About this Research Topic
Food fraud is an age-old issue in agribusiness, characterized by the deliberate misrepresentation or adulteration of food items for financial profit. Despite its historical presence, its prevalence and impact have escalated with globalization which has complicated tracking across expansive supply chains. Advances in analytical techniques and technologies have improved our ability to identify and trace fraudulent practices, but the dynamic nature of food fraud requires continuous innovation and collaboration across scientific disciplines. Thoroughly understanding the motivations behind, and mechanisms of, food fraud is imperative for developing and implementing effective preventative measures to ensure the safety and integrity of global food markets.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of food fraud, which significantly impacts public health, consumer confidence, and economic stability in the food sector. To tackle this complex issue, we aim to gather research into the detection, prevention, and regulation of food fraud. This includes the use of non-targeted metabolomics to identify contaminants and authenticate products via unique chemical fingerprints, development of advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR, NIR, MIR and Raman spectroscopy, DNA barcoding, innovative technologies like blockchain for traceability, and effective regulatory policies. Additionally, this collection will highlight the application of multivariate analysis to interpret complex data and reveal patterns indicative of food fraud. By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, we aim to highlight successful strategies and novel approaches to combat food fraud, ultimately ensuring the integrity of our food supply chains and protecting consumers.
To gather further insights within this domain, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Analytical methods to detect food adulteration
- In-depth case studies on food fraud incidents
- Technological advancements for enhancing traceability and verifying authenticity
- Evaluations of how regulatory policies influence food fraud prevention
We invite researchers to contribute original studies, review articles, and case reports that provide practical and scientific advancements in combating food fraud, with a focus on safeguarding food and human nutrition. Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's guidelines and clearly contribute to the understanding and resolution of food fraud issues.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of food fraud, which significantly impacts public health, consumer confidence, and economic stability in the food sector. To tackle this complex issue, we aim to gather research into the detection, prevention, and regulation of food fraud. This includes the use of non-targeted metabolomics to identify contaminants and authenticate products via unique chemical fingerprints, development of advanced spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR, NIR, MIR and Raman spectroscopy, DNA barcoding, innovative technologies like blockchain for traceability, and effective regulatory policies. Additionally, this collection will highlight the application of multivariate analysis to interpret complex data and reveal patterns indicative of food fraud. By bringing together multidisciplinary perspectives, we aim to highlight successful strategies and novel approaches to combat food fraud, ultimately ensuring the integrity of our food supply chains and protecting consumers.
To gather further insights within this domain, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- Analytical methods to detect food adulteration
- In-depth case studies on food fraud incidents
- Technological advancements for enhancing traceability and verifying authenticity
- Evaluations of how regulatory policies influence food fraud prevention
We invite researchers to contribute original studies, review articles, and case reports that provide practical and scientific advancements in combating food fraud, with a focus on safeguarding food and human nutrition. Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's guidelines and clearly contribute to the understanding and resolution of food fraud issues.
Keywords: Food authenticity, Adulteration detection, Supply chain integrity, Food safety, Analytical techniques, Multivariate Data Analysis
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