All Food fraud & authenticity articles – Page 2
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NewsNFCU seizes illegal bushmeat in London as one man arrested
Frozen bushmeat including pangolin and cane rat was seized in Deptford as the NFCU intensifies action against illegal food crime in the UK.
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OpinionNew powers and a new era: reshaping the fight against food crime
The NFCU has earned its stripes and is now equipped with much needed long-awaited powers to intercept food crime. Commenting on the Unit’s recent annual report, Professor Chris Elliott divulges the scope of its new capabilities – vital to help combat the pervasive murky threat of food fraud.
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ArticleThe tomato shockwave: how one Panorama story is causing massive shifts in a global supply chain
Food industry shockwaves generated by the Xinjiang-region tomato exposé last year have been significant; but Professor Chris Elliott has wider concerns that no one is talking about…
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Defra’s slow response on illegal meat imports sparks UK biosecurity warning from MPs
MPs warn Defra’s slow action on illegal meat imports leaves Britain’s food and farming sectors exposed to major biosecurity and supply chain risks.
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ArticleThe spicy truth: uncovering cinnamon fraud in the EU market
When you dust a little cinnamon over your cappuccino, the last thing on your mind is fraud. However, scientists at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) have uncovered cases of mislabelling that could lead to potential health risks, as Project Coordinator Anastasia Vlachou reveals.
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ArticleOperation OPSON: the world’s annual stress-test for food crime is sending a louder alarm than ever
The results of last year’s food criminality are in. Here, Professor Chris Elliott shares his biggest concerns about the trends he’s noticed, including the increase in organisation and direct threat to public health.
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NewsMPs warn illegal meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak
A new EFRA Committee report has said illegal meat smuggling is rising, putting public health, farming and UK food security at risk.
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ArticleAdvancing food innovation for a healthier future
Accelerate the time to market for your novel food ingredients and products with trusted human safety testing.
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ArticleFrom tip-off to convictions: inside the battle against food crime
Professor Chris Elliott gives exclusive sobering insight into the criminal undertakings of trusted food industry actors – highlighting the extensive work that’s necessary to uncover the source of food fraud.
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ArticleGeopolitics of food fraud: how globalisation fuels the counterfeit food trade
Filippo Grassi, food industry analyst, and Daniel Davis, supply chain specialist, investigate the rising threat of food fraud, from mislabelled produce to meat and seafood scandals. They explore real-world cases, consumer risks, and how traceability, regulation, and technology can protect global supply chains.
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NewsFour arrested on suspicion of fraud in counterfeit rice investigation
Four arrested as part of food crime investigation uncovering counterfeit basmati rice, as the FSA steps up action against food fraud in the UK.
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ArticleVietnam’s cooking oil crisis: a £250m food fraud scam
A worrying tale has emerged from Vietnam’s food scene that serves as yet another powerful call for provenance we can trust. Chris Elliott reveals all.
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NewsFrom the floor of IAFP 2025: AI moves beyond hype to deliver concrete food safety solutions
At IAFP 2025, AI was no longer a future concept. Speakers from Ecolab, Creme Global, Chick-fil-A and the FDA shared real-world examples of AI driving improvements in compliance, data integration and risk mitigation across the food supply chain.
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ArticleThe rising tide of food fraud
Dr Saskia Van Ruth, University College Dublin, explains how supply chain disruptions and economic pressures are fueling a rise in food fraud worldwide. Recent cases highlight the urgent need for coordinated prevention efforts, such as the European Food Fraud Community of Practice (EFF-CoP), to protect public health and ensure food ...
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ArticleBig news for small businesses in the fight against food fraud
Professor Chris Elliott reveals a long-awaited resource that could tip the balance in the UK’s ongoing battle against food fraud, and this time thousands of small businesses stand to benefit.
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NewsFDA tomato recall upgraded over salmonella risk linked to serious illness and death
The FDA has upgraded the 2025 tomato recall linked to salmonella contamination to Class I risk, warning of serious health dangers including death.
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ArticleWhen 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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ArticleFANtastic alliances: Building a united front against food fraud
Celebrating 10 years of impact, the Food Authenticity Network (FAN) continues to strengthen global food fraud resilience. Now a key partner in the Horizon Europe EFF-CoP project, FAN is helping shape a collaborative future for food authenticity through innovation, community and knowledge exchange.