EFSA Perspectives on Microbial Safety of Beef
EFSA was established in order to provide scientific advice and technical support for legislation and policies in all fields which have a direct or indirect impact on food and feed safety, Marta Hugas and Ernesto Liebana, from the Biological Hazards Unit...

Technological Milestones from Carcase to Product
The role of science and technology is playing an increasingly important part throughout the meat and livestock industry. This trend is particularly evident in the processing sector, where meat quality, taste, carcase grades and value can now be determined...

Production Chains, Skills and Farming
The UK could suffer future food shortages unless the numbers of skilled people entering UK farming increases, writes TheMeatSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Developing a Global Agenda for Farming
An increase in global agriculture trading through freer trading regulations could increase the worldwide benefits by $165 billion a year, writes TheMeatSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Functional Ingredients Spur Market Growth
Consumers today place a high priority on good nutrition. Ever since probiotic yogurts hit the market, consumers have known that our intestines are populated by innumerable bacteria that go by the names of Bifidus Digestivum, Lactobacillus Reuteri, and...

Energy - Making the Most of It
Higher energy efficiency in the food industry can be achieved through the optimal interaction of system components, according to an Energy Efficiency Trend Report from Anuga FoodTec 2009.