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
Change communication: without strategy, no support
A major restructuring at an international food company caused turmoil in the workplace. Hundreds of jobs were at risk, which deeply affected the employees. Barely a month later,...
How a missed incident report led to a major recall
A consumer finds a piece of plastic in one of your products. What at first presented as an isolated case, turned out to be a tell-tale sign for a bigger issue. Several people re...
Food Fraud: What if your product unintentionally contains banned substances?
A banned substance ends up in your product through a raw material. The consequences are widespread: various products must be recalled, consumers are worried, and the reputation ...