Food Safety & Quality
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Rice gene lifts drought yields by up to 42%, offering hope for climate resilient farming
Scientists found that a single rice gene can protect plants from drought while helping them maintain healthy growth, leading to much higher yields in field trials.
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ACI Group highlights low-dust flour solution as HSE intensifies bakery inspections
The renewed focus on flour dust management follows ongoing efforts by the HSE to reduce the incidence of occupational asthma, one of the most common work-related lung diseases in the UK.
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Canada begins anti-dumping investigation into wheat gluten imports
The investigation covers wheat gluten used primarily in food manufacturing, baking, pet food and other industrial applications
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Tanzania farmers push for wider use of indigenous seeds
Advocates say traditional seed varieties can strengthen food security, cut production costs and help farmers cope with climate pressures.
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QuantiPath appoints Tyler Stephens to strengthen food safety expertise
The appointment continues the company’s push to expand its technical and commercial capabilities as it scales its rapid pathogen testing platform across multiple sectors of the food industry.