Food Forensics Ltd

Recent reports have highlighted concerning levels of cadmium in tomatoes and peppers. Our Knowledge Base platform has been actively providing insights and intelligence on this issue, including a detailed article for our subscribers. Curious about our perspective on the underlying causes? Please feel free to get in touch to find out more. #KnowledgeBase #Traceability #Cadmium #FoodSafety

As the summer holidays came to a close, we have seen a large increase in the amount of illegal POAO arriving at the Port of Dover. In September we seized over 6 tonnes. DPHA protecting the border at the border. #ASF #PPR #POAO #Illegalmeat #Biosecurity #DPHA #DoverBCP

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧🌱 Discover how Food Forensics' 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 can help your business stay proactive and protect your brand against threats to products of agricultural origin. Key Benefits: ✅ Real-Time Insights on food safety risks and trends ✅ Detailed Risk Mitigation with targeted intelligence on product authenticity ✅ Enhanced Supply Chain Transparency Stay safe, stay compliant!       #FoodSafety #SupplyChainTransparency #RiskManagement #AgriculturalOrigin #KnowledgeBase

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞? Join Food Forensics’ Alison Johnson on 23rd October at the 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠, live at 2:30PM. 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲? Alison will be discussing key topics such as: 🔹 chemical residues 🔹 nutritional issues 🔹 contaminants 🔹 climate change 🔹 political instability 🔹 potential risks of food terrorism 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰 to access the webinar. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e7CwVSpz #savethedate #joinus #livewebinar #foodsafety #foodintegrity #foodforensics #FOODmanufacture #registernow

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 We are excited to announce that in partnership with FOOD Manufacture, our director Alison Johnson, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Food Safety Briefing, shedding light on the important topic of ‘Threats of the Future’. In her session, Alison will explore the future of food safety and integrity and examine the risks that are genuinely emerging and those that are evolving old challenges. This will include a whistle-stop tour of critical areas covering: 🔸 Chemical residues 🔸 Nutritional issues 🔸 Contaminants 🔸 Climate change 🔸 Political instability and even the potential risks of food terrorism. Join us live on Wednesday 23rd October at 2:30PM to see how your business can protect itself against threats. Register here to access the webinar: https://lnkd.in/e7CwVSpz #live #webinar #foodsafety #foodintegrity #foodforensics #futurethreats #joinus #foodfraud

Ooo go on then, let’s do it again! Day 2 and another great opportunity to share the message of sustainably produced fresh produce with my round table attendees. @foodmatterslive #morethanonlyfoodanddrinks #EU #enjoyitsfromeurope #foodmatterslive #freshproduce #sustainability

The October edition of the Food Forensics Risk Newsletter is now available and includes the highlights section below. If you don't already receive this, please go to our website and subscribe to empower your team with this essential resource.

British Food Fortnight 2024 between 20th September to 6th October 2024 is a celebration of the best local produce the UK has to offer, promoting the importance of buying home-grown, seasonal ingredients. As consumers become increasingly conscious about where their food comes from, the demand for transparent, authentic labelling has never been higher. This is where isotopic country of origin testing can play a transformative role in supporting British farmers and enhancing consumer trust.   What is Isotopic Testing? Isotopic testing is a scientific method that analyses the “isotopic fingerprint” in the food that can then be compared against a database of samples of known origin for consistency with claimed origin. Different environments leave unique isotopic "fingerprints" in soil, water, and plants, which are absorbed into the food supply chain. By analysing these isotopic signatures, scientists can compare sample profiles against datasets of known origins. Why does this matter for British Food Fortnight? Protecting Local Producers: The demand for locally grown British food during the fortnight encourages consumers to support domestic farmers. Isotopic testing can be used to validate that products labelled as "British" are consistent with profiles expected from the UK, protecting local farmers from imported goods being misrepresented as British. Combating Food Fraud: With an increasing number of global supply chains, the risk of food origin fraud has grown. Isotopic testing can expose misleading labels and help safeguard British Food Fortnight from fraudulently imported goods, ensuring consumers get exactly what they pay for. Enhancing Consumer Confidence: British consumers value transparency, especially during celebrations like British Food Fortnight. Isotopic testing boosts confidence in food labels, offering scientific backing to claims of "British-grown," which in turn fosters trust and loyalty in homegrown produce. Supporting Sustainability: Locally sourced British food reduces food miles and promotes sustainability. Isotopic testing reinforces the sustainability narrative by validating the authenticity of local food. This ensures that when consumers choose British products, they’re truly supporting reduced carbon footprints and sustainable agricultural practices. In summary, integrating isotopic country of origin testing into British Food Fortnight provides unparalleled traceability and integrity, bolstering the celebration of authentic, homegrown produce. With greater transparency, this initiative could further highlight the importance of supporting British farmers and ensure that "local" truly means local. #BritishFoodFortnight #LoveBritishFood #CountryOfOrigin #IsotopicTesting For more information or an informal chat about isotope testing, please contact barry.hilton@foodforensics.co.uk https://lnkd.in/e2CfiNTj

Following the recent update from the FSA regarding mustard ingredients being contaminated with peanuts, please contact us if you need any testing support as we are UKAS accredited for peanut by ELISA or if you need any help with risk assessing any of your products. https://lnkd.in/ezfRygie

Your new go-to Directory is here! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the FPC Little Black Book—your go-to digital directory for everything related to the fresh produce industry! The FPC Little Black Book features our esteemed range of Associate Members, offering a wide array of services tailored to meet the unique needs of the fresh produce sector. Whether you're looking for expert logistics, cutting-edge technology, marketing solutions, or compliance advice, our directory connects you with trusted partners who can help your business thrive. Discover the wealth of expertise within our community and elevate your operations with the FPC Little Black Book. Your next great collaboration is just a click away! To view 👉 https://bit.ly/3zenXOD Freeths MHA Henderson Brown MorePeople Roythornes Solicitors BASF SoilPoint Eurofins Food Forensics Ltd SGS Digipal IFCO SYSTEMS IPP Smurfit Westrock Port of Dover Cargo Ltd Agriplace Aptean Choco Cargocare Global Ltd PML Seafrigo LettUs Grow