It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Episode 2: A Conversation with Mark Carter

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Join Rick Biros, Content Director and Founder of Food Safety Tech in a happy hour conversation about food safety & quality. Mark Carter, President of IAFP was an editorial advisor to Food Quality magazine when Rick, who founded and published the magazine from 1995 to 2007. In 2012, Mark was an early advisor to Rick in the launch of FoodSafetyTech.com and the Food Safety Consortium conference. Since then, many things have evolved. Rick and Mark will look back at FSMA, how it has evolved and discuss the future FSQA risks and challenges.

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From Farm to Fork: Tackling Food Loss & Food Waste with Innovative Strategies and Solutions

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Food loss and food waste occur throughout the entire food supply chain, from production on the farm to consumption at the table. How can we tackle the issue of food waste effectively? Effective management begins with understanding the problem. During this webinar, we will explore the distinctions between food loss and food waste and offer strategies for identifying, measuring, and addressing the issue. We will cover various approaches, including prevention techniques and methods for repurposing food waste, to significantly reduce the amount of food discarded annually.

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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! A Happy Hour conversation about food safety & quality

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Episode 1: A Conversation with Dr. David Acheson, President & CEO, TAG. In 2012, David was an early advisor to Rick in the launch of FoodSafetyTech.com and the Food Safety Consortium conference. Back then, many things were new and evolving including the proposed Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Rick and David will look back at FSMA, how it has evolved and discuss the future FSQA risks and challenges.

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Food Safety Supply Chain Virtual Event

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Supply chain risks have a significant impact on food safety and quality. 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.

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Webinar: Risk Assessment and Testing for Chemical Hazards

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Every day it seems like a new chemical makes the news as a risk in food and water. As a Quality Assurance Manager in the food industry, how should we document that we are aware of these chemical hazards, conduct a risk assessment for our foods and processes, and then design a testing plan to assure we are making safe food. Do these so-called “forever chemicals” like PFAs require a different approach to risk assessment and testing? Join us to learn about regulatory developments, risk assessment for ingredients, water and processing in regards to HACCP plans and testing methodologies to minimize risk in food and water.

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Trust on the Line: Protecting Your Brand in a World of Food Safety Hazards – On Demand Webinar

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The recent recall of lead-contaminated applesauce and cinnamon products highlights the importance of proactive food safety risk management. It is critical for food companies to prevent food safety issues to ensure product safety, maintain consumer trust and protect brand reputation, but identifying and prioritizing these supply chain risks can be a challenge without the right strategy. Our webinar will reveal best practices and operational examples of food safety risk mitigation. Click on the headline to watch the recording of this webinar On Demand

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Using Digital and Automated Food Safety Testing to Inform Risk

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Evaluating hazards and risks assessments are  critical tools for food safety professionals developing and following their food safety plans. Risk scores can be developed using the expertise of your team, providing their perception of risk from their perspective and experiences. Though valuable, a risk scoring exercise based solely on perception is only capable of yielding a “perceived risk” score. While perception is a good start, an actionable risk assessment should be based on actual outcomes and experiences. The availability of hard data, collected over time, has a dramatic impact on validating perceptions.

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What Does It Take To Be A Food Safety Auditor?

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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

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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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