From the factory floor to the shop shelves, we’ve been talking to industry leaders about the best way to keep your assets safe. Neil Jackson of the GB Security Group will be telling us about security measures in the food production sector. Here, security isn’t just about preventing theft, it’s also about enforcing health and safety measures and keeping manufacturing standards high, which is appropriate, as we’re also going to be going through the top, essential safety measures needed on the food production line, saving you costs, and protecting your staff.

At the other end of the food chain, we talk to Darren Read, Director of Retail for Securitas. Anyone in retail knows that shoplifting is a huge problem for the industry, and Read has some valuable tips for dealing with it, as well as insights about other threats closer to home.

All that, and we’ll be naming the best up and coming franchises - you might not have heard some of these names yet, but trust us, you will.

Elsewhere on the site we have yet more Food & Drink Digital exclusive content. We have a column from the President of the Union of Farm Workers explaining how immigration, and even undocumented workers, are an essential part of the United States' agriculture industry. Meanwhile, the head of E-business at Mars Drinks explains how social media can help you promote your brand. This is a growing area of concern for everyone in the food industry, and we'll be talking about it some more next month, but for now, enjoy the new issue of Food & Drink Digital.

Stay safe

Chris Farnell
Editor-in-Chief