Ask The Expert: 21 July 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (GMT +01:00)
Food fraud is one of the most persistent and costly threats facing the global food and beverage sector, undermining authenticity, eroding consumer trust and exposing weaknesses across increasingly complex supply chains. In this Ask the Expert, hosted by Technology Networks, I will examine how sophisticated and fast-evolving fraud risks are testing the industry's ability to prevent food fraud and what science can do to help us stay ahead of the fraudsters.
Drawing on the work of the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), I will explore how evidence-based methods, robust testing strategies and shared intelligence come together to protect food integrity. The session will look at the analytical and collaborative approaches that help laboratories, researchers, industry and regulators detect adulteration, deter bad actors and disrupt fraudulent activity before it reaches the consumer.
Although each live Q&A is shaped by audience questions, anticipated discussion topics include:
- Understanding the latest trends, emerging risks and challenges shaping the global food fraud landscape
- Exploring evidence-based strategies and analytical approaches for detecting, preventing and deterring food fraud
- Examining how intelligence sharing and cross-sector collaboration strengthen food authenticity and supply chain resilience
- Discovering how scientific resources, harmonised approaches and global networks support more effective food fraud mitigation
This discussion is a preview of Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026, where experts from industry, academia and regulation will examine the technologies, testing strategies and regulatory developments that safeguard the quality, safety and authenticity of food and beverages worldwide. Food fraud detection is one part of the broader testing landscape the event explores, connecting authenticity work to the wider analytical science behind safe, high-quality food and drink.
Register now to gain insights into the fight against food fraud and discover what to expect at Advances in Food & Beverage Testing 2026.
