How scientists and regulators are fighting back against rampant honey fraud.

Honey “Fingerprinting” Could Fight Sweet Deception

Most of our “cinnamon” imports actually come from the bark of the cassia tree — a cheaper product. What are we missing out on?

Do You Even Know What Cinnamon Tastes Like?

Fake seeds can cost farmers up to two-thirds of their yields, putting global food security at risk. A team at MIT has devised an anti-counterfeiting system using microscopic silk labels.

Counterfeit Seeds Are Taking Root Worldwide

The 2018 Farm Bill strengthened future organic protections, after some high-profile, unsavory incidents. Now they’ve arrived and stakeholders seem (mostly) pleased.

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Honey “Fingerprinting” Could Fight Sweet Deception

Do You Even Know What Cinnamon Tastes Like?

Counterfeit Seeds Are Taking Root Worldwide

USDA Is Cracking Down on Organic Fraud. Will It Rebuild Public Trust?