Sobeval partially reopens after covert video investigation

French authorities have partially lifted suspension on a veal abattoir after an investigation into an undercover video from an animal welfare charity. Sobeval, part of the Van Drie group, had […]
Discussions on building consumer trust probably should involve consumers

Opinion In his welcoming remarks at the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) conference last week, Peter Freedman, managing director of the Consumer Goods Forum, which convenes the annual conference, asserted […]
Microbial recalls up but overall alerts down in Australia

Undeclared allergens and microbial contamination were responsible for the majority of recalls in Australia this past year. Undeclared allergens caused 32 of the 87 recalls in 2019 while 30 were […]
French outbreaks linked to shellfish closed 30 harvest sites

More than 30 harvest sites were closed over a two month period in France as part of outbreaks linked to eating oysters, according to recently released data. Because of confirmed […]