Can You Trust the Organic Food Label?
“Organic” food is specifically certified and verified, but millions of dollars worth of fraud still occurs within the organic system.
Food labels are loaded with words and images that convey meaning. Knowing the story of your food means sifting through the true, the false and everything in between.
Using a Food’s Unique Fingerprint to Detect Fraud
Every food has a unique, and invisible, chemical “fingerprint.” A researcher from Purdue University has discovered a quick and portable way to identify that fingerprint and sniff out food fraud on the go.
What’s in a Name? Food Labels, Explained
Food labels can be difficult to understand and interpret, so we’ve created a glossary of some common ones that you’ll see at the grocery store.
In this special series, we investigate the wide world of food fraud and fakery—and explore the technology poised to make supply chains more transparent.
Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Underestimating the Scope of Food Fraud
Food fraud affects many more products than consumers know, and not just in high-cost foods such as honey and whiskey.
Here are some common examples of food frauds and fakes you could come into contact with at grocery stores around the world.
Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism
Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.
Navigating the Buzzwords Behind an ‘Ethical’ Bag of Coffee
Consumers are often asked to make more responsible choices. Yet when it comes to commodity goods like coffee, the complex production chain can turn an uncomplicated habit into a complicated decision.
