In this study (open access), the authors developed a classification model for shrimp (prawn) origin using fused data from Stable Isotope Ration Analysis (SIRA) and trace elemental profiling. They built the model using reference samples from Ecuador (n = 191), Honduras (n = 118), and Thailand (n = 66).…
This review (open access) examines state-of-the-art technologies developed to support traceability and anti-counterfeiting in agri-food supply chains, considering their application across the full spectrum of stakeholders. It includes sections on
- AI and Internet-of-Things
- Barcode, Non-electronic approaches, and molecular traceability
- RFiD and Near Field Communication…
This study (open access) builds upon previously published work. The authors expand the scope of multiplex digitalPCR (dPCR) analysis for undeclared GM soy to simultaneously check for 19 different GM events and the lectin (Le1) endogene, and proved the method’s transferability to a popular commercial dPCR…
One in four UK medium-to-large businesses experienced fraud in 2024. The most common vulnerabilities cut across sector and food industry businesses have been amongst the victims. They include cyberattacks, unauthorised push payment fraud, and cargo theft using sophisticated fake commercial documentation or company details.
The UK Government have published their…
The International Conference on Molluscan Shellfish Safety (ICMSS) is the premier global forum for advancing shellfish safety. Join leading scientists, regulators, and industry experts to share cutting-edge research, discuss emerging threats, and shape the future of safe, sustainable shellfish production.
Although the programme is primarily safety, rather than authenticity, there…
The EU Horizon DETECTIVE project aims to create, validate, and apply pioneering detection techniques for identifying organisms and products as a result of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs).
The DETECTIVE project is organising a workshop on the 29th April 2026 (Vienna, Austria), to discuss building capabilities for the detection and traceability of NGT-derived products.
Participants will gain insights into…
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨 🍽️ Authentic Food Festival & Conference
📍 Dublin | 📅 27–28 May
Join food professionals, researchers, and fraud fighters from across the globe for two unforgettable days of insight, debate, and hands-on experience.
Full programme & event details available here.
Three dynamic parallel…
This is the 5th meeting of this 1 day conference, jointly organised by the Food Interest Group and the Separation Science Interest Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and held at the prestigious Burlington House RSC headquarters in London's Piccadilly.
Prices are deliberately accessible, with early bird registration as low as GBP £35 for RSC members, and GBP £10 for…
