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Reflecting on 20 years of research, scientists from the University of Pretoria and the Water Research Commission in South Africa are calling for better national water quality standards, as well as regular surveillance and testing of water sources and produce, to address contaminated irrigation water and improve produce safety.

Timestrip has introduced its new, easy-to-use electronic time and temperature indicators for temperature-sensitive supply chains, Timestrip neo DF and Timestrip neo DG.

A survey of produce growers found that seven percent of respondents do not implement food safety risk reduction practices on their farms, reporting time and money to be the biggest challenges. Larger operations and farms subject to third-party audits were more likely to adopt risk reduction practices. 

Local authorities have been managing high volumes of overdue inspections accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some workforce growth, backlog issues persisted in 2024.

New platform and rebrand represent the next chapter in seafood traceability, combining the value of traceability data, global reach, and anticipated ROI.

This article explores the applications of chemometrics in food safety, including contamination detection, fraud prevention, quality assessment, and regulatory compliance. 

Researchers at Henley Business School are conducting a global research study on how organizations screen and evaluate new suppliers in food and agri-food supply chains. Your insights will contribute to a broader understanding of current practices and help shape future standards.

With over 2,000 new hotel rooms expected in Guyana by the end of 2025, CARPHA delivered advanced food safety training to dozens of participants.

Bill would require restaurants to include on food menus or through other written information a notice to customers of food allergens used in the facility. Also, customers would be encouraged to inform servers about their food allergies.

Spices are sourced from various regions worldwide, often involving multiple suppliers, diverse agricultural practices, and differing regulatory standards. These complexities increase the risk of contamination, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Effectively managing these risks requires a thorough understanding of the international supply chain and the vulnerabilities that exist at each stage.