The food industry depends upon a reliable supply of good quality and safe raw material, and many considerations need to be addressed by producers and purchasers of raw products.These will range from microbiological, chemical and physical attributes of the food to how it is grown.This seminar will focus on managing the hazards in fresh produce, particularly those posed by food-borne pathogens and pesticide residues.

Why attend:
This event will bring together a wide range of industry-based and scientific expertise to present the latest developments in the produce supply sector. It will provide up-to-date information on recent issues relating to the contamination of fresh produce, and present current research in this important area.This seminar will be of particular interest to growers, produce marketing organisations, chilled food manufacturers and retailers. It offers an opportunity to better understand the issues and hear about the latest legislative developments in the sector.

Conference content:

• Crop production and pesticides
• Managing hazards in water use
• Hazard analysis in crop production
• Crop protection – minimisation of pesticide residues
• Routes of contamination
• Water quality in crop production

"The food industry depends upon a reliable supply of good quality and safe raw materials. Many considerations need to be addressed for producers and purchasers of raw products. These will range from microbiological, chemical and physical attributes of the food to how it is grown. This conference will focus on managing the hazards posed by food-borne pathogens and the minimisation of pesticide residues."

Richard Stanley – Event Director

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