In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we sit down with Professor Chris Elliott OBE, one of the UK’s leading authorities on food integrity and whose independent review reshaped national food safety policy following the horsemeat scandal. Chris shares his decades of expertise investigating global food crime and explains why food fraud remains one of the most significant threats to the food industry today.

What We Cover:

• Chris’s career-long mission to uncover and prevent food fraud, and how high-profile incidents brought this issue into the public eye.

• How food fraud works in practice: the weak points in the supply chain, the products most at risk, and the evolving tactics used by criminal networks.

• The real cost to businesses — from economic damage to reputational risk — and why prevention must sit at the heart of every hospitality and food operation.

• Practical guidance for operators on staying vigilant, understanding traceability requirements and building safer supply chains.

• An introduction to the Food Industry Intelligence Network (FIIN), a UK-wide initiative that helps businesses protect themselves by sharing industry intelligence on emerging fraud threats and compromised products.

• Why collaboration between suppliers, operators and regulators is the only meaningful path to a safer, more transparent food system.

This is an essential listen for any hospitality professional who buys, handles or serves food — offering practical insight into how to safeguard your business, your customers and your reputation.

In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we bring you highlights and insights from The Source Trade Show, the South West’s premier food, drink and hospitality event held at Westpoint, Exeter on 3 – 4 February 2026. We spoke with a range of exhibitors and industry suppliers to explore what makes this trade show so essential for operators, buyers and producers alike.

What We Cover:

• Conversations with exhibitors about why they choose to attend and what products, services and innovations they are showcasing.

• How trade shows like Source help hospitality businesses source new products, discover artisan brands and build relationships face to face.

• Tips from exhibitors on making the most of a trade show visit. Spotting opportunities for your business.

• Reflections on the value of live events for hospitality growth, networking and staying ahead of industry trends.

Tune in to hear first-hand stories from the show floor, honest perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in hospitality sourcing, and practical ideas you can use in your own business.

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In this episode of Simply Hospitality, we speak to Mike Anderson about the Source Trade Show in Exeter and the brand new Source Roadshow launching in Somerset. Mike shares what visitors can expect, why in-person trade shows remain so valuable, and how exhibitors and buyers alike can get the most out of attending.

What We Cover:

The history of the Source Trade Show and its role in bringing together producers, suppliers and hospitality buyers from across the South West.

Why face-to-face events still matter in a digital world and how they help operators cut through the noise.

What makes the show unique: 200 exhibitors, artisan producers, service providers and opportunities to taste, trial and test new products.

The launch of the Source Roadshow at the Bath & West Showground and what it offers to Somerset’s food and drink businesses.

Practical advice on visiting a trade show: how to plan your visit, how to network naturally, and why it’s worth going with an open mind rather than a hard sales agenda.

How one good connection or new supplier can make an entire visit worthwhile.

Join us as we explore what these shows offer the hospitality community, why they have become essential fixtures in the calendar, and how you can make the most of them when you attend. Enjoy and follow us on social media if you like what you hear! Instagram: @simply_hospitality_the_podcast