New Year… Less Food Recalls?

Farmers and milk producers globally are including A2 milk in their range of products and, as one of the most innovative countries in the world, Switzerland is no exception.

It took us a little while to count and classify a whopping 1481 food recalls reported in 2021 in Europe. This represents a 27% increase from 2020, which shows that European authorities are implementing tighter controls and regulations.

A big mix of random food products were recalled in Europe in October. To give you an example, there’s crocodile meat involved.

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August: summer, beach, barbecues and… food recalls? Yes - 159, to be more precise.

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Last July was a month to forget in Europe.

Our monthly food recall overview is back!

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March ended with slightly less recalls (98) reported in Europe than in the previous month (105).

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Last month we saw an increase of about 43% in food recalls reported in Europe, compared to January.

The dairy industry is constantly seeking innovation. A2 milk is a market newcomer that has been in great demand, but as a premium product the risk of fraud is high. How can dairy producers innovate with A2 milk, while guaranteeing its authenticity?

2021 starts with a decrease in the total number of monthly food recalls in Europe. Compared to last year’s monthly average of 97.3 recalls, January 2021 saw a decrease of about 25%.

2020 was a challenging year for businesses and individuals around the world, and not less so for the food industry, which had to deal with new supply chain challenges and reinvent itself to cope with changing consumer preferences.

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