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When predictions start to become a grim reality, food-fraud style
With ears to the ground, Professor Chris Elliott reveals some concerning reports of major international food safety breaches; giving credence to his despondent forecasts.
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The US-UK trade deal versus UK food standards: compromises or kept promises?
Should we be pleased with the outcome of last week’s transatlantic trade negotiations? Chris Elliott gives his take on the landmark trade deal that is tiptoeing where many feared to tread.
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Time to stockpile the tins of spam
Professor Chris Elliott warns that the UK's national food security is at breaking point - will we heed history’s lessons or face crisis?
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Welcome to the rogue traders paradise
Discover how Chris Elliott reveals the dark side of erratic tariffs and their role in fuelling global food fraud.
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The unintended and worrying consequences of EUDR
Professor Chris Elliott reveals the highlights and anticipated pitfalls of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), noting holes to fill in the proverbial dike to swerve the tactics of devious greenwashers.
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The illegal meat timebomb ticking louder and louder but the government has cloth ears….
The UK's illegal meat crisis is spiralling out of control. Professor Chris Elliott warns that government inaction risks devastating consequences for food safety and farming.
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Trumpian America: staring at a food safety crisis
Baffled by the machinations of Donald Trump, Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the US President’s impact on food safety…and it’s not good.
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Out of Africa – the future of global food security
Africa is often seen through the lens of food insecurity, but a quiet revolution is underway. Professor Chris Elliott explores how the continent could become a global food powerhouse.
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The European Food Fraud Community of Practice heralds a new era of food integrity
This week, Professor Chris Elliott reveals the launch of a new community initiative that aims to serve generous portions of safe honest food for Europe and beyond.
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The UK Food Security Report 2024 – what’s important and what’s missing?
Professor Chris Elliott critiques the UK Food Security Report 2024, spotlighting three significant omissions impacting national and global food security.
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Bovaer: a lot of hot air or a sinister plot?
This week, Professor Chris Elliott wades in on the widespread unrest surrounding the dairy feed additive trial…
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Starmer versus the farmer: the lose-lose scenario
Professor Chris Elliott warns that new farm inheritance taxes could damage food security and escalate tensions with farmers, urging a quick resolution.
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Food authenticity; new frontiers but as many challenges ahead
This week Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the need to accurately tackle authenticity testing and establish a benchmark that both the industry and public can rely on
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I joined the Food Revolution
Professor Chris Elliott shares valuable insight from the Food Revolution 2024 event in Parma, Italy
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An assessment of the 2024 Food Crime Strategic Assessment
Professor Chris Elliott examines the recent Food Crime Strategic Assessment, highlighting critical risks to the UK food system and the need for annual evaluations.
