Review
Food Science & Technology
Sophie Lawrence, Christopher Elliott, Wim Huisman, Moira Dean, Saskia van Ruth
Summary: Seafood is a commodity that is highly susceptible to food fraud due to its complex and opaque supply chains. This study analyzes reported seafood fraud incidents and identifies illegal veterinary residues as a significant concern, with most reports originating from farmed seafood in Vietnam, China, and India. The analysis also highlights the frequency of fraudulent or insufficient documentation in internationally traded goods, indicating deceptive practices further down the supply chain.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David C. Hall
Summary: Recent food fraud incidents have emphasized the importance of managing fraud risks in food supply chains, but there is limited research on how to do so. This study examines food fraud risk management in the Asia-Pacific honey supply chain and proposes a novel management practices framework. The findings suggest that managers often treat risk management practices as substitutes rather than complementary. The practical guidance from this study is relevant for food companies and implementing the suggestions from the framework may contribute to more sustainable food supply chains.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ian French, Benjamin J. Wainwright
Summary: Shark populations have declined by more than 70% over the past 50 years largely due to increased fishing efforts. Despite increased public awareness, three-quarters of oceanic shark species are at risk of extinction. DNA barcoding was used to identify shark DNA in pet food purchased in Singapore, revealing the presence of sharks protected by CITES and IUCN. Vague ingredient descriptions and mislabeling in pet food prevent informed and environmentally conscious decisions, potentially contributing to overfishing of endangered sharks.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Amanda M. Naaum, Marine Cusa, Maleeka Singh, Zoe Bleicher, Christopher Elliott, Ian B. Goodhead, Robert H. Hanner, Sarah J. Helyar, Stefano Mariani, John E. Rice, Lawrence J. Wangh, J. Aquiles Sanchez
Summary: Seafood accounts for 20% of animal protein consumption globally and is a crucial dietary and income resource for the world population, however, the industry faces challenges such as unsustainable fishing and fraud. FASTFISH-ID is an innovative commercial platform that allows rapid and automated species authentication, offering a promising solution to combat seafood fraud.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yiqin Wang, Jiali Liu, Yanling Xiong, Xuefan Liu, Xiaowei Wen
Summary: This study constructed a food fraud vulnerability assessment system for the Chinese baijiu supply chain based on routine activities theory and used the SSAFE food fraud vulnerability assessment tool to examine the fraud vulnerability in the baijiu supply chain. The results indicate that fraud factors related to opportunities have medium vulnerability, while those related to motivations and control measures have medium-low vulnerability. There are also significant differences in the perceived vulnerability of fraud factors across the supply chain, with retailers having higher fraud vulnerability in terms of opportunities and control measures than producers. The frequent occurrence of fraud in the baijiu industry is mainly due to numerous technical opportunities, strong economic drivers, and insufficient control measures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana M. Jimenez-Carvelo, Pengfei Li, Sara W. Erasmus, Hui Wang, Saskia M. van Ruth
Summary: One of the key components of food traceability systems is the unique identification and recording of products and batches along the supply chain, which can provide valuable information on emerging food frauds. The scanning of codes on food packaging by users generates spatial-temporal datasets that, when analyzed using artificial intelligence, can enhance current food fraud detection approaches. Spatial-temporal patterns of scanned codes can uncover emerging anomalies in supply chains caused by food fraud, and similar approaches from other fields have been discussed as potential transferable solutions for early warning of emerging food frauds in this paper.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Christopher Brooks, Lesley Parr, Jordan M. Smith, Dominic Buchanan, Dominika Snioch, Essam Hebishy
Summary: Food fraud is a deliberate act driven by financial gain, with criminals focusing on opportunities rather than specific products. Authenticating food is crucial for consumer protection. Food manufacturers and retailers are increasingly working on detection and prevention of food fraud.
Article
Environmental Studies
Demian A. Willette, Sofia C. Esteves, Ben Fitzpatrick, Marie L. Smith, Kesterlyn Wilson, Xiaoya Yuan
Summary: Seafood certification programs aim to reduce environmental impacts, ensure labeling accuracy, and traceability to help consumers identify sustainable products. Research in the United States found that mislabeling rates of MSC-certified fresh fish were higher in retail stores compared to processors, mainly due to substitution among congeners or labeling with invalid FDA names. Recommendations include regular DNA testing and better harmonization between certification programs and federal guidelines.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dumas Deconinck, Kris Hostens, Isabel Taverniers, Filip A. M. Volckaert, Johan Robbens, Sofie Derycke
Summary: A specific detection method for authenticating Atlantic salmon in mixed food products was successfully developed and proven effective. Processing techniques such as freezing and marinating may affect the detection output. The method can be used to screen salmon products and detect potentially tampered samples.
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Waeel Salih Alrobaish, Liesbeth Jacxsens, Pauline Spagnoli, Peter Vlerick
Summary: This paper introduces the concept of food integrity culture and its application in a large-scale meat distribution company in Belgium. The study utilizes three tools to explore different dimensions of food integrity culture, including subjective versus objective and individual versus organizational perspectives. The results confirm the hypothesis that companies with high perceived food integrity climate and performance have lower vulnerability to food fraud.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anulipt Chandan, Michele John, Vidyasagar Potdar
Summary: Food supply chains are complex and face challenges related to sustainability such as transparency, accountability, trust, and inefficient information flow. Blockchain, an emerging digital technology, offers a potential solution by providing a transparent, traceable, and immutable ledger for the food supply chain, improving sustainability and achieving UN sustainable development goals. However, there is a lack of scientific research on blockchain's contribution to the food supply chain's sustainable goals. This article presents a systematic literature review and thematic analysis to explore the relationship between FSC sustainability, blockchain, and sustainable development goals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kirsty L. Nash, M. Aaron MacNeil, Julia L. Blanchard, Philippa J. Cohen, Anna K. Farmery, N. A. J. Graham, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Reg A. Watson, Christina C. Hicks
Summary: Fish are an important source of nutrients, and the fishing industry has the potential to reduce dietary deficiencies. Foreign fishing relocates more nutrients than international trade in fish. Small island developing states and African nations currently benefit from trade and foreign fishing, but they are also the most vulnerable to future changes in nutrient supplies. Climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities for these countries. Addressing dietary deficiencies requires greater attention to nutrition objectives in fisheries' licensing deals and trade negotiations.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Peggy Schrobback, John Rolfe, Steven Rust, Sarah Ugalde
Summary: Assessing seafood supply chains is crucial for ensuring profitability, efficiency, and consumer satisfaction at both individual business and industry levels. Understanding the structure of the supply network and optimizing processes within the chain are key, but identifying broader challenges and opportunities at an industry level is also important for informing industry development strategies.
OCEAN & COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
David C. Love, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, Jamie Harding, Jessica A. Gephart, James L. Anderson, Frank Asche, Joshua S. Stoll, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Martin W. Bloem
Summary: The study reveals that seafood safety risk is not determined solely by the origin of the seafood, but is influenced by activities at each stage of the supply chain, inherent risks of certain products or processes, and introduced risks. The recommended measures include enhancing investments in food safety and health oversight agencies, improving traceability within the supply chains, and providing more open government datasets for systems-level analyses.
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Madhushri S. Varunjikar, Carlos Moreno-Ibarguen, Juan S. Andrade-Martinez, Hui-Shan Tung, Ikram Belghit, Magnus Palmblad, Pal A. Olsvik, Alejandro Reyes, Josef D. Rasinger, Kai K. Lie
Summary: The study shows that both DNA and protein-based approaches can efficiently tackle current challenges in feed and food authentication analyses.
Review
Microbiology
Said Oulghazi, Sohaib Sarfraz, Maja A. Zaczek-Moczydlowska, Slimane Khayi, Abdelaziz Ed-Dra, Yassir Lekbach, Katrina Campbell, Lucy Novungayo Moleleki, Richard O'Hanlon, Denis Faure
Summary: The article introduces the characteristics, detection methods, genomics, distribution areas, taxonomical evolution, etc. of Pectobacterium brasiliense (Pbr), emphasizing the importance of its management.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Aine Regan, Sharon Sweeney, Claire McKernan, Tony Benson, John Hyland, Moira Dean
Summary: The study found that the Covid-19 pandemic has increased awareness of antimicrobial resistance, the interconnected health of animals and humans, and animal welfare information on food labels. Consumers were grouped into five distinct segments based on how Covid-19 affected their knowledge of antibiotic use practices and risk perception of antimicrobial resistance.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Moira Dean, Chloe O'Kane, Johann Issartel, Amanda McCloat, Elaine Mooney, Claire McKernan, Stephanie Brooks, Niamh O'Kane, William Crowe, Blain Murphy, Fiona Lavelle
Summary: The theory-driven and co-created children's cooking intervention 'Cook Like A Boss' was effective in improving children's perceived cooking competence, with significant positive results and high fidelity in process evaluations. This multidisciplinary approach, guided by theory, could serve as a template for future children's cooking interventions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
M. S. Bacchu, M. R. Ali, S. Das, S. Akter, H. Sakamoto, S- Suye, M. M. Rahman, K. Campbell, M. Z. H. Khan
Summary: An electrochemical DNA biosensor was fabricated for the selective identification of S. Typhi in real samples. The biosensor showed a low limit of detection and the ability to be reused multiple times. The experimental results demonstrated the high feasibility and accuracy of using this biosensor for detecting S. Typhi in clinical and food samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Clare Mills, Katrina Campbell
Summary: There is an increasing demand for rapid and affordable in-field screening methods for low molecular weight (LMW) compound detection. This review examines the recent resurgence of using anti-idiotypes (Ab2s) and the potential role of phage display and nanobodies in improving LMW compound immunoassays.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Edel Stone, Vincenzo Pennone, Kerri Reilly, Irene R. Grant, Katrina Campbell, Eric Altermann, Olivia McAuliffe
Summary: The study demonstrated that tailored polyhydroxyalkanoate bionanoparticles (PHA BNPs) displaying recombinant listeriophage enzymes have the ability to lysine and inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. In laboratory conditions, BNPs displaying only the amidase domain of the phage endolysin were more effective than BNPs displaying the full-length endolysin. However, under conditions that better represent those found in food processing environments, BNPs displaying the full-length endolysin showed a greater inhibitory effect.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Safiye Jafari, Loic Burr, Davide Migliorelli, Roger Galve, M. Pilar Marco, Katrina Campbell, Chris Elliott, Michele Suman, Shana J. Sturla, Silvia Generelli
Summary: Considering the complexities and speed of modern food chains, there is an increasing demand for point-of-need detection of food contaminants, particularly highly regulated chemicals and carcinogens such as aflatoxin B1. We report a user-friendly smartphone-based magneto-immunosensor on carbon black modified electrodes for point-of-need detection of aflatoxin B1 in cereals. The assay demonstrated a low limit of detection and high reproducibility, and its applicability was validated on the basis of EU guidelines. An open-source android application, AflaESense, was designed to provide a simple interface for data analysis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sophie Lawrence, Christopher Elliott, Wim Huisman, Moira Dean, Saskia van Ruth
Summary: Seafood is a commodity that is highly susceptible to food fraud due to its complex and opaque supply chains. This study analyzes reported seafood fraud incidents and identifies illegal veterinary residues as a significant concern, with most reports originating from farmed seafood in Vietnam, China, and India. The analysis also highlights the frequency of fraudulent or insufficient documentation in internationally traded goods, indicating deceptive practices further down the supply chain.
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Clare Mills, Michael J. Dillon, Prabir Kumar Kulabhusan, Diana Senovilla-Herrero, Katrina Campbell
Summary: A multiplex lateral flow immunoassay has been developed to detect marine biotoxins, with specific antibodies for each toxin group. The assay is capable of accurately detecting okadaic acid, saxitoxin, and domoic acid within EU regulatory limits. It offers a simple and portable solution for toxin screening in shellfish.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Tony Benson, Tamara Bucher, Rachel Oughton, Amanda McCloat, Elaine Mooney, Sarah Farrell, Moira Dean
Summary: This manuscript presents two studies that examine the impact of nutrition and health claims (NHCs) on food selection and nutritional composition. The results indicate that the presence of NHCs can significantly reduce the amount of energy, fat, saturated fat, sugar, carbohydrates, and sodium in meals, while increasing the amount of protein. NHCs also lead to an increase in the quantity of food served as snacks. However, there is no evidence that NHCs at breakfast affect the nutritional composition of subsequent lunch servings. These findings have important implications for government policy, food reformulation, and the use of nutrient profiling regulations for products carrying claims.
Article
Water Resources
Andrew A. Meharg, Caroline Meharg, Manus Carey, Paul Williams, Zhengyu Shi, Katrina Campbell, Christopher Elliott, Ernest Marwa, Xiao Jiujin, Julia Gomes Farias, Fernando Teixeira Nicoloso, P. Mangala C. S. De Silva, Ying Lu, Andy J. Green, Eduardo Moreno-Jimenez, Angel Antonio Carbonell-Barrachina, Alessia Sommella, Massimo Pigna, Catherine Brabet, Didier Montet, Mahmud Hossain, M. Rafiqul Islam
Summary: Despite the lack of understanding about the variation and correlation of elements in staple grains, a comprehensive analysis of polished rice samples from 18 countries revealed major differences in elemental content based on geographic location, with some elements strongly associated while others showing weaker correlations.
EXPOSURE AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sim Ray Yue, Rajeev Shrivastava, Katrina Campbell, Michael John Walker
Summary: This study analyzed allergen food recalls issued by food regulatory bodies in the UK from 2016 to 2021. The analysis included food type, allergenic food group, reasons for recall, and food expiry status. The findings revealed an increasing trend in allergen-related recalls until 2019, with a peak of 118 recalls, followed by a decrease to 82 and 84 recalls in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Milk was the most recalled allergenic food group, accounting for 25.2% of recalls. The omission of priority allergens from the list of ingredients was the main reason for recalls, and the supermarket Lidl issued the most recalls with 37 recalls involving 62 products. Some recalls with expiry dates posed microbiological risks to consumers, especially in cereal & bakery products.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Sinead Watson, Hannah O'Hara, Dharsshini Reveendran, Christopher Cardwell, Kevin G. Murphy, Tony Benson, Moira Dean, Jayne V. Woodside
Summary: Health claims on food labels may influence satiation as measured by self-reported fullness, but have limited effects on appetite-regulating gut hormone levels.
Review
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Saad Mahjub Atiku, Dennis Kasozi, Katrina Campbell
Summary: This study explored the prevalence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in ACE1 and ACE2 in different geographic locations and their association with COVID-19 prevalence. The DD genotype of ACE1 was found to be more prevalent in Europe and America, which had a higher impact of COVID-19 compared to Asia and Africa. The rs2285666 SNP of ACE2 varied in different locations. However, the association between ACE2 and COVID-19 remains inconclusive and further research is needed.
JOURNAL OF THE RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN-ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM
(2023)
Article
Business
Mara Martini, Barbara Loera, Blain Murphy, Moira Dean, Egidio Dansero, Angela Fedi
Summary: This paper used a sequential mixed-method design to explore consumer acceptability of a biomarker solution for organic vegetables aimed at enhancing consumer trust. Five focus groups were conducted to examine consumer reactions to this technology and possible nomenclatures. A survey in four European countries then analyzed consumer attitudes and acceptability of biomarker technology. The results highlighted the complex relationship between the perception of biomarkers and consumer trust.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER MARKETING
(2023)