FoodTech Conference & Exhibition

For Customs Support Group, FoodTech provides a timely and valuable platform to engage with manufacturers, processors and logistics professionals at a moment when customs compliance, border controls and regulatory complexity are becoming increasingly central to the success of the food and beverage industry.

FoodTech: Taste the Future of Manufacturing Supply Chains

Food and beverage products are among the most highly regulated goods moving across borders. From sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) requirements to product classification, origin rules and traceability obligations, customs plays a decisive role in ensuring goods move smoothly while meeting national and international standards.

As supply chains become more global and consumer expectations continue to rise, manufacturers face mounting pressure to balance speed, compliance and cost efficiency. Delays at borders, incomplete documentation or incorrect customs declarations can have serious consequences, particularly for FMCG, perishable, temperature‑controlled or high‑value food products.

At Customs Support Group, we work closely with food and beverage businesses to manage these challenges, helping them navigate customs formalities while protecting product integrity and supply chain continuity.

Key Customs Challenges Facing the FoodTech Sector

Many of the core themes explored at FoodTech 2026, such as traceability, food safety, digital transformation and supply chain resilience, are directly connected to customs operations and border compliance. Some of the most pressing customs‑related challenges facing the sector include:

• Increasing regulatory scrutiny on food imports and exports, particularly around safety, origin and labelling
• SPS controls and documentary checks that require accurate, timely and consistent data
• Complex classification and valuation rules, especially for composite, processed or functional food products
• Cold chain sensitivity, where delays at borders can result in spoilage or product loss
• Evolving trade agreements and customs procedures, requiring businesses to remain agile and informed

As food manufacturers adopt new ingredients, alternative proteins and innovative production methods, customs compliance must evolve in parallel to support these developments.

Digitalisation & Tracability Where FoodTech meets CustomsTech

One of the most important conversations at FoodTech 2026 centres on digital transformation within food manufacturing and logistics. From a customs perspective, digitalisation is not just an opportunity, it is increasingly a necessity.

Electronic declarations, data integration across supply chains, and enhanced traceability systems are reshaping how goods move across borders. Accurate data capture at source, combined with end‑to‑end visibility, can significantly reduce customs risk, speed up clearance and improve compliance outcomes.

Customs Support Group supports food and beverage businesses in aligning their customs processes with digital supply chain strategies, ensuring that innovation in manufacturing is matched by efficiency and control at the border.

Why We’re Attending FoodTech Ireland 2026

FoodTech Ireland brings together the full food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem, from producers and processors to logistics providers, technology specialists and regulators. For Customs Support Group, this makes the event an ideal environment to:

• Engage directly with food and beverage manufacturers facing real‑world customs challenges
• Share expertise on navigating regulatory change and cross‑border complexity
• Learn more about emerging trends that will shape future customs requirements
• Strengthen collaboration across the supply chain to support resilient, compliant trade

As the food and beverage sector continues to innovate and expand into new markets, customs must be seen not as a barrier, but as a strategic enabler of growth.

Let’s Connect at FoodTech 2026

We look forward to connecting with industry peers at FoodTech Ireland 2026 to discuss how effective customs management can support innovation, sustainability and resilience across the food and beverage supply chain.

If you are attending the event and would like to explore how Customs Support Group can help your business navigate today’s food customs challenges and prepare for those ahead, we would be delighted to speak with you. Follow our attending team Charlie Dawson & David Jones on LinkedIn via the hashtag #Foodtech2026 or contact us to book a meeting in advance!