19 January 2015

Is your food business prepared for a crisis?

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Food and drink businesses are invited to test their preparedness for a crisis at an upcoming event, 'Crisis Management in the Food and Drink Industry', to be held on 26 February in London.

The Food and Drink Federation event will feature a series of brief expert talks, followed by a live incident scenario during which the expert panel will comment on the best course of action at every step.

Delegates will learn about risk assessment and what support is available to safeguard business during a crisis; preparing a crisis management strategy; maintaining customer confidence and reputation management.

Confirmed event speakers include:

• Stephen Humphreys - Director of Communications, Food Standards Agency
• Richard Matthews - Partner, Eversheds
• David Gregory - Risk Management Executive, Willis
• Paul Dobson - Central Technical Director, Premier Foods
• Andrew MacDougall - Senior Executive Consultant, MSL

Barbara Gallani, Director of Regulation, Science & Health at FDF, said: “Back by popular demand this essential crisis management session will equip industry professionals with the necessary skills to handle all different stages of a crisis. A food scare can seriously harm a business but a well-planned response can not only protect but actually enhance trust in your brand.“

Note to Editors:

• The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the food and drink manufacturing industry – the UK's largest manufacturing sector.
• Event details: Date: 26 February 2015 Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm Location: Grant Thornton, 30 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AG Price: Early bird rates £250-£300+VAT; £300-£350+VAT after 1st February Registration available here

For further information:

Media Team Marita Upeniece 0207 420 7140 marita.upeniece@fdf.org.uk

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