Food Integrity Global 2024

Speakers

#FoodIntegrityGlobal
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

10th - 11th September

Liljia Polo-Richards

Liljia Polo-Richards

Director and Founder

Allergy Companions

Liljia is the Founder and Director of Allergy Companions Limited, a review platform established in 2021 to support individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions.

Inspired to create this resource after an upsetting dining experience with her son, who has a severe nut allergy, Liljia has made it her mission to enhance safety and inclusivity in the hospitality industry.

Today, Liljia collaborates with hospitality businesses, offering consulting services aimed at improving their service to allergic customers and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

She holds a Masters in International Business from Birmingham Business School, where she graduated in 2007. Prior to that she graduated at the University of Birmingham in International studies and Political Science.

Panel Discussion

1.15 – 1.35 pm

Advancing food allergen awareness

Best practices for safety and compliance

Join our expert panel for an insightful session on food allergen safety, where they will explore the latest developments and best practices in allergen awareness and compliance. This session will provide valuable information for those dedicated to enhancing food safety and protecting individuals with food allergies, and will offer insight into understanding cross-contamination risks, implementing effective labelling strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Margaret Kelman with AllergyUK logo
Margaret Kelman

Specialist Allergy Nurse
Allergy UK

Sung Poblete with FARE logo
Sung Poblet

CEO
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

Liljia Polo-Richards with Allergy Companions logo
Liljia Polo-Richards

Founder and Director
Allergy Companions

Chris Elliot with Queens University logo
Moderator: Professor Chris Elliott

Professor of Food Safety
Queen's University Belfast