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Protecting the UK From foodborne hazards
The UK Food Safety Research Network connects food industry, food and health policymakers and academia to collaboratively pursue shared research priorities to protect us from microbial foodborne hazards.
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Protecting the UK From foodborne hazards
The UK Food Safety Research Network connects food industry, food and health policymakers and academia to collaboratively pursue shared research priorities to protect us from foodborne hazards.
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Protecting the UK From foodborne hazards
The UK Food Safety Research Network connects food industry, food and health policymakers and academia to collaboratively pursue shared research priorities to protect us from foodborne hazards.
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Current projects funded by the UK Food Safety Research Network.
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Food supply chain safety and security are at risk from environmental issues such as extreme weather events and disease outbreaks.   This risk is increasingly exacerbated by climate change and biodiversity
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There is a diagnostics challenge in detecting foodborne and disease-causing strains of Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli. There are multiple serotypes and they are genetically diverse which means it can be
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Campylobacter is the most common bacteria causing human gastroenteritis globally.   While chicken serves as the primary source of Campylobacter, there exists a potential risk of cross-contamination to other
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An orange bacteriophage on a green surface
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Phages have enormous potential to reduce food safety risks and optimise health outcomes across One Health.  The country Georgia has been using bacteriophages technology for decades including for improving
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Contamination of fresh produce by microorganisms during their storage and transportation is a food safety challenge. The University of Birmingham, together with Queens University Belfast and Ermen Systems are
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Streptococcus suis bacteria cause infections in pigs globally, affecting their health and wellbeing, driving antibiotics usage and, in many countries, the food safety of meat products.  Infections caused by
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It’s challenging to quickly detect bacteria in food due to its complex biochemical make up.  A project funded by the UK Food Safety Research Network is developing a sensor
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Two people cooking in a kitchen
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Previous research using video recordings show that there are many common risky kitchen behaviours at home such as misuse of tea towels and frequent use of mobile devices during
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A gloved hand wiping a surface
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Currently, there are no affordable, sustainable, simple and objective tests that can make microbes visible in the food industry.   This UK Food Safety Research Network project is developing new
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Food poisoning is a major health challenge costing the UK up to £9 billion each year. 

The UK Food Safety Research Network helps to ensure food is safe from microbial risks.

Our network is hosted by the Quadram Institute funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the Food Standards Agency and serves as an innovation hub

It brings together experts from government, industry and academia to address current and emerging issues of food safety in the UK.

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30th September 2026
Funding to address the rise in foodborne disease
Funding now open We are looking to fund collaborative projects and activities that reflect a focus on Campylobacter and Salmonella, alongside other strategically important foodborne pathogens (foodborne viruses, Listeria
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20th July 2026
RiSC+ funding for projects modelling resilient UK supply chains
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15th July 2026
New funding available for collaborations on using AI for food safety and sustainability
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19th June 2026
Innovate UK funding for digital innovation projects for SMEs
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