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Latest Posts
PFAS in Food Systems: What Consumers Need to Know About “Forever Chemicals”
Summary Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of synthetic chemicals used in industrial processes and consumer products for their resistance to heat, water, oil, and stains. Because these compounds break down extremely slowly in the environment, they have earned the nickname “forever chemicals.” Over the past decade, […]
Understanding the Growing Concern About Plastic Contamination in Food
Summary Microplastics—tiny plastic particles smaller than five millimeters—have emerged as one of the most widely discussed environmental contaminants of the modern era. Once considered an ocean pollution problem primarily, researchers have now identified microplastics in drinking water, seafood, table salt, fruits, vegetables, honey, dairy products, and even the air we […]
The Global Rise of Fake Foods: How Food Fraud Threatens Consumer Safety, Public Health, and Trust in Food Systems
Summary Consumers generally assume that foods purchased from supermarkets, markets, and online platforms are authentic and accurately labelled. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that food fraud has become one of the most significant emerging threats facing global food systems. Counterfeit honey, adulterated olive oil, diluted milk, mislabelled seafood, […]
Artificial Intelligence in Food Safety and Quality Control: Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges
Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming food production, processing, safety monitoring, and quality assurance. Traditionally, food safety systems have relied heavily on manual inspections, laboratory analyses, and reactive interventions after contamination events occur. Today, AI-powered technologies are enabling predictive, data-driven approaches capable of identifying risks before they result in […]
