Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 10:00am – 3:30pm

This practical, in person workshop provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen your business resilience to food crime through a guided, real-world scenario.

Overview

Delivered by trained fraud prevention officers from the National Food Crime Unit, this interactive session is based on a realistic food fraud scenario.

Working in small groups, participants will assess evolving situations, make decisions and explore how these decisions impact different areas of a business. The session highlights the importance of cross functional working, particularly across technical, procurement, product development and production teams.

What you will gain

• Practical experience of responding to a simulated food fraud incident
• Improved understanding of how food crime can affect your business
• Insight into effective communication and decision-making during incidents
• Opportunities to learn from other Welsh food and drink manufacturers

Aims

• To understand the key steps and communication channels required during a food fraud incident
• To build confidence in responding to food crime scenarios
• To support businesses in identifying risks and mitigating impact
• To provide a safe environment to test and strengthen responses

Key learning outcomes

• Greater awareness of food crime risks and prevention strategies
• Understanding of the role of the National Food Crime Unit during incidents
• Ability to identify key information required in a food crime investigation
• Recognition of internal and external stakeholders and their roles
• Insight into managing challenges such as time pressures and evidence gathering
• Increased resilience in protecting brand reputation and food safety
• Opportunity to review and strengthen your business emergency response plan

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for Welsh food and drink manufacturers, particularly those involved in:

• Food safety and technical roles
• Procurement and supply chain
• Product development
• Production and operations
• Incident investigation and management

Please note this event is open to new and existing food and drink manufacturers based in Wales only.

Agenda

• 10:00 – 10:30 Arrival and introductions
• 10:30 – 10:45 Introduction from National Food Crime Unit
• 10:45 – 11:00 Scenario overview
• 11:00 – 12:30 Group exercises and discussion
• 12:30 – 13:00 Lunch
• 13:00 – 14:00 Further group tasks
• 14:00 – 15:00 Fraud prevention essentials
• 15:00 – 15:30 Reflection and close