British Food Journal: Volume 101 Issue 10

Public perceptions about microbiological hazards in food

A marked increase in the incidence of microbial food poisoning parallels increasing scientific and public concern about microbiological hazards. This literature review highlights…

The use of statistical process control in food packing: Preliminary findings and future research agenda

Presents a synthesis of the early findings from an ongoing project researching the issues surrounding the use of SPC in a food packing environment. A cognitive mapping approach…

The price schedule required to smooth seasonal milk supply

Develops a method for estimating the monthly milk price schedule needed to counter the effects of seasonality, which is an enduring feature of milk production in the UK. The issue…

Discovery markets Communicating product identities in specialised sectors

Based upon initial research conducted in the specialist cheese sector in the UK, this paper suggests that some relevant issues may not be fully illuminated by standard concepts…

Functional foods: some relevant considerations?

An unambiguous and agreed definition of what a functional food is does not exist. However, broadly speaking, a food is said to be functional if it contains a food component which…

Australian food and nutrition Web sites

GM food labelling

Hygiene assessment system for meat

Meat hygiene: review of progress

UK implements EC ruling on Egyptian peanuts

UK food exports escape trade sanctions

Beef exports

Infringement proceedings against Belgium

New regulations for bottled waters

UK recommends approval of cereal fractions as novel foods

Guidance notes on novel foods legislation and labelling of GM foods

GMOs

Infringement procedures against France, Germany and Greece

EU and USA sign veterinary agreement