Biotesting feed, food and environment objects

Algae in Food and Feed

Algae are primary producers which present a remarkable source of different nutrients. While the high protein content of various species is one of the main reasons to consider them as an unconventional source of proteins, oils from microalgae rich in some PUFAs seem particularly suitable for children, pregnant women, vegetarians and patients with fish allergies. Since algae also represent an imp...

Aquaculture feed and food safety.

The ultimate objective of an aquaculture feed manufacturer and aquaculture food supplier is to ensure that the feed or food produced is both safe and wholesome. Reported food safety risks, which may be associated with the use of commercial animal feeds, including compound aquaculture feeds, usually result from the possible presence of unwanted contaminants, either within the feed ingredients us...

Representative sampling for food and feed materials: a critical need for food/feed safety.

Food and Feed Safety of Genetically Engineered Food Crops.

The first genetically engineered (GE) food crop (tomato) was introduced in 1995, followed by the successful development and commercial release of maize, soybeans, cotton, canola, potatoes, papaya, alfalfa, squash, and sugar beets with specific new genetic traits. Even though the safety of every new GE crop has been evaluated by various regulatory authorities throughout the world prior to its co...

‘ Environment and Food ’ or Population , Health , Environment , and Food ?

A s commentators on Colin Sage’s book Environment and Food (Sage 2012) and with one of us as a member of the ‘meet the critics’ ’ session at AAG 2012, we are pleased to collaborate with fellow critics and Sage on furthering the compelling debates he develops in his timely and sharply executed book. Together, as a geographer (David) dedicated to coupled human-land systems – and as a reviewer for...