2023 Lessons Learnt, Honey Adulteration, Testing: Nick Jolley
Beginning his career with a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Nick Jolley has since held decorative career in the Quality Assurance space. Nick is the current Quality Assurance Manager at Hive + Wellness, who own the Honey portfolio: Capilano Honey, Barnes Naturals, and Wescobee Honey. Nick will bring his industry insights on Quality Assurance in honey.
In this presentation, Nick Jolley provides an in-depth look at the challenges of honey adulteration, focusing on the risks, testing methods, and lessons learned in verifying honey authenticity. He explores the Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Points (VACCP) approach to manage threats throughout the honey supply chain, from beekeeping and processing to distribution. Key points include advanced testing techniques such as isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and enzyme analysis, which are used to detect fraud and contamination. This session is essential for industry professionals seeking to strengthen their quality control processes and ensure the integrity of honey products.
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