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International approaches to tackling food fraud

In this interview, we spoke to key members of the Food Authenticity Network to find out more about the increasing problem of food adulteration and the collaborations being made to address it.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 11 Jan 2022

Collaborative approaches to honey adulteration detection

In this interview, we spoke to Marisa Amadei and Professor Norberto Luis Garcia to explore the impact of honey fraud on global food supply chains.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 10 Jan 2022

New model can help determine the origin of food in an efficient and low-cost manner

Fraudulent practices in food production, especially false claims of geographical origin, cause billions of dollars in economic damage every year. Botanists at the University of Basel have now developed a model that can be used to determine the origin of food in an efficient and low-cost manner.

11 Oct 2021

Addressing Honey Fraud in Global Food Chains

In this interview, Peter Awram is an expert from the Worker Bee Honey Company, the largest apiary in British Columbia, Canada, and Gillian Wade, an expert in consumer class action litigation, discuss the issues facing honey producers.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 22 Sep 2021

Research surveys hygiene practices in food supply chains during COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers survey hygiene procedures in food supply chains implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Apr 2021

Investigating Food Fraud in the Honey Industry

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Ron Phipps about food fraud within the honey industry and the methods for investigating it.

From Bruker BioSpin - NMR, EPR and Imaging 16 Mar 2021

Bayreuth researchers develop a rapid test to detect quality and authenticity of olive oil

Extra virgin olive oil is extracted from cold-pressed, high-quality olives and is one of the most popular foods in Europe. However, inferior counterfeits are coming onto the market in increasing number.

3 Mar 2021

What safety measures have food suppliers implemented in response to COVID-19?

Researchers surveyed small to large food companies in 16 countries on food safety attributes and emergency plans. They found that less than half the food companies had documented putting emergency plans in place for pandemics and public health crises.

9 Dec 2020