Microbiological risk and resilience in dairy and plant-based production seminar
14 April 2026
Member: £130 + VAT / Non-member: £170 + VAT
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Summary
We welcome industry specialists, technical leaders and decision makers to explore emerging risks, innovation and evolving market dynamics across the dairy sector.
- Microbiological risks with dairy products;
- Fermentation and process control in modern dairy production;
- Risk profiling strategies and reliable early monitoring;
- STEC, biofilms and environmental monitoring;
- Root cause analysis.
We will also be looking at plant-based and hybrid dairy products for a full picture discussion.
The event will combine applied science, practical case perspectives and collaborative discussion, reflecting the shared commitment of Campden BRI and bioMérieux to supporting safer, more resilient dairy manufacturing.
Who should attend
Technical leaders, Managers, Dairy Sector experts, Microbiologists
Event Director
Fiona Cawkell
Provisional programme
| Time | Presentation |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Welcome and Chairperson's introduction |
| 09:20 | Market trends Speaker TBC |
| 09:50 | Starter cultures Sukalpa Dey, Novonesis |
| 10:20 | Q&A |
| 10:30 | Networking and refreshment break |
| 10:50 | Reliable early monitoring and risk profiling Chris Edwards, Muller |
| 11:20 | Environmental monitoring Jack van der Sanden, bioMérieux |
| 11:50 | Q&A |
| 12:00 | Networking and lunch |
| 13:00 | Biofilms pt 1: Formation of biofilms and implications Rob Limburn, Campden BRI |
| 13:20 | Biofilms pt 2: Enzyme treatments within CIP processes Benoit Duculot, Kersia |
| 13:40 | Root cause analysis Speaker from bioMérieux |
| 14:10 | Q&A |
| 14:20 | Networking and refreshment break |
| 14:40 | Safety challenges in plant-based foods Marjon Wells-Bennik, NIZO |
| 15:10 | STEC in dairy Suzanne Jordan, Campden BRI |
| 15:40 | Q&A and closing comments |
Speakers
Rob Limburn, Campden BRI
Rob has worked in Microbiology here within both Methods Research and Industrial Process Microbiology. He has been working in the food industry since 2004 and also has experience in allergens testing and authenticity testing.
Suzanne Jordan, Campden BRI
Suzanne has worked here at Campden BRI since 2005, following nine years of PhD and postdoctoral research experience in food microbiology and molecular biology of food microorganisms.
Suzanne is the lead for third party microbiological method validation studies for AOAC, MicroVal and NordVal, is a Retailer-approved Method Review Co-ordinator, and is involved in several research and contract projects for developing and evaluating new methodology. Alongside this, she is an industrial PhD supervisor for a project on the of fine-tuning dietary fibre to target gut microbiota accessibility.
During her career to date she has participated in multidisciplinary research projects involving European partners, developed expertise in a range of molecular techniques, and presented her research at an international level and in peer-reviewed journals.
Please note copies of the presentations will not be available on the day but a recording of the event will be made available within a few days of the event for registered delegates.