Africa's No.1 Food Safety, Quality & Compliance Magazine
EUROPE – Delving into the world of novel foods is about to get a whole lot easier, thanks to a groundbreaking project initiated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). With an appetite for innovation, EFSA is setting the stage to develop a comprehensive structured database that promises to be a game-changer for the entire food industry. Picture a vast…
READ MORE
GLOBAL – The World Health Organization (WHO) is extending an open invitation to experts who can play a pivotal role in advancing the comprehension of foodborne diseases. If you’re passionate about food safety, statistics, hygiene, and environmental health, this is your opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking structured expert judgement study. WHO is embarking on a mission to estimate the…
READ MORE
SWITZERLAND – Bühler, a Swiss technology group, has taken a significant step toward meeting the increasing demand for sustainable animal feed by entering a strategic partnership with Israeli genomics company NRGene Technologies. The innovative collaboration will harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize black soldier fly genetics and processing, with the aim of bolstering insect protein production for…
READ MORE
NAMIBIA – In a move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has imposed a ban on the importation of several food items and alcoholic beverages from Angola. The ban which was effective on 6 September, 2023 targets products lacking clear expiry dates, proper composition information, and packaging in English, thereby violating health regulations. Namra spokesperson Tonateni…
READ MORE