First two courses to take place in Novermber and December, spanning 10 specialist modules on risk identification, contamination prevention and industry standards
The Fresh Produce Academy, formed by the UK trade association Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has launched Fresh & Safe, a two-day educational programme designed to help fresh produce professionals identify risks, prevent contamination and make informed food safety decisions.
The FPC said the expert-led programme is designed for growers, packers and technical teams.
The progamme, which is CIEH Assured, is pitched as equivalent to a Level 3 qualification, the same level as A-levels.
It will bring together expert knowledge, practical exercises, real-world case studies and interactive, face-to-face learning to help the delegate apply knowledge directly within their own business.
Ten specialist modules will educate delegates on how to:
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Spot the risks - identifying microbiological hazards and contamination risks
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Prevent contamination - strengthen controls around growing, hygiene and handling
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Make informed decisions - applying risk assessments, testing and verification procedures
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Meet industry expectations - build understanding of food safety requirements and best practice
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Be prepared - improve approaches to incidents, traceability and crisis management
The first course will be held on the 24-25 November in Sittingbourne, Kent, followed by the second on 9-10 December in East Coast, Scotland, and will cost £750 plus VAT per delegate.
Three more courses are expected to be held in 2027 in January, February and March.
