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Cinnamon compound draws attention for its potential to slow antibiotic resistance spread

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CHINA – A compound commonly found in cinnamon and used in food products may help limit how bacteria spread antibiotic resistance, according to new research published in the journal Engineering.   The study focuses on cinnamic acid, a naturally occurring plant compound that researchers say interferes with the transfer of

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Food Radar's Inline microwave food contamination detection system

Microwave food contamination detection expands to India, GCC through new industry partnership

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INDIA/MIDDLE EAST – A new partnership between Safe Automations Group and Food Radar Systems AB is introducing microwave-based contamination detection technology to food manufacturers across India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).    The agreement positions Safe Automations as the regional partner responsible for deploying and supporting the system in

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SMEs test new digital traceability model for FDA FSMA 204 compliance in Mexico

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NORWAY – A new pilot initiative in Mexico is testing how smaller food businesses can meet stricter U.S. traceability requirements using global data standards and cloud-based infrastructure.    Kezzler and GS1 Mexico have announced a joint program aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comply with the U.S. Food

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Food safety implementation takes focus as SHEQ Consulting joins Food Safety Summit South Africa 2026 as Bronze Sponsor

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At a time when food safety failures, regulatory pressure, and market access challenges are intensifying across Africa and global markets, conversations around compliance are shifting, from theoretical frameworks to real-world implementation. This shift is precisely why SHEQ Consulting’s participation in the Food Safety Summit South Africa 2026 is drawing attention

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LabelBlind Solutions team presenting FoLSoL 2.0, an AI-powered food labeling and compliance platform, at Indusfood 2026 in Mumbai.

LabelBlind Solutions launches FoLSoL 2.0 at Indusfood 2026 to streamline AI-driven food label compliance

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INDIA – At Indusfood 2026 in Mumbai, LabelBlind Solutions introduced FoLSoL 2.0, an upgraded version of its AI-powered food labeling software designed to help food businesses manage regulatory compliance in real time.    The Mumbai-based company operates as a software-as-a-service provider focused on digitizing food labeling across domestic and export

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Nestlé SMA infant formula products recalled across multiple countries due to potential cereulide contamination

Nestlé recalls SMA infant formula across COMESA, 37 countries over cereulide risk

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SWITZERLAND – Nestlé has initiated a global recall of selected batches of infant formula following the detection of a quality issue in a key ingredient supplied by a third party.    The recall, first announced on January 5, 2026, now spans at least 37 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, the

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World Health Organization manuals on strengthening foodborne disease surveillance and response systems

WHO releases updated Foodborne Disease Surveillance Manuals to help countries strengthen detection and response systems

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WORLD – The World Health Organization has released updated editions of its full set of manuals on strengthening surveillance of and response to foodborne diseases, providing countries with structured guidance to improve early detection, risk assessment, outbreak investigation, and prevention.    The revised package replaces the 2017 versions and reflects

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Joe Freels and Dr. Tammi Ranalli appointed to lead Neogen’s global food safety business.

Neogen names Joe Freels as Chief Commercial Officer, Dr. Tammi Ranalli to lead Global Food Safety Division

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USA – Neogen Corporation has appointed two senior executives to lead its global food safety business as the company strengthens its commercial and operational leadership across international markets.   The Michigan-based diagnostics and food safety company confirmed that Joe Freels assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial

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Innodal’s INNEO antimicrobial technology used in a meat processing environment to control Listeria monocytogenes.

USDA clears Innodal’s INNEO for Listeria control in U.S. meat, poultry processing

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USA — Innodal, a Canadian biotechnology company specializing in natural antimicrobial food safety solutions, has received regulatory clearance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s-FSIS) to deploy its INNEO technology in U.S. red meat and poultry processing.   The agency issued a No Objection Letter

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Close-up of the NIMA Gluten Sensor, a portable device used to detect gluten in prepared meals.

NIMA unveils reengineered handheld gluten sensor with expanded detection capability

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USA — NIMA Partners has introduced a next-generation version of its NIMA Gluten Sensor, a handheld device designed to help consumers detect gluten in food at the point of consumption.    The updated device incorporates new sensor technology and upgraded testing capsules, expanding its detection scope while maintaining laboratory-verified performance

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