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BBSRC announce new projects aimed at improving UK crops 04 May 2012

The BBSRC have announced nine new industry-relevant crop research projects as part of the Crop Improvement Research Club (CIRC).

IUFoST elects new Fellows 04 May 2012

The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) has announced that 22 outstanding food scientists and technologists have been elected to the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).

'Focus on Enforcement' campaign provides small businesses with a voice in how regulations are enforced 03 May 2012

The first review theme of the Government's 'Focus on Enforcement' campaign, 'The Small Businesses in Food Manufacturing Review', has been launched this week.

New Chief Scientist Appointed 30 Apr 2012

Professor Ian Boyd has been appointed by Defra to be its new Chief Scientific Advisor

Now online - IFST conference news, presentations and podcasts 27 Apr 2012

Delegates saw a lively two days as the IFST spring conference took place at Leatherhead Food Research. Nutrition for Olympians, Nutrition for all, was a unique opportunity to see a well-rounded view of the sports nutrition industry.

Apprentice of the Year Award 25 Apr 2012

UK food and drink industry is very keen to celebrate its next generation of leaders, so it's looking for this year's Food and Drink Federation Apprentice of the Year.

Food safety scheme attracts record numbers 20 Apr 2012

A record number of businesses have turned to the SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval scheme to gain a food safety certification recognised by leading national buyers.

EFSA set reduction targets for Salmonella in turkeys 18 Apr 2012

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was asked by the European Commission to evaluate the impact on public health of reducing Salmonella levels in turkeys across the European Union (EU).