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#Foodfraud threat to industry is high – but technology can help: "There’s no magic formula or silver bullet to prevent food fraud but new thinking and advances in technology make doing so easier than in the past. In 2024, the food industry can leverage technology, regulations and best practice to combat food fraud." https://lnkd.in/gfpUdkue Just Food

A new three-year project will bring together a community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses, laboratories and other stakeholders to create a research and innovation ecosystem to enhance food authenticity and traceability. Prof Saskia van Ruth from UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science will lead a major new coalition to boost authenticity and traceability in the food chain, partnering with 20 organisations including INSME - The International Network for Small and Medium Enterprises and SSAFE. The project is funded under Horizon Europe Coordination and Support Actions. Professor van Ruth said: “Food fraud reaches every dining table in the world and undermines the trust in our foods. The EFF-CoP: European Food Fraud Community of Practice project will establish and mobilise an unprecedented collaborative 5000 member+ community of scientists, regulators, small- and large-sized businesses in food supply chains and laboratories in driving research and innovation for food authenticity to create a future of greater traceability and confidence in our foods. Anyone interested in joining the community is welcome. EFF-CoP will revolutionise how we combat food fraud, promoting fair competition across food businesses and enhancing consumer faith across Europe.” More infomation on the project can be read here: https://lnkd.in/ep735yDR #FoodIndustry #foodfraud.

The JRC report for April on food fraud has been published this week! 🌍 This report provides an overview of food fraud globally. ⏩Find the link to download the report here ▶https://bit.ly/jrcffeu0424 ⏩ It's always about adulterated, counterfeit, smuggled, illegal alcohol 🥃, beer, coffee, dairy products 🧀 , eggs 🥚 , fish 🐟, 🍌 fruits and vegetables , garlic, honey 🍯 , onions, smuggled and expired meat of various species 🥩, milk 🥛, seafood 🍤 , olive and vegetable oils, organic fruits and vegetables, 🍚 rice, soft and carbonated drinks, sugar, wine 🍷 ... 🌍 Fraudsters have been very active across the globe from United States to Chile, from Portugal to Congo, from Russia to Malaysia... 🙏 The report is the result of the great work of Riccardo Siligato PhD LLM and the JRC teams for their exceptional monthly work! (European Commission - @Joint Research Center). For more updates follow me or look at linktr.ee/bsechet Selvarani Elahi MBE Mohammed Ahmed John W SPINK Quincy Lissaur Neil Marshall Dr. Bert Popping Sterling Crew John Points John Carter Ghislain MARECHAL Roberto Buttini Corinne BEGUERIA Olivier Boutou #foodfraud #foodsafety #FoodFraudPrevention #FoodSafetyMatters #FoodIntegrity #GlobalReport #jrcfoodfraudreport #integralim

📌The Monthly Summary of Food Fraud from The European Commission for February 2024 has been published.   ▪ #foodfraud is costing the EU billions annually, and it harms honest producers.  ▪ In most cases, #foodfraduelentactivities constitute to human, animal or plant health, to damage the environment and to ignore ethical principles. Some of the highlights from this report: ➡ The report is dominated by these cases related to product categories' fraud as follows: meat & meat products, poultry & poultry products, fish & fish products, alcoholic bevarages, and fats and oils. ➡Frequently encountered food fraud is mentioned in the report: grey market, document forgery, adulteration & product tampering, mislabelling. ➡Italy is once again among the most frequently mentioned countrie in Europe. 📌 Some key elements to mitigate and prevent food fraud and to build consumers'trust and increase trasparency throughout the entire agri-food supply chain: 🍽"Integration of #FoodSafetyCulture" into organizations, systems and food policies with theoretical and practical applications 🍎 Food Integrity Matrix & Holistic Approach Understanding of Agri-Food Supply Chain Complexity and Its Effects 🎯 Effective Supplier Audits 🔄 Sustainable Supply Chain Management 🍇 Food Labels' Management - Health & Nutritional Claims, Environmental and Ethical Symbols & Quality Certifications ✅ Digital Traceability & Innovation Systems 👩🌾"Increasing Consumer Awareness and Education" on food fraud, food literacy and food labelling & sustainable eco labels #foodfraud #authenticity #consumertrust #transparencyinsupplychain B-NL Academy & Consultancy

In today’s global market, the integrity of our food supply chain is more crucial than ever - but the shadow of food fraud still looms. Neil Coole explores the age-old problem of food fraud - from historical disasters to modern-day deceit - and the cutting-edge tools and technologies that are emerging to combat these risks. Read our latest article below! #foodsafety #foodfraud #technologyinfoodsafety #eyeonfoodsafety #gfsr #fakefood #fakeoliveoil

Global food fraud cases highlight the widespread issue of food adulteration and illegal activities. Food safety remains a critical concern worldwide. Food safety remains a critical concern, and regulatory agencies worldwide continue to combat food fraud to protect consumers. The Joint Research Centre report for April 2024 on food fraud, informative and eye opening. #FoodFraud #FoodSafety #CounterfeitFood #FoodIntegrity #FoodSecurity #FoodQuality #FoodIndustry #FoodSupplyChain #FoodRegulations #FoodTesting #FoodAuthentication #FoodTraceability #FoodLabeling #FoodStandards #FoodInspection #FoodAdulteration #FoodTransparency #FoodCrime #FoodScandal #FoodTrust

📣 HorizonScan Insights "New food fraud discovered in Italy linked to the introduction of baroque potatoes not produced in Italy. Approximately 33 thousand kg of product seized." ⌛ HorizonScan subscribers receive insights like this in real-time as they occur - you could too! Click here to find out how > https://hubs.ly/Q02r24Qm0 #FoodIndustry #FoodSafety #Insights

Foodchain ID plays a crucial role in mitigating risks in the food supply chain for ingredient companies by enhancing traceability and transparency. By implementing robust tracking systems, companies can monitor the journey of ingredients from farm to fork, identifying potential sources of contamination or fraud. This transparency fosters accountability among suppliers and helps companies comply with regulatory standards. Additionally, Foodchain ID allows for rapid response to food safety incidents, minimizing potential harm to consumers and reducing financial losses. Ultimately, it empowers ingredient companies to build trust with customers and stakeholders, ensuring a safer and more resilient food supply chain. Come join us at FIE on Booth 3.0K85 Come and meet with Rhys Lloyd, Juliette Michel, Valérie Le Dévéhat Sohel (Sol) Anwar S. Helen B. Nicolas ROBIN Reza Vagharfard Kate Sutcliffe Dan Pickles #FIE #foodingredientseurope #foodsafety #foodsupplychain

🚨 European Commission's March 2024 Report Uncovers Global Food Fraud, Highlights Efforts to Combat Malpractices The report includes various instances of seized contraband food products, such as seafood, meat, vegetables, and alcoholic beverages, as well as cases of adulteration, product tampering, and mislabeling. The report also highlights efforts to combat food fraud, such as the UK FSA's food fraud hotline and the review of laboratory analyses for herbs and spices. Additionally, it mentions an increase in meat smuggling in Switzerland and a Slovenian study on a food fraud case involving safety risks. Insights like these are easily monitored with SGS Digicomply's Horizon Scanning. Try how it works in our demo: https://hubs.ly/Q02vgkM90 #SGSDigicomply #FoodFraud #FoodSafety #EuropeanCommission

The Food Authenticity Network (FAN) has published its first annual report – giving a detailed snapshot of food fraud activity across the globe in 2023. Based on official sources only, fruit, vegetables and legumes, milk and dairy products, and beverages were the three commodity groups that generated the most food fraud reports. But honey, herbs and spices, and meat and poultry generated most reports based on an analysis of official, media, and peer-reviewed publications. 💡 We recently hosted a webinar discussing the challenges and best practices in assuring the integrity of herbs and spices. The webinar was joined by industry experts in the sector, including Selvarani Elahi MBE, the UK Deputy Government Chemist and FAN Executive Director. Click here to watch the latest webinar on demand: https://okt.to/L1vuEj 📜 Read the FAN's 2023 Global Food Fraud Report: https://okt.to/clFdHR #Foodfraud #FoodAuthenticity #FoodSafety #ProficiencyTesting