Nikki Shariat Ph.D

2 months ago | food-safety.com | Bailee Henderson |Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier

A bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives aims to prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using federal funds to implement its proposed regulatory framework for Salmonella in raw poultry products. House Resolution (HR) 690 is sponsored by Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Steve Womack (R-AK), and its currently under review by the House Committee on Agriculture. Rep.

2 months ago | food-safety.com | Bailee Henderson |Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier

Researchers from Wageningen University and Research (WUR) have characterized the toxicological effects and allergenic potential of emerging alternative protein sources in a recent review. The review looked at alternative protein sources currently being explored for their sustainability and their potential in meeting global protein demand.

2 months ago | food-safety.com | Nikki Shariat Ph.D |Richard F. Stier

Avantium N.V. has entered a joint development agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA LLC to explore the use of Releaf, Avantium's plant-based polyethylene furanoate (PEF) polymer, in rigid containers for food, beverages, and other products. Releaf is a 100 percent plant-based, high-performance polymer that can be recycled in existing PET recycling streams.