Originally published on FoodUnfolded.com in July 2022. What do prawns, celery, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat share in common? Well, these foods can cause serious allergic reactions, but why do some foods trigger allergies more than others, and how do food manufacturers deal with these ingredients? What are food allergies? Allergies occur when a person reacts […]
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In May 2022, I was invited to speak at the 13th annual conference of the World Mycotoxin Forum in Parma. My keynote lecture focused on food safety challenges in a circular economy. Specifically, I addressed the issue of mycotoxin contamination in food processing by-products and why we need to rethink our approach to food safety […]
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Published on FoodUnfolded.com in October 2021. Have you ever stood in front of a well-stocked kitchen cupboard wondering what you should cook for dinner? Incorporating a nifty stock rotation technique adapted from professional kitchens into your meal planning could help you cut down on food waste while ensuring food safety. First Expired, First Out (FEFO) […]
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Originally published in Vakblad VMT in July 2021. Original article can be accessed here. De retailsector oefent door voedselveiligheidslabels invloed uit op de manier waarop wereldwijd voedsel wordt geproduceerd, verpakt, vervoerd en opgeslagen. Dat zegt promovenda Madhura Rao in een proefschrift dat ze onlangs publiceerde. De afgelopen jaren verschijnen steeds vaker kwaliteitslabels op de verpakkingen […]
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Published open access in the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review in April 2021. View full text here. Title European private food safety standards in global agri-food supply chains: a systematic review Abstract Private food safety standards have become an important governance mechanism in contemporary food supply chains. While much has been written about private […]
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Madhura Rao 