Meet Our Team
The science is important, but people are what make Food Forensics work.
Our team combines expertise in food authenticity, laboratory science, technical advisory services and business development. Together, we help organisations navigate food integrity challenges with confidence, providing practical advice backed by robust scientific evidence.
Leadership Team
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Alison Johnson
Managing Director
Alison leads the strategic direction of Food Forensics, working closely with clients, partners and industry stakeholders to strengthen food integrity across increasingly complex supply chains.
Ask me about:
- Food integrity strategy
- Industry partnerships
- Business growth
- Food fraud prevention
Email Alison
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Mark Hughes
Technical Services Director
Mark oversees Food Forensics' technical services, helping clients develop effective testing programmes and providing practical guidance on authenticity, traceability and supply chain risks.
Ask me about:
- Testing strategies
- Technical investigations
- Food authenticity
- Supply chain risk
Email Mark
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Business Development & Client Services
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Barry Hilton
Business Development Manager
Barry works closely with food businesses to understand their challenges and connect them with the testing, advisory and investigative services that best support their objectives.
Ask me about:
- Food integrity services
- Testing solutions
- New projects
- Digital Solutions
Email Barry
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James Checkley
Head of Growth
James focuses on building new relationships and helping organisations understand how food integrity services can support their commercial, technical and supply chain objectives.
Ask me about:
- Food integrity solutions
- Partnership opportunities
- Business growth
- New enquiries
Email James
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Technical Advisory Team
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Liz Littlewood
Lead Technical Advisor
Liz supports businesses across a wide range of food integrity issues, helping clients understand risks, investigate concerns and gain confidence in their supply chains.
Ask me about:
- Food integrity risk assessment
- Authenticity testing
- Supply chain assurance
- Technical advice
Email Liz
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Joanne Hubbard
Lead Technical Advisor
Joanne helps clients navigate complex food integrity challenges, translating analytical results and technical data into practical actions and informed decisions.
Ask me about:
- Food authenticity testing
- Data interpretation
- Food fraud mitigation
- Testing programme design
Email Joanne
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Beyond the Laboratory
Food integrity is about more than testing. Our team regularly contributes to industry initiatives, research projects, conferences and working groups, helping to shape the wider conversation around food authenticity and supply chain assurance.
Whether you're looking for technical guidance, testing support or simply want to discuss a challenge you're facing, we'd be happy to hear from you.
