Rodent Control and Organic Certified Facilities

Acquiring and maintaining your organic certification requires very specific, rigorous steps. That’s why having a foundational knowledge of the different management techniques for rodents based on the type of facility is an important tool for your facility – whether you are currently certified organic, working towards certification or just starting to think about the process. Join Orkin Entomologist, Benjamin Hottel, PhD, BCE, to learn how management of rodents can be applied in organic certified facilities.

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Food & Beverage ESG: The Sustainability Mandate

Join Adam Hammes, ESG Director at SGS Noth America, to learn more about how to identify your company’s unique ESG business drivers and challenges; how to sift through the “alphabet soup” of ESG and sustainability frameworks, standards, and rating agencies to focus on what truly matters; and how to identify and prioritize ESG-related KPIs and performance expectations.

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Top Misconceptions About Pest Control

Knowing the top misconceptions about pest control, common myths and the basics of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach can help you successfully tackle pest control at your facility. Join Orkin entomologist Frank Meek, BCE, for a complimentary, educational webinar where you will learn his top 5 misconceptions about pest control and debunk common myths.

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Food Safety Hazards: Managing Supply Chain Risks

Maintaining communication, approving new suppliers in times of geopolitical conflict and product shortages, and conforming to the coming FSMA Traceability Final Rule are among the inherent challenges now facing supply chain managers and food safety professionals. In this webinar, we look at strategies to reduce supply chain risks from pre-approval through the management of existing suppliers and highlight opportunities to improve collaboration and protocols in preparation for implementation of the Food Traceability Final Rule.

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What Does It Take To Be A Food Safety Auditor?

Attendees will be provided an in depth overview of the food safety auditing profession to gain a better understanding of its suitability for a career choice. The overview is followed by a 3 part series of virtual presentations that culminates in an onsite day of review, case studies and role playing to reinforce the knowledge and skills covered by this course of study.

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Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Supply Chain

The past two years have pushed food companies to the limit, as they have worked tirelessly to ensure that safe, quality food is delivered to the consumer amidst a global pandemic that continues. This virtual event brings together subject matter experts with decades of experience at food companies who will help you recognize when and how to pivot in the face of global supply chain issues, how to be nimble during these challenges, and how to establish the adaptable mindset required to navigate these ever-changing circumstances.

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The Ever-Evolving ‘Last Mile to the Consumer’ – What’s the Risk?

An expert panel explores the impact of the rapidly increasing demands of consumers on the food industry for faster, simpler and better ways to fill their pantry. Exploring the plethora of innovative options provided to consumers in the name of convenience (Q-commerce) and sustainability (packaging reduction / food waste) the panel discusses untested or yet to be identified risk management strategies, sharp shifts in the last mile to consumer present in food safety, and key considerations to help mitigate the impact on products/brand reputation.

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COVID-19 in the Food Industry: Protecting Your Employees and Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected consumers and businesses across the globe. As the virus is now spreading throughout America, the US food industry is faced with mitigating the risk and minimizing the impact on business while ensuring that employees and consumers are protected. An interactive panel of experts in food safety will be discussing critical issues facing the industry right now.

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