Parcel bombs explode at food and retail in Germany
Security measures and awareness create a Food Defense culture
Our food companies pay increasingly more attention to the concept of Food Defense, which is a good thing. Its purpose is to better protect products, people and infrastructure against intentional acts. In any case, prevention is better than cure. Sometimes current events also make food industry security a high priority…
In February 2021, two out of three parcel bombs that targeted a baby food manufacturer, a soft drink manufacturer and a retail company exploded in Germany. A number of employees were injured. Several law enforcement and emergency services (police, fire department, civil defence, ambulances) were involved. This incident was discussed in both local and international press. The culprit turned out to be a pensioner, unfamiliar to the court.
Up until now, his motive remains unclear.
3 tips!
Food Security helps my company by:
Increasing Food Defense in your company by:
- Training a Food Defense Team.
- Evaluating your security measures by using a Quick Security Scan.
- And measuring awareness and culture with an intrusion test.
Training first line contacts. During our "First Line" training, we look into the phenomenon of 'powder letters and parcel bombs’, among other things. We emphasize their highly exceptional nature and provide some ‘best practices’.
Being the food industry’s confidential point of contact regarding security-related questions and/or incidents.
Learning points
What to do when a consumer reacts in an unexpected way?
What do you do when faced with an unexpected response? How do you prepare your consumer service for the unexpected?
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How is your company’s Food Defense?
Securing your residence is a given, but securing the workplace comes less naturally. Our practical experience at food companies confirms this.