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Food Safety Consortium Conference

Food Safety Tech is excited to announce that the 2026 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 22-24. The 2026 event will focus on the convergence of policy, science, and best practices. With the conference being held near Washington, D.C., this year will place a renewed emphasis on policy discussions, reflecting the growing need to address regulatory and legislative issues. The program will also prioritize the sharing of best practices, offering attendees the chance to learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving on hot-button issues. A Call For Abstracts will be announced soon.

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Women in Food Safety

What Burger King’s Breakfast Menu Teaches Us About Inclusive Marketing

By Kim Ring
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Kelly McDonald, 4X best-selling author has studied over the course of her career as a leading expert in marketing, sales, consumer trends and customer experience. McDonald explores practical strategies for marketing to audiences who may not think, look, or act like you, touching on how empathy, cultural intelligence, and inclusive communication can break down barriers and build trust.

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Learn, Network and Develop: Join Me at the Food Safety Consortium!

By Sanjay Gummalla, Ph.D.
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Events like the Food Safety Consortium are more than a conference, they are platforms for building a stronger network of professionals and advancing food safety culture across our industry. You’ll have the chance to connect with regulators, suppliers, QA leaders, and peers who face the same challenges you do, and return to your company with better understanding, innovative tools and new ideas that make a difference.

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FDA to Open Registration for the Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Sessions on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Recent scientific developments in food allergen thresholds have prompted the FDA to explore how these thresholds can improve food safety, enhance labeling practices and help consumers make more informed choices. The purpose of the public meeting and listening sessions is to discuss strategies for approaching food allergen thresholds to benefit public health.

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Women in Food Safety

Women in Food Safety Celebrates 5th Anniversary and Achieves Nonprofit Status

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Women in Food Safety (WIFS) is a nonprofit community dedicated to providing a networking platform for women’s advancement in the food safety industry. Since its founding in 2020, WIFS has connected professionals across the globe through networking, leadership development, and advocacy initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture that elevates the voices of women in food safety and creates a pipeline for outstanding future women leaders.

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