Steve Batchford

Steve Batchford is a seasoned professional in food safety and microbiology, currently serving as the Science Manager at Sainsbury's. Previously, they held roles such as Science, Technical Insights and Policy Manager, where they drove food safety initiatives and managed technical governance. With prior experience as a Company Microbiologist at Tesco, they led efforts to reduce Campylobacter in poultry and advised on food safety incidents. Additionally, they were a Product Safety Manager at Brakes, where they developed product safety standards and collaborated with government bodies to enhance food safety practices.