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Dr Nick Lord is leading a major ESRC-funded investigation into instances and opportunities for fraud within the UK food system. Here, Nick reports back on the key findings of the study and the changes of approach that government and law enforcement need to make if they are to fully understand and meet the challenge of food fraud in […]
By Sarah Devaney and Adam Leaver Filed Under: All posts, Brexit Posted:
What will happen to food standards and who will regulate them in Brexit Britain? Are we risking another horsemeat-posing-as-beef type scandal or worse? Sarah Devaney and Adam Leaver explain why they think leaving the EU puts the safety and authenticity of UK food products at risk. Food fraud is typically not an exceptional event carried out by […]
By Jonathan Spencer Filed Under: Featured Posted:
The horsemeat scandal of two years ago put food fraud into the news headlines. Jonathan Spencer explains this was only the tip of the iceberg. Food fraud – the adulteration of food – is commonly the result of a shortage of supply, or a sudden increase in the cost of raw ingredients. Meanwhile consumer demand […]
