Prevention of biofilms is a key activity of NBIC (National Biofilms Innovation Centre) and in November 2021 CFA’s Dr Ken Johnston joined its multi-disciplinary workshop to share knowledge and identify needs for future research and innovation in the field. Almost half (49%) of NBIC’s Proof of Concept projects funded since 2018 have been on the prevention of biofilms, covering medical, dental, household, environmental and marine applications. As the keynote presenter commented: “The sheer scale of interdisciplinarity required is staggering” when working on innovative approaches to biofilm prevention. A new approach in the laboratory, new performance standards and reproducible biofilm testing […]

           More CFA colleagues have shared their CVs to provide inspirational career advice and tips. Greencore’s Kate Savio and Bakkavor’s Caroline Floyd, Rebecca McSweeney, Peter Winstanley (above) and Andrew Haines (not pictured) are the latest to be profiled. Who’s coming up with new ideas for what we eat? Who’s focussed on food safety? Whose passion for fresh food has given them a brilliant career? Who is looking out for future food talent and….which of our interviewees swapped Star Wars aspirations for a successful career in chilled food production?? Find out on the CEd website.