Food & Beverage

• Researchers identify way to prevent sea urchin fraud

  02-Aug-22 - Geographic substitution and fraud is thriving as demand for the delicacy remains high, and supplies are under pressure.

• Sanctions raising risk of illicit alcohol in Russia; report

  01-Aug-22 - Restaurants in Russia are running short on popular brands, driving up prices and creating an opportunity for counterfeiters.

• Production of fake pesticides rising in EU, says Europol

  28-Jul-22 - Police made 10 arrests during the operation, which also found production equipment and raw materials shipped to Europe.

• UK IPO names Adam Williams as interim CEO

  13-Jul-22 - Williams replaces Tim Moss, who is due to leave the IPO on September 1, while a permanent CEO is sought.

• Cherry producer says digital fingerprint curbs fakes

  05-Jul-22 - Reid Fruits saw a big decline in reports of counterfeiting after adding Laava security labels to its packs.

• Ghanaian industry group takes aim at fake pesticides

  05-Jul-22 - Proposed blueprint will encourage public-private partnerships aimed at developing anti-counterfeiting programmes.

• French gendarmes smash fake Bordeaux wine ring

  04-Jul-22 - A large number of counterfeit bottles of Medoc wines was seized, along with fake labels and printing machinery.

• Big haul of fake Wonka Bars seized in London, UK

  16-Jun-22 - Authorities have warned that counterfeit Wonka Bars may be unsafe to eat, particularly for people with allergies.

• Purdue team test anti-counterfeit tech for whiskey

  09-Jun-22 - Edible, silk tags are printed with a QR or 2D barcode that a consumer can scan with a smartphone to check authenticity.
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  Traceability: the foundation of optimized supply chains today and for the future

  03-Jun-22 - Global supply chains are facing unprecedented stress, and traceability is the answer to maintaining control, writes Systech's Steve Tallant.

• Amid shortages, FDA gives advice on spotting fake infant formula

  03-Jun-22 - Empty store shelves and high prices are raising the risks of fraudsters trying to make a fast buck from counterfeits.

• YPB wins first client for new ProtectCode security feature

  03-Jun-22 - New version of the technology includes an anti-copy feature that makes it almost impossible to replicate, says firm.

• UK food agency seeks greater powers for crimes unit

  31-May-22 - The NFCU has long argued that it needs to add investigative powers to its intelligence operations to fulfil its remit.

• Codex Alimentarius plans news guidance on food fraud

  25-May-22 - Organisation has formed a working group that will update current guidance on food fraud into a unified document.

• NZ's TradeWindow buys traceability specialist Rfider

  20-May-22 - Rfider's tech is being used by companies in the food and beverage sector, including coffee and honey suppliers.

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