Western Branch Conference: The way forward with Listeria

Price: 
IFST Member - £40, Non-members - £100
Date: 
Wednesday, 13 May, 2026 - 12:30 to 16:30
Location: 
Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton TA3 7BL

This event is organised by IFST Western Branch

Event Overview:

Considering Listeria is common in our environment, our expert speakers will explain where it occurs, how it can be controlled and how it is best mitigated against in food production systems.

This is an afternoon conference with four presentations followed by a Q&A. Includes finger buffet lunch on arrival and teas and coffees during the afternoon. 

Chair:

Amanda McCarthy - IFST Western Branch

Speakers:

Greg Jones - ALS Laboratories

Jeff Banks  - Dr. J.G Banks Managing Consultant

Jude Walker - FSC Group

TBC

Programme:

12:30 pm

Registration and Lunch

1:30 pm

Presentations

4:30 pm 

Conference ends

What participants will learn:

Listeria, occurance, control and mitigation

Target audience:

Western Branch members, RTE food producers

Price: IFST Members - £40, Non-members - £100

Booking Deadline: 5 May 2026

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