Authentication Scheme for Novel and Premium British Food and Drink (Authentick)

Lead Participant: FOOD FORENSICS LIMITED

Abstract

This project will deliver an authentication scheme to promote and protect British food and drink in National and International Markets. Food fraud affects UK brands, retailers and industry reputations leading to a loss of revenue and potential food safety issues.
Focusing on a range of key food and beverages this project brings together leading industry experts to develop fingerprinting methods that address the emerging issues of food origin and authenticity. The Authentick project will deliver accessible analytical solutions for the food and beverage sectors.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

FOOD FORENSICS LIMITED £211,503 £ 37,000
 

Participant

THE SCOTCH WHISKY RESEARCH INSTITUTE £19,701 £ 2,335
FERA LIMITED
PERKINELMER (UK) LIMITED £39,796 £ 3,842
FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH AGENCY (FERA) £269,457 £ 206,477
INNOVATE UK

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