Insights and Highlights from the 2025 Food Safety Innovation Conference
On Tuesday, 24th June, industry leaders, innovators, and food safety professionals came together at the University of Lincoln for the much-anticipated return of the Food Safety Innovation Conference. Now in its third year, the event once again delivered a powerful blend of collaboration, forward-thinking discussions, and practical insights for tackling food safety challenges.
How One Food Manufacturing Site Transformed Hygiene Practices and Cut Costs Dramatically
Chris Boardman, Site Director at Humdinger Foods, recently shared a compelling story of transformation at the FSI Conference. Drawing on his experience working with New England Seafood, Chris offered an honest and detailed look at how rethinking hygiene operations led to substantial improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and employee engagement.
What Does Your Cleaning Really Cost? How Foodclean’s TCC® Method Turns Water Waste into Savings
Did you know that the food industry is the third-largest industrial water consumer in both France and the UK, and that up to 70% of that water is used solely for cleaning processes?
Operational Excellence in Action: Turning Standards into Execution to Eliminate Rework and Recalls
At the FSI Conference, Serkan Atlas, Head of Operational Excellence for EMEA at OFI (Olam Food Ingredients), delivered a compelling and practical talk titled “Operational Excellence: Where Standards Meet Execution to Eliminate Rework and Recall Risk.” Drawing from real-world experience across global operations, Serkan took the audience on a 15-minute journey into the true meaning of Operational Excellence (OpEx) - not as a checklist of best practices, but as a culture, a mindset, and most importantly, execution.
Is Your Cleaning System A Cost or An Investment?
In the food industry, cleaning is not the first topic that gets discussed in boardrooms. Production uptime, efficiency gains and profitability usually take the spotlight, while cleaning is quietly filed under operational cost.
Food Industry Trends: Food Safety and Waste Reduction Go Hand in Hand
At this year’s Food Safety Innovation (FSI) Conference, the team at Food Safety Excellence was proud to contribute to setting the tone for one of the most critical discussions shaping the future of the global food industry — the growing alignment between food safety and waste reduction.
Engaging People and Culture: The Finnebrogue Case Story
At the recent FSI Conference, Declan Ferguson, Commercial Director at Finnebrogue, delivered a compelling presentation that focused not on food safety or production processes, but on something far more fundamental - people and culture. His message was simple yet powerful: People are the most important asset in any food business, and cultivating the right culture is essential for growth and long-term success.
Foam vs Film - Why Films Are the Future of Food Hygiene
Traditional foam cleaners might look effective, but they deliver minimal chemical to the surface and come with high waste and effort. Discover how Foodclean’s film-based detergents provide superior coverage, longer dwell times, and easier rinsing. Watch our latest video and see the future of food hygiene in action.
The Food Safety Conference Return for 2025!
The Food Safety Innovation Conference is back for 2025—bringing together food industry professionals, hygiene experts, and manufacturers to share ideas, tackle challenges, and showcase the latest innovations in food safety and cleaning technology. Get a preview of what to expect and why this event is a must-attend for anyone in the sector.
Maximise Food Factory Efficiency with Labour-Saving Hygiene Solutions
Labour-saving cleaning equipment and systems can significantly improve hygiene performance and productivity across your factory. In this article, we explore how reducing manual effort, standardising cleaning methods, and investing in ergonomic, efficient tools can help your team clean better, faster, and more safely—supporting whole factory efficiency.
Whole Factory Efficiency: Minimising Chemical Waste in Local Cleaning Processes
Efficiency doesn’t stop at the production line—your hygiene systems play a vital role too. This article explores how FoodClean’s smarter, more sustainable cleaning solutions can help you achieve whole factory efficiency, from reduced water and chemical usage to faster changeovers and improved safety.
What is cross-contamination and how to prevent it?
Cross-contamination is one of the biggest threats to food safety in manufacturing environments. From equipment handling to zone separation and effective cleaning processes, this article outlines the key steps your hygiene team can take to minimise risk and stay compliant with industry standards.