Comic: The Food Detectives
What if food fraud investigations felt like a detective story?
Food is not just food. It is a journey from farm to fork, full of secrets, science and safeguards.
The Food Detectives comic by Watson uncovers what is behind the label, showing how innovation, traceability and a bit of detective work keep our food safe and trustworthy.
Through vivid storytelling and illustration, it reveals how Watson’s innovations help detect fraud, verify origin, protect consumers, support producers and authorities, and reinforce trust across the food supply chain.
More than an educational tool, the comic makes the invisible visible, showing what happens behind the label and how science safeguards what ends up on our plates.
As the final chapter of Watson’s Food Detectives Trilogy, the comic turns complex scientific and technological solutions into stories everyone can grasp.
Why a comic?
Food authenticity is not always visible; you cannot tell what is inside just by looking at a label. Behind every product on a supermarket shelf lies a network of producers, processors, distributors and regulators.
The Food Detectives comic dives into this world, showing how food fraud happens; why traceability matters; how digital tools and scientific methods verify authenticity; and how EU-funded innovation contributes to safer, more transparent food systems.
It is more than a comic. It is an educational resource, an awareness-raising tool and a hands-on introduction to the world of food traceability.
Part of a bigger story
The comic completes Watson’s Food Detectives trilogy, which includes:
- The Food Detectives mini-series
- The live interactive demonstration at Watson’s final event in Brussels
- The Food Detectives comic
Together, these three outputs show how communication can bridge the gap between research and society, turning traceability into something people can understand, question and value.