Plant based foods are in high demand because nutritional epidemiology has linked them to
improve wellbeing and longevity. Spoilage of plant commodities routinely occurs all over the …

Escherichia coli are remarkably versatile microorganisms and important members of the
normal intestinal microbiota of humans and animals. This harmless commensal organism …

The role of food‐producing environments in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) in EU plant‐based food production, terrestrial animals (poultry, cattle and …

Background Increasing living standards and improvement of purchase empowerment has
led to consume packed and ready made fruits and vegetables. Also awareness of the health …

Promotion of healthier lifestyles has led to an increase in consumption of fresh produce.
Such foodstuffs may expose consumers to increased risk of foodborne disease, as often they …

Fresh produce, when consumed raw, can be a source of exposure to antimicrobial residues,
antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB) and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) of clinical …

Abstract Currently, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are thrown away each year, most of which are
incinerated or landfilled causing large environmental, social, and economic issues …

Disease outbreaks caused by the ingestion of contaminated vegetables and fruits pose a
significant problem to human health. The sources of contamination of these food products at …

Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger technology and is expected to face some
difficulties and challenges in various industries due to its transparency, decentralization …

European food production systems have become very efficient in terms of high yield, quality
and safety. However, these production systems are not sustainable since, amongst other …