The SQF Conference is a unique education and networking event for SQF stakeholders and food safety professionals in the manufacturing, retail and foodservice industries. It provides practical knowledge and skills to improve the efficacy of food safety and quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with government food safety regulations, corporate policies, and the SQF Code. Dr. Andrew Swift, CEO has been asked to be a keynote speaker on both the 5th November and 6th November.
5th Nov 3:30pm
FAKE FOOD: COMBATING THE SCOURGE OF FOOD FRAUD AND ADULTERATION
From “honey laundering” to melamine in baby formula and horse meat in beef products, it is estimated that food fraud and adulteration costs the global economy more than $49 billion a year. Incidents of food and beverage mislabelling and fraud, particularly in high value food commodities are on the rise, damaging public trust in the integrity of the food chain and impacting the competitiveness and resilience of food businesses. Gain insights from experts in this area on recent examples of food fraud and learn how food fraud can be predicted and mitigated.
SPEAKERS
Andrew Swift, Director Science Services at Capita, CEO and CEO of Fera Science Ltd (UK Food Environment and Rural Affairs)
6th Nov 9:45am
FOOD FRAUD AND ADULTERATION PART II: WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE FUTURE?
Join our team of experts for a follow up interactive session on food fraud and adulteration. Discuss and evaluate with your peers new technologies, including AI and Blockchain, as well as policies and procedures that can help mitigate food fraud issues.
SPEAKERS
Andrew Swift, Director Science Services at Capita, CEO and CEO of Fera Science Ltd (UK Food Environment and Rural Affairs)
