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The food and drink industry is facing significant challenges. Finding the right partner to deliver understanding and the optimal response is critical. Campden BRI is a leader in global food and drink science and research, possessing both the knowledge and practical expertise to deliver results that safeguard businesses and unlock opportunities.

In focus: Managing food allergens

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Four key areas of allergen cross-contact risk across the food supply network: Where risk starts and how to control it

Food allergen cross-contact can occur across the food supply network. We cover how to address four examples from key stages where food allergen cross-contact can occur

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Unexpected allergen results? Turn confusion into control

How to navigate unexpected or concerning allergen test results – from selecting test markers/methods and interpreting results, through to responding to and investigating a contamination issue.

Why recipe changeovers remain high risk for allergen management – and how to control them

Changeover allergen management failures continue to feature heavily in audits and root cause analyses. The challenge is rarely about one thing – it’s a combination of technical, procedural and human factors.

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Hot topics in food microbiology conference

Join us to discuss the industry’s most pressing concerns, as our popular annual ‘Hot topics in food microbiology’ conference returns.

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Managing flavour and taint risk in food manufacturing

Sensory quality can make or break the consumer experience. So, understanding and managing the flavour of your products is key. As are the investigation and prevention of off flavours and taints.

Four key areas of allergen cross-contact risk across the food supply network: Where risk starts and how to control it

Food allergen cross-contact can occur across the food supply network. We cover how to address four examples from key stages where food allergen cross-contact can occur

FREE webinar - Allergen controls: Are your PRPs actually protecting you and are you ready for future changes?

This webinar will explore why allergen control should be viewed as an outcome of an effective food safety management system, rather than a standalone activity.

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Consumer acceptance of food product shelf-life extension

Even a small perceived decline in quality following a shelf-life extension can have a disproportionate consumer impact on repeat purchase and brand trust.

Food crime, food defence and food fraud: A guide to PAS 96:2026 key changes

As members of the Steering Group for this review and update of PAS 96, we are well placed to summarise the key changes and support your implementation of this guidance and its latest updates.