Home » Mission and Vision » Understanding and navigating the risk in the novel and unknown
Understanding and navigating the risk in the novel and unknown
To understand the risk of alternative proteins and new plant based foods we aim to:
investigate microbes and shelf life in new foods
determine risk in new production systems
share findings with industry and consumers
Examples of problems the network can address in this area
Investigate the perceived microbial risk or shelf life of new food products by detecting and characterising pathogens and spoilage organisms (with alignment to data sharing and accessibility, in line with the priority of reducing microbial risks of known pathogens)
Validate the use of diagnostic technologies (culture, molecular, genomic) and risk assessment applications for these new food categories
With a wide view of the food chain, model where microbial risk may be introduced into the production of new food categories or due to new methods of production, packaging or distribution
Evaluate the potential risks in new technology farming (e.g. vertical farming) if a pathogen were introduced into controlled agricultural systems used for growing plants
Support transfer or training of good manufacturing practices and other best practices that have been established for other food categories
Promote knowledge exchange with consumers on the safe storage and preparation of these new food categories
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok