We want to believe the labels on our favorite food items—"extra virgin," “organic,” “wild-caught,” or “pure.” But sometimes these claims are more marketing than reality. The food fraud industry is ...

It’s scary but true: even everyday staples you trust can be inauthentic. Fake foods—products with inferior or harmful substitutes—are fraudulently sold as the real thing. From cheap oils posed as ...

The worlds of food and art collide with the free exhibit, “Looks Delicious!” at Japan House in Hollywood, which runs through Jan. 25, 2026. In Japan, the practice of shokuhin sampuru (or “sample foods ...

Ever seen a restaurant where they display fake models of the food on the menu? We never thought much about how shokuhin sampuru — the Japanese name — were made until we watched [Process X]’s video ...

Ever wonder why some olive oil is so cheap? Curious about why certain brands of maple syrup are so much more expensive than others? Chances are high that you’re not getting what you think you’re ...

Counterfeit food and beverage products are a major blight on the industry, and a serious concern for consumers. Now the industry is fighting back and it’s using science to do it. Fake food and ...

A European agency has started a campaign to raise awareness and protect consumers from fake food and beverages. The European Union Intellectual Property Office’s (EUIPO) “What’s on your table?” ...