact materials.
A game-changing microwave sterilisation technique that extends food shelf life while preserving its quality is one step nearer commercialisation after gaining a second approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued guidelines for all food businesses on controlling cross contamination by E.coli 0157 between raw and ready-to-eat-foods.
Double the shelf life of traditional fresh burgers, enhanced food safety without compromising quality are the benefits claimed for a new high-pressure processing technique for fresh ground beef patties from food giant Cargill.
Food contact materials are an underestimated source of chemical contaminants and a “potentially relevant route of human exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC)” such as bisphenol A (BPA), according to new research.
The UK company behind a “unique” DNA-based method to test for foodborne pathogens, has outlined its expansion plans in the wake of a ₤400,000 (€473,000) cash boost from a business consortium spear-headed by Innocent drinks chief Richard Reed.
A new labelling system for chilled and frozen products uses intelligent temperature-sensitive ink to monitor how effectively the cold chain has been preserved throughout the supply chain, said BASF.
Sago starch-based edible films prepared using microwave irradiation have demonstrated potential to be used as antimicrobial agents in active packaging, according to new research.
The Food Standard Agency (FSA) said it is considering signing confidentiality agreements with food and packaging companies in a bid to persuade them to share information on nanotechnology research.
Exposing cured sausages to mild heat treatment for a 24-hour period is effective in both combating E.coli and maintaining product quality, according to new research from Norway.
Multivac said a 'pioneering' system that integrates the high pressure treatment of food into a fully automatic packaging line provides the first viable option for the combination of both technologies.
The UK has confirmed it is to review the way official food safety controls are carried out in a bid to simplify the system, ensure consistency across sectors and centralise responsibility under four national bodies.
