April 2021

Campden BRI Connect 2021 - 15-17 June
Taking place online over three days, Campden BRI Connect 2021 will feature a blend of live and pre-recorded presentations, keynote lectures, interviews, panel events, thought leadership mini-lectures and much more. Find out more and register

Our face-to-face training returns this month!
We’re excited to announce the return of onsite training courses in April, with extensive social distancing measures in place to help keep you safe. Book with confidence as we won't charge cancellation or transfer fees if COVID-19 causes any problems.Browse our training courses

‘Use by’, ‘best before’, ‘display until’ – what’s the difference and why does it matter?
Date marks include ‘best before’, ‘best before end’ and ‘use by’. Let’s look at what they mean and how they are different from each other. Read the blog

Upcoming course: USA food and drink labelling – 28-29 April
Exporting to the United States? Ensure your labels are compliant with American regulations with this online course led by our specialists in this area.

Food Safety course: Advanced (Level 4) – 12-26 May
Those responsible for food operation management must be trained to a level that enables them to demonstrate their competency. This course will help those in need of this training to become proficient in this area. Find out more

What’s it like becoming a CEO during a pandemic?
Our CEO Peter Headridge assumed this position at the start of 2021. We picked his brains in a recent Q&A to find out about the unique challenges that present themselves when leading a company through a health crisis. Read his blog

New project to investigate the microbiological safety of bread
We are looking for partners to join a new research project that aims to help manufacturers and retailers understand and control the potential risks posed by Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) in bread products. Find out more.

COVID-19 Workforce testing programmes
We can relieve some of your Covid-19 worries by helping you to reassure your clients, your business and your staff that you’re taking the best possible care of them and protecting them at work by early identification of any issues.
March 2021

New method to help control COVID-19 transmission
Removing the virus that causes COVID-19 from the air can help protect employees. However, air cleaning devices’ claims of effectiveness against this virus should be validated, which is now possible with our new method.

New project to potentially extend meat shelf-life and reduce food waste
Three billion pounds worth of meat is wasted each year, partly due to it exceeding its shelf-life before consumption or sale. Find out about the project that’s looking to extend the shelf-life of raw red meat. There’s still time to get involved!

Advanced HACCP Course – live, online tutor-led training - 19-29 April
Obtain the knowledge and skills to design, implement and verify food safety management systems based on the Codex HACCP principles. As a highly interactive online course, experienced tutors will provide practical guidance with emphasis on case studies and group exercises.

Member benefit: MIG meetings – just one day to go!
We’re kicking off your online MIG meetings tomorrow and we can’t wait to welcome you to our most interactive sessions yet. There’s still time to book onto your favourite meetings, including Nutrition and Health, Food and Drink Science and Packaging, so we’ll see you there.

New blog: How can we extend the shelf-life of fish and seafood?
Why are fish and seafood products so perishable? Here we explore that and how our new research project, led by Dr Greg Jones, is attempting to increase the shelf-life of these products.

Updated food safety guideline – what went into revising it?
A guideline is the most cost-effective way to ensure a high hygiene standard, particularly important during a pandemic and when budgets are tight. Our hygiene expert Dr Phil Voysey discusses the approaches to update one recently released to help manufacturers produce safe food.

Thermal processing: All your needs covered in one place
Specialists should always validate your processes, especially where food safety is concerned. You can now find all our thermal processing services, including consultancy and training, clearly laid out all in one place.
February 2021

Study uses VR to determine which on-pack claims sway consumers
On-pack sensory claims such as ‘Great taste!’ are powerful marketing tools, but which ones motivate consumers to purchase products? We immersed consumers into a virtual supermarket to find out.

Updated guidance on food factory hygiene helps manufacturers produce safe products
We have updated guidance on the design, implementation and control of cleaning and disinfection of food factories. The revised version will help food and drink manufacturers ensure their factories are cleaned and disinfected effectively

Online tutor led courses
We have established a wide range of online tutor led courses so that you can access food and drink training from home or
remotely

Reducing food waste – what impact does ingredient age have on shelf-life?
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations estimates that if food waste was a country, it would be the third-highest emitter of greenhouse gases after the US and China.

Member benefit: Spring MIG meetings – online and our most interactive yet
Our member interest group meetings return this March and they promise to be one of the most thought-provoking online events you’ll attend this year. With industry insights from experts and the opportunity to network, it’s one you’ll not want to miss!
January 2021

A New and Agile Approach to Research and Innovation Capability
Starting in 2021, we will be defining our Research and Innovation and Capability to deliver greater member value and be more relevant and responsive to more of our members’ needs.

New online course: Learn about the major foodborne pathogens – 26 Jan
Deepen your knowledge of the major pathogens in food, including Listeria and Salmonella, with our upcoming online course that covers the latest information for these organisms and methods to confirm them. Find out more

Industry 4.0 - Reducing energy consumption and food waste
Find out how we’re using artificial intelligence and digital twin to help lower manufacturer’s production costs all while offsetting some of their carbon footprint. Read the blog

New research: Study reveals the safety of non-chilled food delivery
New research by our shelf-life expert determined whether chilled food remains chilled during transit. Find out what you should consider before sending your food products out for delivery. Read the blog

Decontaminating with UV-C light? Here’s what you need to know
As more food businesses use UV-C light for decontamination purposes, learn more about its applications from our New Technologies Lead so you know how to apply it safely. Read the blog

Find out the latest trends in cleaning food factories from experts
From what to consider when choosing the right disinfectant to the pros and cons of different cleaning methods, find out the latest in cleaning from experts with this recorded seminar. Find out more
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