Horizon Scanning Study on Future Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Resilience
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedHorizon Scanning Study on Future Risks to Food Authenticity and Food Chain Resilience
Awarded 18 May 2025
Awarded18 May 2025
Value£49,187.72
SupplierFera Science Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6mo ago12mo term
Awarded 18 May 2025Expired 14 May 2026
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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Fera Science Ltd for a horizon scanning project to inform on potential future risks to food authenticity and food chain resilience.
The contract value was AUD 49,187.72.
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