Food Forensics

Solution provider of food testing specialising in authenticity & traceability with accredited origin and production system testing & Next Generation Sequencing

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Emerging issues and risks, threats to profitability, managing resources…these are just a few of the topics discussed at our panel discussion at #gfsi23.

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Food Fraud Summary January 2022 from the European Commission. Fraud cases include; wine, milk, meat, seafood & fruits #foodfraud

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The market for garlic is strong in most areas, as most nations continue to demand the flavourful bulb. Most of the garlic supply to Europe is currently coming from China & Egypt, although France still shows a strong preference for home-grown crops.

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A study has concluded that oregano is the spice that is the most vulnerable to fraudulent practices in the European Union, revealing that 48% of the oregano samples analyzed in their research were adulterated, especially with olive leaves. #adulteration

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The production of potatoes in Punjab is likely to come down by half this time as the crop has suffered significant damage due to erratic rainfall and cloudy weather over the past month. #weatherimpact #india #potatoes #shortages

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Cyberattack in Port of Antwerpen terminal brings fruit import to a virtual standstill. The site of Sea-Invest in Ghent, a Belgian port terminal, has shut down all operations due to a hacking attack. #cyberattack #belgium

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It’s known as the breadbasket of New Zealand, but Mid Canterbury is facing a worker burnout to complete this year’s harvest. The issue is a worker shortage due to delays in skilled overseas workers getting into the country. #newzealand #laborshortage

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Peru could lose 55 to 70% of its areas suitable for avocado cultivation by 2050 due to climate change. #avocado #climatechange

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Climate change endangers Indian mango output. Experts say that late flowering and the resulting delay in harvests due to climate change and unseasonal rains have affected the flowering cycle of mango seeds.

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Shops have been warned deliveries of nuts and crisps could be at risk after KP Snacks was hit by ransomware. In a letter to retailers, first reported by Better Retailing, the company said it "cannot safely process orders or dispatch goods".

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Food Safety officers on Monday seized adulterated vegetables at the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex. Green peas, butter beans and papad packets were found to contain colouring agents, officials said. #foodsafety #colouringagents #vegetables

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Sri Lanka: 16 tons of illegally imported beetroot concealed inside two refrigerated freight containers in Colombo. The stock of beetroot was imported to Sri Lanka illegally from Pakistan under the guise of importing potatoes. #beetroot #import

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Separate meat fraud operations were found in Netherlands and Spain. The Intelligence and Investigation Service of the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA-IOD) is investigating document fraud involving exported chicken. #foodfraud

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The February Risk Newsletter is out now! To find out more please email: [email protected]
Three key influencers this month
-Political instability in Russia/Ukraine
-China-Covid & power disruption
-Cost of production–energy, CO2 supplies, fertilizer costs, wage inflation

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The market flooded with cheap cauliflower as the Christmas harvest was finally ready. The worst growing conditions for years means there will be a two-week flash sale of the veg. #cauliflower #supply #availability

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Kenya set to commence exporting avocados to China, discussions are ongoing to approve the export of avocado to China. #china #kenya #avocado

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Brazil is in a water crisis, to avoid crop failures and soaring power costs, Brazil needs to diversify sources, monitor soil moisture, model local hydroclimate dynamics and treat water as a national security priority. #brazil #drought

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Study reveals parasites in berries; scientists say a new protection system is needed. Cyclospora, Toxoplasma, and Cryptosporidium have been detected in berries sold in Norway. #berries #parasites

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Danish authorities have found a quarter of companies don’t follow the rules when collecting or delivering food. #transportation #foodsafetyandhygiene

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The Civil Guard has seized almost 1,800 pieces of ham and pork shoulders in an operation against food fraud in Cáceres. #foodfraud #spain #pork

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