FOODAKAI Global Food Fraud Index Key product categories such as nuts, dairy, and cereals experience significant fraud increases, with emerging risks in garlic and non-alcoholic beverages. CHICAGO ...

But restaurant-goers beware: As the most consumed and highest imported seafood in the U.S., shrimp are vulnerable to food fraud, species substitution and mislabeling. To help combat the issue ...

Food fraud – the intentional adulteration, misrepresentation or mislabeling of food products for economic gain – has been around almost as long as the food industry itself. But, more recently ...

Food fraud is on the rise, from olive oil to tomato purée. But what's driving this increase and how can you tell if you're eating the real deal?

Food fraud occurs when products that do not meet consumer expectations reach the market and, in extreme cases, this can lead to health problems. To combat this misleading and critical practice in ...

Food fraud can harm the consumer’s health, as toxic additives may be added, or essential nutrients may be removed as part of the fraud process. This increases the risk of foodborne illnesses or could ...

Food fraud can be defined as any action taken with the intention of deceiving customers about the identity, quality and composition of food products for financial gain. The exact cost of this type of ...

Types of food products frequently altered as part of food fraud. Parmesan cheese, maple syrup, EVOO and honey. Photo taken: April 2, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois.

Food delivery services are plagued with "refund fraud," as customers demand money back for alleged unsatisfactory orders — even if there was nothing wrong with the items received. According to a ...

Food fraud may never be fully eliminated, and blockchain, while revolutionary, is not a silver bullet. If you are vetting a solution that promises immediate gains without a bit of trial, ...

Food fraud siphons up to $50 billion from the global food industry every year and endangers public health. When deployed rigorously and realistically, blockchain could prevent this shadowy crime.