The present report aimed at reviewing both the theoretical as well as the empirical literature on food fraud, which is usually defined as deception for economic gain using food. More specifically, the overall goal was to provide a review of existing analyses addressing food fraud from a social sciences perspective. For this purpose, relevant literature was searched, reviewed and analysed in order to provide a solid knowledgebase for further discussions among regulatory bodies, policy makers, private businesses and scientists, regarding how to address fraudulent activities in food supply chains, especially regarding setting up appropriate prevention measures.