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Huw Thomas
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Can science solve the food crisis?

Can cutting-edge advances in food technology provide the answer to the industry’s woes?
27 Feb 2009
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Sustaining the food supply chain

As the largest manufacturing sector in the EU, the food and drink industry is taking a leading role in assuring the sustainability of the food supply chain. NGF takes a look at how some companies are tackling the...

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Latest News

  • Supply chain tracking importance

    Following the recent food recalls in the US due to the possible salmonella contamination, the case of better tracking within the food supply chain is being called on. The...
    15/03/2010 16:25
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  • America faces tomato shortage

    If you're off to America and fancy a burger, you may find it lacking one of the main ingredients to get that desired taste - the tomato. Over in America, they're facing a...
    12/03/2010 15:19
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  • Pringles recalled due to salmonella threat

    In the US, you may want to think twice before you tuck into the crisp with the well known catch phrase, 'once you pop, you just can't stop', after it was announced a huge recall...
    10/03/2010 10:22
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  • Kraft faces investigation

    Kraft Foods has found itself the subject of an investigation by UK regulators over whether it misled employees and investigators during its battle to take over Cadbury.
    09/03/2010 15:58
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  • Frozen vs Fresh

    A new report on behalf of Birds Eye, by scientists at the Institute of Food Research, has found that frozen vegetables often contain more nutrients than fresh vegetables do.
    08/03/2010 16:49
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  • GM potatoes to be grown in Europe

    The subject of genetically modified (GM) food has always been a controversial one. Now the European Commission has ruled that farmers will be able to grow fields of GM potatoes...
    04/03/2010 15:56
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Editor’s Choice

  • The best remedy

    From the medicine cabinet to the kitchen cupboard. NGF’s Stacey Sheppard talks to Professor Jeya Henry about the benefits of functional foods, their potential for the future and...
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  • Fighting the fakes

    At a time when protecting the integrity of brands, supply chains and products is high on the international agenda, Ian Lancaster of the International Authentication Association...
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  • Preventative measures

    Considering the damage that can be caused by outbreaks of disease, taking measures to prevent this is definitely worth the investment.
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  • Organic food market

    Back in July, it was said that organic food is no healthier than ordinary food, so how has the organic food market fared since the report, which was commissioned by the Food...
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  • Fast food market share

    Around the world, fast food is a huge market, with the largest fast food market share in Europe going to the UK. Fast food is classed as burgers, pizza, chicken, sandwiches,...
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  • Genetically engineered food: kill or cure?

    According to the FDA US Food and Drug Administration, many of the foods that are already common in our diet are obtained from plant varieties that were developed using...
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Readers’ Choice

  • Safe and sound

    Food testing is, of course, paramount if you want to avoid a potential devastating safety scare, says Dr Paul Young, Senior Manager, Business Development, Waters Corporation.
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  • Succeeding in tough times

    In an increasingly competitive and challenging market, where competitors are slashing prices, food costs are rising and consumers demand more information and choice, surviving...
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  • Food safety around the world – light at ...

    Despite regulations across Europe being tightened in order to provide a greater degree of safety assurance, problems that further erode consumer confidence still arise with...
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  • The ultra performance food safety system

    How food safety lab increases speed of LC/MS analyses by five times – tripling overall output. An Industry Insight by Waters
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  • The traceability issue

    An Industry Insight by Marty Kerluck – New Business Development Manager, Prisym ID
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  • The appliance of science

    EFSA was established initially in 2002 in Brussels, becoming a fully-fledged independent agency the following year under Executive Director Geoffrey Podger.
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Executive Interviews

Making the grade

Colleen Flanagan of Petro-Canada explains how grade lubricants benefit today’s food manufacturing companies.
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Raising the profile

Tim Jenkins of Waters explains the need for food profiling in ensuring quality, brand image and consumer safety from the dangers of counterfeit and fraudulent foodstuffs.
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A pinch of knowledge

Victor Ferrari, CEO of Horphag Research, outlines the trend towards more responsible food and beverage decisions.
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Next Generation Food Solutions Europe
7th - 9th September 2010

The Summit is designed specifically with Food Manufacturing decision makers in mind: to assist forward-thinking executives as they meet demands of transformation and prepare for the impact their role will have on the overall success of an organization's value chain.