Navigating the future of food safety and transparency

How do we build a safer, smarter food system – and who needs to act first?

Together, our panellists will examine how the industry can move from reactive to proactive risk management, respond to the rising threat of food fraud, and balance the urgent need for sustainability with the realities of fragmented regulation and economic pressure.

This isn’t just a conversation about the future – it’s a discussion about how we deliver progress now, using the tools and partnerships already available to us.

What to expect

The panel will explore:

• The real-world impact of AI and smart surveillance systems in identifying and managing risk earlier in the supply chain
• How transparent data sharing builds consumer trust and creates stronger relationships between businesses, regulators and the public
• Practical ways to meet environmental goals without compromising on safety or compliance
• How to ensure SMEs and national authorities are supported in a fast-evolving regulatory environment

Why attend?

This session will help you:

• Understand how food safety is evolving in the digital age
• Gain insight into tools that can enhance traceability and proactive prevention
• Explore new models of cross-sector collaboration that are already working
• Learn what businesses of all sizes can do to improve resilience and transparency

Interested? Register a place today >>>

OUR SPEAKERS

Moderator – Professor Chris Elliot, Professor of Food Safety at Queen’s University Belfast

Chris is Professor of Food Safety and Founder of the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast. He served as Pro Vice Chancellor responsible for the Medical and Life Sciences Faculty between 2015 and 2018 and has published more than 450 peer-reviewed articles, many of them relating to the detection and control of agriculture, food, and environmental contaminants.

Boris Bolshchikov, Head of Food Safety Science and the Global Food Safety Center, Mars Incorporated

Dr. Boris Bolshchikov is Head of Food Safety Science and the Global Food Safety Center at Mars Incorporated. He leads a team focused on translating scientific insights into practical solutions, with a current emphasis on microbial risk, mycotoxins, and food integrity. 

Boris holds a Master’s and PhD in Chemistry from the Russian Academy of Science and Moscow State University. Since joining Mars in 2011, he has held leadership roles across Innovation, R&D and Commercial functions in Russia, Eurasia and Asia. He previously held R&D roles at Unilever and in science and tech startups. 

FAQs

FAQs 

Is the panel discussion free? 

Yes – there is no charge to watch the panel discussion, either live or on-demand. 

When will the panel discussion take place? 

17 September at 3pm BST.

Can I watch it later? 

The panel discussion will become available to watch on-demand shortly after the live webinar takes place. 

What are the benefits of attending live? 

You’ll be able to ask the speakers your questions, which will be answered live in the Q&A towards the end of the session. 

How long will the panel discussion be? 

This panel discussion will last up to an hour. 

What do I need to watch this panel discussion? 

All you need is a computer with an internet connection. We recommend using headphones if possible if you’re in an office environment.