Proactive Food Safety Conference 2026: AI, Allergens and Consumer Trust

GREATER MANCHESTER, U.K. - Aug. 28, 2025 - PRLog -- Food safety leaders from across the UK and Europe will gather in Manchester on 22 January 2026 for the Proactive Food Safety Conference, the 2nd annual, one-day event dedicated to tackling mission-critical challenges in the food and drink sector.

Under one roof, over global industry leaders from companies including Co-op, Ocado Retail, PepsiCo, Mondelēz, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, McDonald's, Five Guys, Deliveroo, and others will discuss stringent allergen controls, embedding positive food safety cultures, practical AI and digital technologies, and consumer-focused regulatory compliance.

The conference agenda covers key areas keeping technical and compliance teams across the food and drink industry alert:

Embedded Food Safety Cultures – Gousto, Stonegate Group, Seagems Group, PepsiCo, and FIVE GUYS explore how to drive meaningful behavioural change, accountability, and consistency across global operations.

Practical AI, Digital & New Technologies – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners demonstrate how AI and digital platforms can enhance day-to-day operations, visibility, and next-generation food safety strategies.

Proactive & Robust Allergen Controls – Mondelēz, Just Eat Takeaway.com, and Compleat Food Group highlight strategies to minimise cross-contamination and maintain rigorous standards across complex supply chains.

Business-Critical Regulatory Compliance – Sessions cover the latest regulatory developments, legislative updates, and effective communication strategies to future-proof operations.

Resilient Supply Chain Management – Kevin Baker, 2 Sisters Food Group, discusses maintaining traceability and quality while navigating disruptions and new market opportunities.

Consumer Trust & Insights – Panel discussions examine generational shifts, online labelling challenges, and evolving consumer behaviours to boost engagement and confidence.

Labelling Strategies – McDonald's, Deliveroo, and Salisbury Poultry focus on accurate, high-quality labelling and leveraging technology to future-proof compliance.

Fast-Moving & Comprehensive Recall Strategies – Waitrose & Partners, Dalziel Ltd., Compleat Food Group, and Vivera explore recall processes that minimise risk and protect consumer trust.

Sustainability & Food Safety – Experts from McDonald's and Salisbury Poultry share strategies for integrating sustainability without compromising food safety standards.

Metrics Tracking – Sam Delamore, The Restaurant Group, discusses innovative metrics and ROI-driven insights to monitor and improve food safety culture and performance.

The Proactive Food Safety Conference 2026 combines high-level presentations with practical, actionable insights, networking opportunities, and industry-led case studies, including a deep dive into food safety cultures within delivery-only kitchens such as Deliveroo Editions.

Event Details:

📍 Manchester

📅 22 January 2026

🌐 View the full agenda and register: https://www.foodsafetytrendsconference.com/view-the-programme-manchester