Working to improve food hygiene
February 27th 2008

The Society was established in 1979 by a group of professional people who recognised the need for an organisation to cover the interests and views of everyone involved in food hygiene in its widest application throughout the food chain.

The philosophy of the Society is to help all disciplines involved in the food industry by providing a forum for discussion and an opportunity for people with similar ideas, concerns and viewpoints to meet, either in person or through Society communications.

As an independent, voluntary body with only the

members' interests as the driving force, the Society is in a unique position to represent all facets of the food industry.

Who are the Society's Members?

The Society has in excess of 700 members, which include a cross-section of people from food organisations and their suppliers. The Society brings together food manufacturers, retailers, caterers, Environmental Health Officers, suppliers, consultants, research organisations, training bodies and students.

What the Society does

• Aims to improve standards in the industry by disseminating hygiene information.
• Provides an informal advisory service for it members to help managers, supervisors and food handlers.
• Works to get proper recognition for the science of Food Hygiene and to ensure that everyone who practices it is competent, qualified and well informed.
• Encourages and advises on training to promote good hygiene standards and practices.
• Plays an active role in assisting the food industry to meet relevant legislation.
• Establishes links with other professional institutions.
• Provides information and communication through its website.
• Runs a varied programme of events for its members, including symposia, workshop sessions, lectures and an Annual Luncheon.

Membership packages & benefits

Both Individual and Corporate Membership are offered. Membership is constantly growing due to a fantastic reputation and the increase of benefits,both technical and commercial. Each membership package is tailored to meet the needs of our members, while remaining cost effective and competitive. The Society incorporates major blue chip organisations as Supporting Company members who include many of the major retails and manufacturers.

Forthcoming events CalendarM

Wednesday 12th March

Sustainability – An appetite for improvement

Kindly sponsored by URS Corporation Ltd.

Hilton Hotel, Bracknell, BERKSHIRE

Thursday 8th May

Life after Methyl Bromide

Kindly sponsored by Acheta

Yew Lodge Hotel, Kegworth, DERBYSHIRE

Thursday 20th November

The Society's Annual Lecture, Luncheon & Awards

Keynote address given by Justin King, CEO Sainsburys

The Millennium Mayfair Hotel, London

Training Courses/Meetings

Wednesday 26th March

Hand Hygiene Forum, Key speak Alan Lacey from

Sainsburys plc

SOFHT HQ,Middleton, STAFFS

Tuesday 18th March and 2. Tuesday 3rd June

Managing Your Pest Control Contact

Acheta Training Day,The Mill House,Middleton, Staffs

Wednesday 25th June

SOFHT AGM

SOFHT HQ,Middleton, STAFFS

www.sofht.co.uk