207 cases. One strain. One death. But perhaps the biggest food safety story is not the eggs. It is that authorities were able to connect the cases at all. On 26 May 2026, something unusual appeared in the UK’s foodborne disease surveillance system. It wasn’t a visibly contaminated batch
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What a review of 91 food safety interventions reveals about how Africa measures success We trained them. We certified them. We counted them. But did the food get safer? That question should sit at the centre of every food safety programme. Yet many interventions end with a familiar set of
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Every certified food business has a story about the day the auditor walked in. Richard Jackson, founder of SHEQ Consulting, is more interested in the other 364 days. Nearly eight years after starting his firm in Port Elizabeth, he has quietly built one of the continent’s most trusted food safety
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TechPalate Explains Imagine this. A consumer falls ill after eating a packaged food product. The investigation begins. One agency examines the food, another looks at the manufacturer, another checks the farm, another investigates imports, another tests samples. Each is doing its job. But are they working
In the late 18th century, Europe was consumed by war and one of the greatest challenges armies faced wasn’t enemy fire, but food spoilage. Feeding thousands of soldiers on long campaigns was nearly impossible with traditional preservation methods like salting, smoking, or drying. In 1795, the French government under
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As we dive into the second part of our food waste series, technology is proving to be a powerful ally. It’s fascinating to see how various innovators are stepping up to the challenge across the globe, including Africa. From AI-driven insights to innovative packaging, the landscape is brimming with creativity
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