Tuesday 21 & Wednesday 22 July 2026
FIELD TRIP MONDAY 20 JULY
Limited spaces! More details to come.
NOVOTEL SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, AUSTRALIA
Brought to you by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre (FPSC), the IFPSS returns to Sydney in 2026 with a dynamic, solutions-focused programme designed for growers, packers, researchers, regulators, food safety professionals and industry leaders committed to strengthening fresh produce safety across the supply chain.
This year, the bar has been raised with not one, but two international keynote speakers!
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Dr Elizabeth (Betsy) Bihn
Director of the Produce Safety Alliance at Cornell University (USA)
Elizabeth is a Senior Extension Associate in the Department of Food Science at Cornell University and Director of both the Produce Safety Alliance and the National Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Program. Her work focuses on irrigation water quality and reducing microbial risks in fresh produce through practical research and collaborative education across the produce industry.
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D'Arcie Rice
British Leafy Salads Association.
D’Arcie is a Technical Manager with extensive experience in the fresh produce industry, specialising in balancing rigorous food safety standards with strong commercial acumen. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and product integrity, she works closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure food safety from field to fork while supporting sustainable business growth.
Together, they will bring international insights, practical experience and forward-thinking perspectives that will challenge and inspire.
Why attend?
A programme built for real-world impact! Across two immersive days, the 2026 programme will explore:
1. From Evidence to Risk Management
Turning scientific evidence into practical strategies to identify, assess and manage food safety risks in fresh produce systems.
2. From Regulation to Implementation
Translating evolving standards, regulations and input requirements into effective on-farm and supply chain practices.
3. From Data to Smarter Decisions
Harnessing technology, innovation and digital insights to strengthen food safety management and drive better decision-making.
4. From Knowledge to Capability
Building industry capability through shared experience, practical guidance and real-world case studies.
An interactive workshop will provide hands-on engagement and meaningful discussion, ensuring delegates leave with insights that can be applied immediately.
The preliminary programme will be announced soon.
Field Trip
Back by popular demand... A Field Trip on Monday 20 July will offer additional learning and networking opportunities, with further details to be released soon. Spaces are limited, so priority will be given to those who register first.
Call for Speaker EOIs
The FPSC invite Expressions of Interest from speakers whose expertise aligns with the programme themes. If you are driving innovation, implementing best practice or generating new knowledge in fresh produce safety, we would love to hear from you! To make an enquiry, click the button below.
