The article discusses the importance of food integrity beyond just food safety and quality. It looks at how the entire food supply chain, from farm to fork, plays a role in ensuring food is safe and trustworthy. The researchers found that traditional safety systems like HACCP may not be enough to prevent intentional contamination. They suggest that traceability and technology are key in maintaining transparency and trust in the food supply chain. The study introduces a new framework called the house of food integrity, which highlights the need to consider food defense alongside safety and quality.