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Knowledge event: quality in motion

Quality in motion – preparing for the future

The food industry is changing rapidly. Stricter legislation, higher standards of sustainability and safety, and a growing demand for transparency are putting quality departments under considerable pressure. For QA professionals, this means a playing field that is constantly shifting. Knowledge, insight and agility are more important than ever. During the Quality in Motion knowledge event on Thursday 6 November at Van der Valk Zaltbommel, we will be tackling three current themes that affect every quality manager: - How do you draw up an effective and cost-conscious monitoring plan that really provides insight? - How do you translate this knowledge into a practical plan for each product group? - How can you prepare today for the radical changes that 2026 will bring? With inspiring sessions, interactive working groups and opportunities for exchange, you will gain the tools you need to make your organisation stronger, smarter and more future-proof. Seize this opportunity to deepen your expertise and network with professionals from the sector! Register now for free using the form. Please note: indicate your preference for a working group on the form. Where does your main interest lie? Choose from the following categories (including associated preparations and processed products): meat, fish, ready-to-eat, fruit and vegetables or dairy.

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General information

The event will take place on Thursday, 6 November, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Van der Valk Zaltbommel (Hogeweg 65, 5301 LJ Zaltbommel).

Participation is free of charge, but if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. If you cancel within 48 hours before the start, we will be forced to charge a no-show fee of €50 excluding VAT.

What's on the agenda?

  • Session 1 – Learn how to draw up a targeted and cost-conscious monitoring plan that delivers relevant insights and prevents waste.

  • Session 2 – Get hands-on experience with a concrete monitoring plan for each product group, under supervision and with immediately applicable results.

  • Session 3 – Gain insight into the impact of new legislation and regulations from 2026 onwards and discover how to prepare your organisation in good time.

Programme

9:30 – 10:00 | Reception

10:00 – 10:15 | Introduction

10:15 – 11:00 | Knowledge session 1: From plan to insight: how to build an effective monitoring plan

11:00 – 11:45 | Knowledge session 2: Hands-on: draw up your own monitoring plan for each product group

11:45 – 12:00 | Break

12:00 – 12:45 | Knowledge session 3: Looking ahead to 2026: are you ready?

13:00 – 14:00 | Networking lunch

Session 1: From plan to insight: how to build an effective monitoring plan

Drawing up a well-founded monitoring or analysis plan is no easy task. Where do you start? How do you ensure that your analyses are not only carried out, but also yield real insights? And just as important: how do you avoid unnecessary costs and wasted time and resources?

In this session, we will take you step by step through the process of setting up a targeted and efficient monitoring plan. Using a practical step-by-step plan, you will discover how to arrive at relevant analyses, how to avoid pitfalls and how to get maximum value from your data with the right approach.

Session 2: Hands-on: draw up your own monitoring plan for each product group

Time to put theory into practice. In this interactive session, you will work in small groups to draw up a monitoring plan for a specific product group. Under supervision, you will work in a concrete and targeted manner: from risk assessment to analysis methods and measurement frequency. You choose the product group you want to work with.

This session offers opportunities to exchange practical experience, engage in focused discussions and generate useful output that you can apply directly in your own organisation.

Please note: When registering, please indicate which product group you are most interested in. We will take this into account as much as possible when forming the working groups.

Session 3: Looking ahead to 2026: are you ready?

2026 is just around the corner — and it brings with it a flood of new regulations and challenges. In this session, we look ahead and take you through the most important themes on the quality agenda.

What exactly is changing? What does this mean for your organisation in concrete terms? And above all: how can you prepare for this without losing sight of the big picture?

Together, we will discuss practical tips and strategies for anticipating changes in a timely and effective manner.

Topics covered will include: EUDR, sustainability, packaging, allergens, drinking water and environmental monitoring. We will also discuss the growing importance of process control and validation.

This session will provide you with guidance in a rapidly changing landscape — so that you and your organisation can work towards 2026 with confidence.

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