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Danish Veterinary Agency Clamps Down on False Labelling Claims of Food Products
In a nationwide action, the Danish Veterinary Agency has clamped down on false nutritional and health claims about food products. The agency stated that the number of false or misleading claims made by food producers was far too high and showed a significant increase compared to 2019.
The Food Safety Gamble
Money is tight for consumers, mortgage rate increase, as do food prices. A European, if not global, crisis looms, and consumers try to save money and energy wherever possible. But some of these measures are likely to cause severe food safety risks.
Have you heard of Greedflation?
Have you heard of Greedflation? According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), almost 50% of the inflation cannot be explained by rising energy or production costs. Do retailers make extra profits on the back of consumers? Or is it not that simple?
Interview with Dr. Marta Prado About the Use of AI and Nanotechnology in the TITAN Project
Marta Prado discusses with Bert Popping the innovative role of INL, FOCOS, AI Talentum and The New Fork in the EU-Project TITAN
Interview with Dr. Edward Sliwinski about the TITAN Project
Edward Sliwinski discusses with Bert Popping the innovative approaches taken by the EU-funded project TITAN to enhance transparency and sustainability of the food value chain.
Time for Mobile Labs!
India and Pakistan heavily invest in mobile food safety testing labs. To make best use of the limited space, on-board analytical devices are ideally small but powerful. This is one of the key goals of the recently-funded TITAN project: creating portable, simple-to-use devices that, combined with artificial intelligence, can provide additional insights and data interpretation.
The Official Start of the TITAN EU Project
The EU-funded TITAL project, with FOCOS as one of the partners, held its kick-off meeting on 12-14 September. The project will address transparency and authenticity issues using novel analytical tools in combination with artificial intelligence.
Gene-Editing and Pesticide Reduction
How can gene editing be used to reduce the use of pesticides or increase the yield? New ideas and new approaches make it possible.
Food Security – New Trends in Aquaculture and Agriculture
What are the new trends in food security? New protein sources, new farming practices, digitization in the supply chain and new analytical methods.
