Senior food safety and quality professionals from some of the world’s leading food and drink brands will gather in Manchester for the 3rd Annual Proactive Food Safety Conference, examining the regulatory, technological and operational challenges reshaping food safety in 2027.
Organised by Global Insight Conferences, the one-day event brings together 25+ senior industry leaders, with speakers representing McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Mondelēz International, Five Guys, Gousto, Barry Callebaut, Arla Foods, Co-op, Weetabix and more.
With growing pressure on food manufacturers to strengthen traceability, manage emerging risks and demonstrate genuine compliance, the conference moves beyond theory to examine what is working in practice.
AI, Allergens & Food Fraud Take Centre Stage
Artificial intelligence is changing how food safety teams approach monitoring, supplier risk and documentation. But how much is delivering measurable improvement, and where does human judgement remain essential?
Speakers will explore real-world AI applications within HACCP systems, alongside the challenges of integrating new technologies into established food safety operations.
Dedicated sessions on food fraud and traceability will examine the growing risk of falsified documentation, including AI-enabled falsification of certificates of analysis and laboratory reports, and how manufacturers can strengthen verification procedures.
Challenging The Industry’s Approach To Food Safety
Beyond emerging technology, the programme confronts a fundamental question: are food safety audits, training and compliance frameworks delivering safer outcomes?
Senior practitioners will examine why food safety culture remains difficult to embed, how organisations can move beyond checklist compliance and what effective leadership looks like during a serious food safety incident.
The agenda also covers contaminants, microplastics, microbiological risks and the regulatory developments food businesses need to prepare for.
New Interactive Formats For 2027
This year’s programme introduces a live Practical Challenges Clinic, where experienced practitioners will work through real problems submitted by delegates.
Hosted peer discussions, speaker lightning rounds and more than two hours of dedicated networking will give food safety professionals opportunities to exchange ideas and build valuable industry connections.
The 3rd Annual Proactive Food Safety Conference takes place on 28 January 2027 at etc.venues Manchester, Piccadilly, welcoming food safety directors, technical leaders, quality professionals and regulatory specialists from across the food and drink industry.
Explore the full agenda and secure your place: Conference Website
