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Food Scandals Through The Years

Milk Contamination in China (2008): In 2008, the Chinese milk scandal involved the adulteration of infant formula with melamine, a chemical that mimics protein levels. This scandal resulted in numerous cases of infant illness and several deaths. It raised concerns about food safety and quality control in China. Peanut Corporation of America Salmonella Outbreak (2008-2009): […]

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Unraveling the Horse Meat Scandal: A Tale of Labeling Issues in the Food Industry

In 2013, the United Kingdom was rocked by a scandal that shook the foundations of the food industry – the horse meat scandal. The revelation that processed beef products contained undisclosed horse meat left consumers questioning the integrity of the supply chain. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of the scandal and […]

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QR Codes: A Glimpse into the Future

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Advancements in Technology

In the intricate tapestry of technological progress and organizational efficiency, asset labels stand as silent witnesses to the evolution of data management. From humble beginnings to today’s advanced systems, the history of asset labels is a fascinating journey that reflects the ever-changing landscape of business needs and technological innovations. In this blog post, we embark […]

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Bud Light adds nutritional label to packaging

It has been suggested that beer drinkers may be unaware that beer contained a lot of calories! Whilst this could be true for a young and inexperienced, possibility first time drinker, we feel sure that a man who has carefully nurtured a “beer belly” will be only too aware that the average pint or 20oz […]

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World’s biggest food companies fail to agree on new unified nutrition label for Europe

Producing a food label designed to help consumers decide whether the product would be suitable for people with a diabetic condition, high blood pressure, heart disease or obesity has proved to be a bit of a minefield. The European idea was to have a “Traffic Light” system depicting colours ranging from red to green, to […]

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Barcodes on polling cards to be trialled by three councils

At the last General Election there was a lot of talk in media circles regarding the possibility of some fraud having taken place, which could have affected the results in some constituencies. The British system of voting has changed very little since the Act of Union in 1707. To vote in a general or local […]

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Unilever and Veolia sign collaboration agreement to work on sustainable packaging

Unilever and Veolia have signed a deal to work together on emerging technologies, and in particular, focusing on material collection. The new three-year collaboration will look to expand waste collection and recycling infrastructures around the world. This work will ensure that recycled materials are used properly and that they are added back into the value […]

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