2026 Smarter Systems, Safer Food: Nikki Keyte
Smarter Systems, Safer Food
Nikki Keyte
Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, Innovation Manager
Food Safety Conference
10/06/2026
Nikki Keyte is the Innovation Manager at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights with over 15 years’ experience in food innovation, product development and food technology, specialising in turning ideas into successful commercial products. • Using digital systems to strengthen food safety and compliance
• Improving consistency and reducing risk through smarter technology
• Lessons learned from implementing smarter systems at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights
As food manufacturing becomes increasingly connected, digital systems are creating new opportunities to strengthen food safety, quality and consistency. In this session, Nikki Keyte from Priestley’s Gourmet Delights explores how technology and real-time monitoring can be integrated throughout the manufacturing process. From connected scales and ovens to checkweighers and metal detectors, Nikki will demonstrate how smarter systems can improve traceability, accountability and visibility across production while reducing reliance on manual processes. This presentation provides a practical look at how digital transformation can support both operational performance and a strong food safety and quality culture.