Food for thought: The SecQuAL Project seminar

The SecQuAL project is an innovation focused trial designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and combat food waste. Its primary goal is to improve food traceability through the UK’s produce supply chains from farm to fork. By harnessing cutting-edge technologies and collaborative efforts, the project aims to revolutionise the way the food industry operates, ensuring a more sustainable and transparent future for the global food supply chain. This Food for Thought seminar provides a deep dive into the SecQuAL project, in which Rick Mumford, Deputy Director for Science at FSA will chair, alongside presentations from the project partners. 
The SecQuAL project brings together experts across technology, software and systems, food production and supply chain regulation and assurance, with the key objectives of the project including: 
Innovation in food assurance technology
Working with technology leaders to develop solutions that support digitalisation and transparency of food supply, in particular through blockchain technologies.
Effective data capture and sharing
Developing approaches to standardise the collection and sharing of data and building platforms that deliver the right analytical capabilities.
Data integrity and governance
Best practice and testing of data sources, formats, security and compliance.
Integration with assurance standards
Working closely with regulators and assurance experts to ensure innovation is compatible and compliant.
A broad food sector view
Consulting the wider food sector to address the needs of alternative food supply chains in the design of the pilot.