Critical Updates To Counter Risks & Protect Customers Through Effective, Resilient & Proactive Food & Beverage Safety Strategies
Europe’s Flagship Event The 10th Annual Must-Attend Industry Gathering With Brand New Speaker Case Studies,
2nd June 2026, Institute of Chartered Engineers, One Great George Street, London
Regulations & Legislation ■ Sustainability ■ Microbiology & Chemical Contaminants ■ Supply Chain Resilience ■ Allergens & Accountability ■ AI & New Tech ■ Consumer Trust ■ Labelling & Packaging ■ Transparency & Authenticity ■ Food Safety Culture ■ Innovations & Novel Foods
08.15 Registration & Informal Networking
OPENING REMARKS
09.00 Morning Chair’s Remarks
Jemila Boye-Okit, Global Quality, Supplier Risk & Performance Lead, Barry Callebaut
REGULATIONS & LEGISLATION
09.10 Maintain Compliance In The Face Of Ever-Changing Regulations & Ensure Consistently High Food & Drink Standards Across Complex & Intersecting Legislation
- How can the food industry keep pace with evolving frameworks and guidance to ensure we’re always able to respond to and deliver against regulatory changes from DEFRA and other bodies?
- Balance profit, quality, and product innovation with strong guard-rails and consistent regulatory compliance
- Stay vigilant with UK regulations whilst aligning with international legislation to allow for export and global growth
SUSTAINABILITY
09.30 Uniting Sustainability Drives With Food Safety Protocols: Preparedness In An Age Of Global Agricultural Instability
- Concoct practical and conceivable approaches to improve sustainability efforts whilst continuing to make profits and grow reputation through green marketing
- With food security becoming an increasing concern in the UK, how can food manufacturers minimise food waste without compromising on quality and safety?
- As pressure mounts in the agricultural sector, how can food companies mitigate the effects on ingredients and the supply chain?
Frank Braun, Chief Sustainability Officer, Hälssen & Lyon
09.50 Bonus Session; Reserved for Exclusive Conference Partner
MICROBIOLOGY & CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS
PANEL Q&A
10.05 Reduce Microbial Threats & Contamination Through Stringent & Proactive Regimes & Impactful Testing Strategies
- With the new Listeria guide coming out and the FSA’s telling 2024 report, what do farms and factories need to do to ensure safe and hygienic practices?
- Which new methods for improving hygiene – such as ultraviolet and cold plasma cleaning – could be the answer to the food industry’s unseen but dangerous problem?
- How can companies mitigate worsening microbiological issues and pesticide contamination through stringent testing?
Indranil Ray, Global Technical Director, Barry Callebaut
Mareike Wagner, Associate Director of FSQA (Quality), Factor
Rebecca McSweeney, Head of Technical – Analytical Services, Bakkavor
