Food Fraud is deliberate or intentional tampering with food products by means of adulteration, substitution or misrepresentation of the food products for economic gain. It is a growing issue and is becoming of increasing concern, as it has the potential for detrimental economic, brand and food-safety consequences for the food industry. Here you will find articles related to Food Fraud, authenticity, and innovations that assist in preventing Food Fraud.
With case numbers rising year on year, food fraud remains one of the biggest challenges facing global food systems. Fraudsters are taking advantage of increasingly complex supply chains, as well as global events such as climate change, regional conflicts and new tariff policies. This threatens consu...
Herbs and spices are consistently among the top adulterated food categories worldwide. Their high value, global demand, and powdered or fragmented form make them particularly vulnerable to fraud. Learn more about herb and spice fraud here: 2023 Webinar on fraud in Herbs & Spices In this ar...
This is Part 3 of a three-part series on sugar alternatives. Previous parts covered the following. This last part of the series focuses on other factors to consider when using sugar alternatives. PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 • What sugar alternatives are out there? • What sugar ...
We recently published part 1 of a three-part series on sugar alternatives, which covered the topics ‘What sugar alternatives are out there?’ and ‘What sugar alternatives are permitted in South Africa?’ Read more here. In this second episode you will find information on: Labelling su...
With sugar being the topic of many dietary conversations, the food industry is continually innovating to produce products with less sugar by adding more sugar alternatives. There are various types of sugar alternatives out there, and the details can be confusing. Regulations dictate what sugar a...
Meat products are notorious for being highly susceptible to fraud. This is due to a combination of factors, including the high cost of meat products, the similar sensory properties of different meat species, and the ease of adulterating comminuted and processed meat products. Acts of meat fraud c...
Acts of fraud relating to meat products are ongoing, and a global issue. A brand’s reputation can be severely compromised should a product be found to be fraudulent. Consumers rely on the accurate and complete declaration of food constituents to enable them to make product choices that are cons...
When it comes to food fraud, gelatine and collagen are not usually ingredients that first come to mind. However, compromised authenticity of these products can create major ethical concerns. Because gelatine and collagen are widely used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, acts of adultera...
The Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Processed Meat Products (R. 1283) may require the processed meat industry to take a closer look at their product matrices and verify an absence of gelatine. How can this be done, and to which comminuted processed meat products does...