The Food Safety Consortium Conference, Oct. 19-21, 2025, will be at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington VA. Abstract Submissions are Due February 21, 2025. Guiding the 2025 program is a newly formed committee lead by Donna Garren, Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Science & Policy, American Frozen Food Institute and Rick Biros, Content Director & Publisher, Food Safety Tech.
A Conversation with Food Safety & Quality Executive, Rochelly Serrano. During the conversation, Rochelly shares her career journey, insights, and reflections. From unexpected beginnings to becoming a VP, her story is a testament to perseverance, growth, and the importance of staying true to one’s values.
Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., founder of Food Safety Strategy and former Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer at the International Fresh Produce Association, shares what she has learned throughout her 25-year career in food safety.
Tami Dumond, Director of Quality Assurance at Omeat and Founder of Qronika Consulting, discusses her career, how to bring the entire team in on food safety and quality training, and why all jobs and experiences contribute to making you a better leader.
Morrine Omolo, Ph.D., Food Safety Extension Specialist in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota, highlights the challenges—and opportunities—for food safety professionals amidst the burgeoning Cottage Food industry, and shares her journey from the child of a farm manager to a career in food safety research and training.
Coaching is a powerful addition to the classic training and education model. In this article, I will explain what coaching is, how it differs from training, some key benefits and evidence of its effectiveness for food industry professionals.
Steve Min, Executive Vice President of R&D and Quality Assurance at International Dairy Queen (IDQ) reflects on his career path and shares advice for young professionals who are interested in pursuing and/or expanding their careers in food safety.
Melody Ge, Director of Food Safety & Quality at StarKist and Founder of Women in Food Safety discusses her career, advice for young food safety professionals, and how curiosity and compassion fuel her work and life.
Ingrid Munoz, FSQA Manager at the StarKist Galapesca, shares how passion, discipline, determination and a willingness to step out of the comfort zone have propelled her career, and can also propel a new generation of female FSQA leaders.
The 10th Annual Food Safety Consortium took place in Parsippany, New Jersey, on October 19-21, featuring panel discussions and presentations on the biggest challenges in food safety.
