Technology Sourcebook Tabletop tester September 10, 2013 Designed to evaluate food texture, the Shimadzu EZ-SX compact tabletop tester has a load cell capacity that ranges from 1 to 500 N. Read More
Global food safety testing market expected to grow A new report says the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent by 2018. Shane O'Halloran August 9, 2013 A new report says the market will grow at a CAGR of 7.2 percent by 2018.Read More
TECH FLASH UK committee says horse meat contamination likely fraud; food testing facility decline a concern A new report blames elements of the food industry seeking to make a profit despite traceability requirements for last year’s scandal. Shane O'Halloran July 30, 2013 The UK’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee also calls for increased authenticity testing for meat.Read More
Manufacturing News USDA hasn’t fully implemented 2008 Farm Bill While the new bill is making its way through Congress, USDA hasn’t fully implemented the 2008 version. Wayne Labs July 3, 2013 FSIS has yet to implement a new inspection program. Read More
Food safety testing market to be worth over $14 billion by 2018 The market was worth over $9 million in 2012. Shane O'Halloran June 26, 2013 The market was worth over $9 million in 2012.Read More
Manufacturing News Food Fraud: You purchased what? Is your burger really 100 percent beef? Is your virgin olive oil really virgin? Only your analytical instrumentation knows for sure. June 7, 2013 As a result of the recent UK horsemeat scandal, consumers and processors are very much aware they may not be getting what they paid for.Read More
Technology Sourcebook Salmonella detection system May 16, 2013 Able to detect foodborne Salmonella, the DuPont BAX system has been certified as Performance Tested method #081201 by the AOAC Research Institute.Read More
DEHP ok in small amounts However, a small segment of consumers could be at risk. Shane O'Halloran May 9, 2013 However, a small segment of consumers could be at risk.Read More
Report suggests direct relationship between antibiotic treatment and resistance in turkey A small-scale Consumer Reports study found treated product was more resistant to antibiotics. Shane O'Halloran April 30, 2013 A small-scale Consumer Reports study found treated product was more resistant to antibiotics.Read More
FSIS issues statement on when meat/poultry Salmonella testing is unnecessary Most, but not all, raw meat and poultry products are subject to Salmonella testing. Shane O'Halloran April 18, 2013 A narrow set of circumstances exists where sampling is not necessary.Read More