The Food Industry Intelligence Network (fiin) has appointed new Board member, Debbie Barnes of Marks & Spencer, succeeding Paul Dobson of Premier Foods. She will also take up the role as Chair of fiin’s Technical Steering Group.

The recent release of the Food Crime Strategic Assessment 2024 [link] by the FSA’s National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) and the FSS’s Scottish Food Crime and Incidents Unit (SFCIU) highlights the evolving risks within the UK’s food supply chain.

fiin’s 2024 member meeting focused on building supply chain resilience to promote food integrity, data analysis, interpretation and collaboration.

Securing the integrity of imported food products post EU exit has prompted much discussion. With the recent implementation of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), Nick Allen, Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association, shares his insights with fiin.

The FSA sets out proposals from the Food Fraud Working Group to strengthen the collective response to food crime.

The Food Industry Intelligence Network (fiin) has appointed its first full-time employee, as well as a new advisor to the board to drive the food integrity agenda.

Food and drink businesses are being urged to sign up to an online tool developed by Food Standards Scotland, which may help prevent them becoming victims of food crime.

Professor Chris Elliott reflects on his time working with fiin and his hopes for the future of the food supply chain

Learn more about how fiin has expanded its membership network, which helps to tackle food fraud in the supply chain.