19 febbraio 2025|
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|10 months agoSwiss Honey Market Scandal: 85% of Tested Products Adulterated
Investigation reveals 17 out of 20 honey brands sold in Switzerland contain adulterants, raising concerns about food safety and consumer protection.
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- 17 out of 20 honey brands tested in Switzerland were found to be adulterated.
- The testing method involved analyzing over 10 million DNA sequences to identify fraud.
- Switzerland is the world's leading consumer of honey per capita.
- Swiss domestic honey production covers less than one-third of national consumption.
- Retailers have criticized the DNA testing methodology.
By The Numbers
85%
Failure Rate
1.3 kg
Annual Per Capita Consumption
3
Authentic Brands
28%
Import Share (Germany)
They Said
"Honey DNA profiles are complex and follow distinct patterns making it easy to identify fraud."
"Catching honey fraudsters was a game of cat and mouse similar to doping in sport."