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Four convicted for diverting unfit meat into the human food chain
Four men and a business have been found guilty of illegally selling unfit meat, following an NFCU investigation. Sentencing is expected in the coming months.
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Researchers investigate reliability of virgin olive oil and pine nut authentication methods
University of Barcelona researchers unveil new methods to tackle food fraud, ensuring the authenticity of olive oil and pine nuts.
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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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Navigating food safety and quality in an era of global challenges
Barilla’s Roberto Buttini shares the pasta company’s proactive strategies for heading off product challenges in today’s uncertain climate.
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Food authenticity – mitigating food crime risks and threats
Food fraud continues to pose significant risks to global supply chains, undermining consumer trust and public health. Sterling Crew, Chair of the Food Authenticity Network and a leading food safety advocate, explores strategies to mitigate these threats and safeguard food authenticity.
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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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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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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.
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Unlocking precision: Process NIR’s impact on profitability in food processing
Discover how Process NIR technology from Perten, a PerkinElmer company, can boost profitability in food processing by reducing waste, lowering energy costs, and improving operational efficiency.
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What’s really in your soy sauce?
Professor Chris Elliott investigates the concerning food fraud risks posed by shortcuts in soy sauce production
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How innovation has shaped dietary supplement testing for quality and compliance
Catch up on this virtual panel to hear experts discuss new liquid chromatography technologies and techniques for separation of dietary supplements.
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Are vegetable oils the biggest food fraud risk?
Professor Chris Elliott delves into why vegetable oils are particularly prone to food fraud, examining historical cases, current vulnerabilities, and potential solutions.
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AI for Success: foundational requirements to achieve excellence
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring industry leaders and AI experts as we explore the vital AI requirements shaping the future of the food and beverage industry.
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The emerging significance of corruption in our global food system
Professor Chris Elliott describes how corruption significantly impacts the food system, as revealed by a comprehensive study on food-related corruption, highlighting five major types.
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Video: Training on toxicity pathways and chemical kinetics
Experts deliver training and state-of-the-art knowledge on recent developments in toxicological hazard and risk assessment for food safety.
