The workshop is a unique chance for UK agrifood leaders to explore how climate change will reshape cereals supply chains thanks to expert insight.
Within the workshop key academia and industry speakers will provide an update on how climate change will impact the cereals supply chain, from the latest predictions of mycotoxin production and breeding technologies to identifying the supply chain vulnerabilities. The workshop will provide key insight on new mitigation and detection methodologies to support industry towards collectively developing a resilient cereal supply chain.
About Romer Labs
is a global leader in innovative diagnostic solutions for food and feed safety. With a focus on mycotoxins, food allergens, GMOs, and microbial contaminants, we strive to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers while upholding our reputation for exceptional service.
Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We are constantly exploring new technologies and pushing the boundaries of existing ones to simplify workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance reliability. We are committed to developing groundbreaking technology and ensuring that our products and services are always at the forefront of the industry.
We have been providing exceptional service to our customers for over 40 years. Our dedicated technical support team is always available to provide assistance, and our technical sales team is committed to helping customers find the right solutions to meet their unique needs. In addition, we operate six analytical services labs across three continents, ensuring that our customers have access to reliable and accurate testing services whenever and wherever they may need them.
Our core mission at Romer Labs has always been the same: Making the World's Food Safer®. Through our innovative products and exceptional service, we remain dedicated to providing our customers with the tools they need to ensure the safety and quality of their products.
Romer Labs is a company of dsm-firmenich.
About UK Flour Millers
is the trade body for the UK flour milling industry. The association supports members by facilitating reliable, sustainable, and affordable supplies of wheat, providing training, promoting good practices in health and safety, advocating for the industry, and shaping and supporting long-term research and development. The organisation speaks on behalf of their members to government, policy makers, the media, consumers, and other stakeholders.
Event Programme
| 09:30-10:00 | Registration and Tea/Coffee |
| 10:00-10:05 |
Introduction and Welcome Chair Romer Labs or ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University |
| 10:05-10:30 |
How climate change will impact on mycotoxin risk in the UK Angel Medina Vaya, ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University |
| 10:30-11:00 |
Predicting future climates: MyMatch & Ambrosia projects Dr Andrea Patriarca & Dr Carol Verheecke-Vessen, ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University |
| 11:00-11:30 |
Opinion: How climate change could potentially impact crop storage? Dr Carol Verheecke-Vaessen, ÌúÅ£ÊÓƵ University and Gianlorenzo De Santi, Crover |
| 11:30-12:00 | Is breeding the solution? |
| 12:00-12:30 |
Mycotoxins of importance in cereals – occurrence, risks & food safety incidents Joe Brennan, UK Flour Millers |
| 12:30-13:15 | Lunch & Networking |
| 13:15-13:45 |
Mycotoxins: - the challenges for food processors Derek Croucher, Morning Foods |
| 13:45-14:15 |
Recent Developments in lab analysis of mycotoxins - TBC Susan MacDonald, FERA Science Ltd |
| 14:15-15:00 |
Mycotoxin Analysis:- A Control Tool in the Reception of Raw Materials Martin Witek, Romer Labs |
| 15:00-15:20 | Tea & Coffee Break |
| 15:20-15:40 |
Our experience of using a rapid system for the reception of Raw Materials Jonathan Pears, ADM Milling - TBC |
| 15:40-16:00 |
Regulatory update on Mycotoxins / sampling Craig Jones, FSA - TBC |
| 16:00 | Q&A & Close |
Who should attend
Anyone across the cereals supply chain - from farm to fork - who needs to manage climate risks and mycotoxin challenges.
- Food industry professionals (Quality managers, R&D teams, sustainability leads, procurement managers in cereal, bakery, and snack industries, flour millers, maltsters, feed manufacturers, brewers, distillers)
- Primary production stakeholders (Grain traders, storage operators, farmer cooperatives, independent farmers, farmers unions)
- Regulatory & assurance bodies (Food safety authorities, auditors, certification scheme representatives)
- Academia & research Scientists working on climate, cereals, mycotoxins, food safety
