This free webinar was jointly hosted by FAN and the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Different stakeholders gave their perspective on the food fraud landscape over the decade since FAN was formed in 2015, improvements made and challenges remaining, and their view of the next 10 years. It was followed by an open Q&A to all speakers. Stakeholders range from government regulators, food industry and laboratory industry representatives to insurance advisers. They include
- Professor Chris Elliot - Queens University Belfast, and creator of FAN's concept
- Sophie Rollinson - Food Authenticity Lead, UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Andrew Quinn - Deputy Director, UK Food Standards Agency's National Food Crime Unit
- Emmanuelle Lerges - Food Industry Intelligence Network / Tesco
- Clare Menezes - CMM Advisory Ltd
- Selvarani Elahi - Executive Director, Food Authenticity Network
A recording of the webinar, held in September 2025, is now available here.
FAN are proud to have IFST as a partner. The IFST is a charity for the advancement and application of food science and technology, for the benefit, safety and health of the public. Membership provides a number of professional benefits and is open to those who work, study or have an an interest in food science or technology. Find out more about IFST membership here.
