(DLG). The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has again awarded its prize for outstanding work in German-speaking sensory science this year. The “DLG Sensorik Award” goes to two young scientists: Dr. Johanna Trautmann, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and M.Sc. Jens Reineke, Zurich University of Applied Sciences. With the Sensorik Award, which is given annually, the DLG promotes exceptional, scientific commitment in the field of food sensor technology. In addition to the scientific quality, the two excellent research papers have a high practical benefit for the food industry. This year the focus is on "boar taint" and "training management for beer" ...

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(DLG). The establishment of sensory quality assurance in production facilities is increasing due to the requirements of various food standards. As a result, food sensors are gaining in importance. This generates a great need for training and will lead to a further differentiation of the methodological instruments. This is the conclusion of this year's Food Sensory Day of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) in Kronberg, Hesse. Experts from the areas of food sensor technology, product development, quality management and marketing discussed the theme "From the idea to market success: Sensory methods in practice" ...

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Berlin, September 30, 2016. According to current estimates, over half a million chickens will be consumed at the Munich Oktoberfest in 2016. What is special: They do not come from far away, as is not infrequently the case in gastronomy - but mainly from Germany and partly from Austria. The hosts of the large beer tents do what the vast majority of German consumers demand: they almost all mark the origin of their poultry on the menu ...

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Since July 1, 2016, all slaughterhouses that take part in the Animal Welfare Pig Initiative are obliged to carry out an extended collection of findings data. The results from the official meat inspections have since been reported to the central QS findings database. Currently more than 70 percent of all slaughterings are recorded in this way ...

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The head of the Federation of German Consumer Organizations, Klaus Müller, has called for a graded quality seal for meat products in the supermarket. "I advocate the introduction of a four-stage labeling of meat products, analogous to that of fresh eggs," said Müller of the "Rheinische Post" (Friday edition) ...

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In the Neuwied district, the number of people suffering from contagious diarrhea, triggered by the microorganism Campylobacter, has increased only slightly in recent years, but has increased continuously.

Source: Rein newspaper

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(DLG). As part of this year's Food Sensor Technology Day, the DLG (German Agricultural Society) is once again giving the DLG Sensor Technology Award to young scientists from the field of food sensor technology. In the final, which takes place as part of the industry get-together, five researchers apply for the renowned young talent award. The DLG food day sensor technology takes place on 28/29. September in Kronberg im Taunus ...

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Accidents at work with professional knives cause damage in the order of several hundred million euros every year in Europe. In addition to the consequences for the individual employee, this primarily affects employers, accident insurance companies and health insurance companies ...

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A delicious Hungarian salami straight from the producer. Tasty wild boar sausage from Romania or delicate beef from Japan: What could please the culinary heart of those who stayed at home can turn out to be a ticking time bomb when an animal disease is introduced. For this reason, the Federal Veterinary Association expressly warns against importing meat and sausage products as well as hunting trophies such as wild boar skins from vacation to Germany ...

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Canned tinplate is being discussed critically. On the one hand, bisphenol A is one of the starting materials for the can interior lacquer, which is said to have hormone-like effects. On the other hand, the European REACH regulation calls for a switch to chromium-free post-treatment processes in tinplate production. Coating systems based on polyester are proving to be a promising alternative in a research project at Fraunhofer IPA ...

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For reasons of preventive consumer protection, the EDEKA head office is recalling the item “GUT & GÜNSTIG Delikatess Mini Salami” in a double pack of 2 x 25g, produced by the zur Mühlen Gruppe Markenvertriebs GmbH. Hamburg. For reasons of preventive consumer protection, the EDEKA head office is recalling the item “GUT & GÜNSTIG Delikatess Mini Salami” in a double pack of 2 x 25g, produced by the zur Mühlen Gruppe Markenvertriebs GmbH. A production batch of this article with the best before date 27.10.16/XNUMX/XNUMX is affected. The product was sold nationwide mainly in Marktkauf and EDEKA stores ...

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