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Study finds origin labelling of food boosts local economies
From Moroccan saffron to Cameroonian pepper, the FAO-EBRD study highlights the multiple benefits of geographical indication labelling.
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Europol takes 3,600 tonnes of dangerous food off the market
Figures from the latest haul in the joint Europol-INTERPOL investigation into counterfeit and substandard food has revealed how prevalent crime remains within the worldwide food system.
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United Nations publishes report on food fraud in fisheries
A science-based traceability system is needed to combat the growing international problem of food fraud in the seafood industry, according to a new report by the FAO.
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VIDEO: Food Industry Intelligence Network ‘helps beat fraud’
The Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN) helps to beat food fraud by sharing information more effectively, says its co-chair Helen Sisson in this video interview filmed at New Food’s Food Fraud 2018 conference.
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VIDEO: Food fraud penalties ‘absolutely not sufficient’, says Prof Chris Elliott
The penalties for food and drink fraud are “absolutely not sufficient” to match the nature and seriousness of the crime, says Professor Chris Elliott, in this exclusive video interview, filmed at New Food’s Food Fraud Conference in London earlier this month.
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EU step up fight against food fraud with “Knowledge Centre”
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and food fraud, the European Commission has launched a "Knowledge Centre", operated by the Joint Research Centre.
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French retailer joins the blockchain revolution with eggs, mince and more
Chicken has been plucked as the first product to go on blockchain in an innovative step by a major French retailer. More products, such as eggs and mince, are set to follow.
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Supply-chain mapping ‘invaluable’ in food-fraud fight
Leading scientist and seafood expert Petter Olsen explained to a packed audience why supply chain mapping is so vital and why blockchain - though exciting - has its limitations.
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Genetic barcodes to fight fraudulent superfoods
Increased demand for certain medicinal plants for health foods has created a new and lucrative market for fraudsters. Researchers have developed a new lock and key technique to fight this ever-growing species of fraud.
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Food Fraud 2018: “We can no longer rely on reactive measures”
Professor Samuel Godefroy warned that regulatory authorities must move on from simply responding when there is a crisis created by food fraud and take a more preventative approach.
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Food Fraud 2018: Four key challenges, says Prof Elliott
Food Fraud 2018 chairman Professor Chris Elliott's opening remarks set out the scale of the growing global food fraud threat.
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“Mistrust of science holding us back” says EU food safety commissioner
Consumers are hesitant to embrace innovation due to hostility towards science, Europe's food safety commissioner has said at an event hosted by an Italian consulting firm.
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Top food safety challenges of 2018 in Europe, the US and beyond
Arundhati Kasbekar of global regulatory solution provider Freyr talks us through the main safety issues that the entire food industry is expected to face over the next 12 months.
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Half of Spanish restaurants serving fish that doesn’t match the menu
In the largest study of its kind to have taken place in Spain, researchers have found mislabelled fish in around half of restaurants involved in a survey.
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“World’s safest” marking system could be on the market within a year
Unhackable, random markings on a digital key have been developed by university researchers to fight against pirated products.
