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
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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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
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
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 – 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
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
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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AFRICA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released a new Explanatory Note aimed at supporting African countries in developing and updating food safety legislation aligned with regional and international standards. The publication provides guidance on the application of the Guidelines for Developing Harmonized Food
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UK – Researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have launched a new investigation into how Campylobacter jejuni, a leading cause of foodborne illness worldwide, competes with other bacteria and adapts to different host environments. The project is supported by a £850,000 (US$988,711.50) award from
