Assistance
A serious incident or a crisis situation? You can reach us 24/7 on our crisis telephone number. Food Security offers you an external and objective view of the facts and advises you on how to deal with them.
Our network
Thanks to years of experience with crisis management in the food sector, we have built up an extensive network of partners, drawn from across various fields. As a member of Food Security, you can call on these experts.
Our network consists of:
- Doctors who can help you with specific medical questions
- Academic specialists
- Research centres and laboratories
In addition to these partners, we can also offer contact with:
- A call centre, with its own 0800 number
- Communication experts – for input on crisis communication
- Victim support – following a robbery, for example
- Several other specialist service providers.
Furthermore, we can also provide you with an up-to-date list of Belgian journalists and recall contacts at the largest Belgian retailers.
Learning points
A cyber crisis? Don’t just prepare your IT – prepare your entire organisation
Two recent cyberattacks in the retail sector demonstrate how quickly a digital incident can escalate into an operational crisis. At Ahold Delhaize, a cyberattack caused problems...
Crisis communication: develop reflexes, not thick books
Are you really ready to tackle a crisis… or do you just think you are? Many organisations rely on detailed plans, but under pressure these often prove worthless. In a world of...
Extortion and internal threats: is your crisis management up to the task when faced with criminal acts?
The recent extortion case at baby food manufacturer HiPP shows that deliberate contamination is a real risk. However, criminal acts are not among the top priorities for food com...