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Anticounterfeiting and Fraud Mitigation Solutions for High-value Food Products
V Maritano1, P Barge1, A Biglia1
1Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (DiSAFA) - Università degli Studi di Torino, Largo Paolo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (TO), Italy.
Journal of Food Protection
|February 25, 2024
Summary
Food fraud is a growing problem impacting brand reputation and public health. Current anti-counterfeit technologies, especially digital ones, need further development for effective food supply chain protection.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Supply Chain Management
- Technology Innovation
Background:
- Globalization and complex supply chains exacerbate food fraud.
- Impacts include brand damage, economic loss, and public health risks.
- Dairy, meat, fish, seafood, fats/oils, and alcoholic drinks are common targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current anti-counterfeit technologies.
- To assess their application in high-risk food supply chains.
- To evaluate combined technologies for enhanced food safety and brand protection.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of anti-counterfeit technologies.
- Analysis of technology adoption in key food sectors.
- Assessment of technology combinations for food safety.
Main Results:
- Electronic and data-driven technologies (e.g., RFID, digital traceability) are underdeveloped in high-risk food sectors.
- Current technologies show limitations in combating sophisticated food fraud.
- Combined technology approaches show potential for improved safety and protection.
Conclusions:
- Further research and development of innovative digital and physical technologies are crucial.
- Advanced solutions are needed to outsmart fraudsters and prevent illicit activities.
- Enhanced technological integration is vital for securing food supply chains.
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