Jenny Bell

Kevin Hollinrake, member of parliament for Thirsk and Malton has officially launched the first fully flow-through, edge of field waterbody safety assessment facility in Europe at an exclusive event in York. The E-Flows mesocosm, a ground breaking project designed and developed by Translational science and research organisation Fera Science Ltd in partnership with CHAP (Centre for Crop Health and Protection) and supported by Innovate UK, will be managed and operated by Fera for use by the chemical industry and researchers, supporting the race to support the protection of natural capital and our environment.

Amongst the most heavily regulated and tested food products in the world, infant formula, and formulas for special medical purposes, come with rigorously checked nutritional labelling to ensure they are what they say they are.

Transdisciplinary Approaches in Transforming Feed and Food Production

Plastics and Paper (P&P 2018) offers delegates insights into new ideas, ways to innovate, cut down costs, and how to stay ahead of the competition, whilst remaining compliant despite the ongoing legislative changes and unclear regulations in different countries. Fera will be speaking about "Non-intentionally added substances (NIAS): Past, present and future"

Organisations and individuals working in the food supply chain will be able to tap into new advances and expertise in food and drink packaging, thanks to a new course developed by the Institute for Agri-Food Research and Innovation (IAFRI), a joint venture between Newcastle University and Fera Science Ltd (Fera).

Futurepack brings together leading experts from the packaging industry, major ecommerce players and retailers, brands to bring about positive change. By discussing the future of the industry and providing timely insight on how to identify and achieve growth in the packaging industry it is the forum where innovation connects with and protects the environment. As well as providing access and exposure to a high calibre of attendees, decision makers and experts.

Europe-Wide Listeria Outbreak Causes Top Grocery Retailers to Remove Frozen Corn, Peas, Beans, Spinach & Sorrel From Shelves

Managing the safe supply of food for the world’s fast-growing population is one of the biggest challenges for global society over the next ten years. With the world’s resources under huge stress, the need to ensure that all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life is receiving urgent attention.

Curious visitors will be invited to visit York St John University to learn about botany - the science of plants. Here our leading science experts along will be on hand to share their knowledge - have a go at being a plant pathologist!

Poor nutrition is a persistent problem in low and middle income countries, caused in part by the lack of good quality protein in animal and human diets. Also, rural communities face animal feed shortages, and food crops struggle to grow in poor quality soil.