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“Security” in our food companies: are we doing enough in this field as a company?

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No one has failed to notice the latest events or that the measures taken in our country are having quite an impact on a large number of companies.

Although strictly speaking “pure” Security isn’t one of our core competencies, we’re still able to provide you with several tips.

The 3 tips!

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A multidisciplinary approach

Just as for Food Defense purpose, assessing the risks and determining proper measures is done according to the multidisciplinary approach (including the CEO), we recommend applying the same approach to assessing the current security risks and the subsequent measures.
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Early Warning System (VBO-FEB)

Through the VBO’s Early Warning System (a company information network to counter terrorist threats), Food Security is provided with information which we distribute to our members if this information is relevant to the food sector or specific companies.

More info
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Awareness of your people

A factor not to be dismissed when it comes to detecting signs, are your own people. Do they have the level of awareness required to detect and report any abnormalities?

 

So Food Security is also available for:

- a tailor-made First Line of Defense session to increase employee “awareness”.

- should you also be interested in scrutinizing your external Security expertise, Food Security can help point you in the right direction. 

 

Don't hesitate to contact us!

Meer Learning Point

March 2022

Should every production site have its own trained spokesperson?

March 2022

Most food companies do not have their own communications manager. In a crisis situation, it will usually be the company leader who takes care of an interview. Is this the right call? What happens if you have multiple production sites? Should each location have someone who addresses the press? What happens if the press is at your gate: do you send them away or let them in?
November 2021

When a consumer leaks your explanation to the press.

November 2021

A consumer buys a product that contains a bizarre and relatively large foreign body. He thus contacts the customer service. The company takes the complaint seriously and starts investigating the case. Meanwhile, the story also appears in the press. They wonder how a foreign body this large has got into the product.

October 2021

Cyber Security Awareness month. Think Before U Click!

October 2021

Cyber security is a major concern to many companies. The need to arm oneself is ever-increasing. How do you protect your company against a cyberattack? Should you pay ransom or not?