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Just as the food industry was learning to manage COVID-related shortages, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further increased critical supply chain issues. As the urgency around ingredient substitutions increases, so too does the risk of food fraud and economically-motivated adulteration…

The future of food safety will be heavily impacted by technology. A relevant example is presented in a recent publication that describes the use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to rapidly detect trace levels of gluten or nuts in…

Don’t forget your chance to nominate for the joint Allergen Bureau/New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) award for best practice food allergen management in New Zealand. If you follow best practice allergen management in your company or…

The Australian Federal Budget has announced a $26.9 million investment over 4 years to address allergy and anaphylaxis. The funding will lead to the creation of two vital organisations, the National Allergy Council (NAC) and National Allergy Centre of Excellence…

Dairy products are more prone to undeclared allergen recalls because they often contain a wide variety of ingredients, according to Mamun Chowdhury, technical manager for SGS North America Inc. This is one of many insights offered in an article published…

The recent announcements of funding to address allergy and anaphylaxis shows both the significance of this health-related concern, and the dedication in our region to solving or providing outcomes that assist those impacted.  In Australia and New Zealand, we are incredibly…