January 8, 2026 | Australia

La Trobe University Develops Portable Biosensor to Detect PFAS in Water

The device is designed to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of more than 15,000 synthetic chemicals used in products such as firefighting foams, food packaging and stain-resistant fabrics A portable biosensor…

January 1, 2026 | Food

Saudi Halal Centre launches ESG-Aligned Halal Mark Track

The initiative is part of an integrated partnership with Halal Product Development Company, owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), and THIQAH The Saudi Halal Centre, an affiliate of the…

December 24, 2025 | Company News

Hardy Diagnostics, NEMIS Technologies form strategic alliance to advance food safety testing

The partnership marks a significant step forward in promoting proactive food safety and environmental monitoring Hardy Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of culture media and diagnostic solutions for microbiology…

December 8, 2025 | Australia

Australia’s Humpty Doo Barramundi farm to achieve ASC certification

This certification is an important step forward for the sector and a powerful example of the positive change ASC aims to drive across global aquaculture Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced…

December 5, 2025 | Food

SFDA and Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency forge strategic partnership

This strategic agreement is an extension of SFDA’s ongoing efforts to expand its regional and international partnerships The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and the Turkish Halal Accreditation Agency…

December 4, 2025 | Food Safety and Testing

Fish freshness easily monitored with a new sensor

The prototype sensor can determine the freshness of a fish in under two minutes To determine if a fish is fresh, people recommend examining its eyes and gills or giving…
Researchers propose a novel nanostructured SERS sensor integrated into a stretchable and antimicrobial wrapper for food quality monitoring and preservation.

November 27, 2025 | Food

Korean researchers unveil 2-in-1 SERS wrapper with antimicrobial food protection

Food quality and safety are crucial. However, conventional food-monitoring methods, including ribotyping and polymerase chain reaction, tend to be destructive and lengthy. These shortcomings limit their potential for broad applications.…

November 20, 2025 | Beverages

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces Multi-Parameter Molecular Assay for rapid beverage quality testing

New Multiplex qPCR Assay developed in collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners delivers faster, broader detection to help protect product quality and brand reputation To support the quality of beverage products,…

November 18, 2025 | Europe

EU–Vietnam collaboration strengthens fight against antibiotic resistance in poultry production

Vietnam has taken major regulatory steps to curb antibiotic use in livestock As World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week begins, the European Union is spotlighting Vietnam’s rapid progress in reducing…

November 7, 2025 | Company News

Intertek acquires Costa Rican testing business Suplilab

The acquisition will enable Intertek to establish a leading position in Costa Rica’s food and medical devices sectors Intertek Group plc, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide,…