We’re pleased to share that Meadow Vale Foods has once again successfully retained its Cyber Essentials Plus certification, reaffirming our commitment to keeping our systems, customer data and operations secure.

Cyber Essentials Plus is the highest level of certification within the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. Unlike the standard Cyber Essentials assessment, Plus involves an independent, hands-on technical audit of an organisation’s IT systems to verify that robust cyber security controls are not only in place, but are working effectively in practice.

What this means for our customers and partners

Retaining Cyber Essentials Plus provides reassurance that Meadow Vale Foods continues to meet strict standards designed to protect against common cyber threats. In practice, this means:

Protection against malware and malicious software

All company devices are protected by centrally managed, up-to-date anti-malware controls to prevent and detect malicious activity.

Secure configuration of devices and networks

Systems are configured using security best practice, with unnecessary software and services removed to reduce the risk of attack.

Strong access controls and account separation

Users only have access to the systems they need, with administrative privileges tightly controlled and separated from day-to-day user accounts.

Timely application of security updates and patches

Security updates for operating systems and applications are applied promptly to reduce exposure to emerging threats.

Multi-factor authentication for cloud services

Access to cloud-based systems is protected using multi-factor authentication, adding an extra layer of security beyond passwords alone.

Our ongoing commitment to security

As a trusted food manufacturing partner, we recognise how important information security is to our customers, suppliers and employees. Retaining Cyber Essentials Plus helps ensure that sensitive business and customer data is protected, while also supporting compliance with insurer and customer requirements.

We will continue to invest in our systems, processes and people to maintain high standards of cyber resilience across Meadow Vale Foods.

Retaining Cyber Essentials Plus is a team effort, and we would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication in maintaining these high standards. Their ongoing commitment plays a key role in keeping Meadow Vale Foods secure and resilient.