Food Safety and Risk Management and the role of an often overlooked stakeholder, your Insurance Company

No Comments

Risk mitigation is in the best interest of ALL parties involved, and that includes the insurance underwriters and brokers who service the food industry with recall and other liability policies. Increasingly, insurers are finding ways to provide financial support to food companies. The drivers and benefits for doing so are the subject of this webinar. Join Melanie Neumann of Neumann Advisory Services and David Hatch from Neogen as they provide attendees a view into how digitized food safety testing programs offer much-needed data fuel to risk assessments. Melanie and David will recount real-world examples to illustrate how use of advanced testing methods, data analytics and data management, analytics and workflow automation technologies are being applied to mitigate many forms of risk, and why insurers are increasingly becoming involved in advancing these capabilities.

Food Safety Consortium Conference

No Comments

Food Safety Tech and the American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) are excited to announce that the 2025 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 19-21. The 2025 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.

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere! Episode 3 Recording: Partnership for Food Traceability

No Comments

Watch this recorded webinar where host Rick Biros as he welcomes Dr. Ben Miller from The Acheson Group and Eric Marshall from Leavitt Partners on the “It’s Five o’clock Somewhere” webinar. They’ll unpack the FDA’s FSMA 204 Traceability Rule and explore how the groundbreaking Partnership for Food Traceability (PFT) is leading the way in helping companies and regulators prepare for the new rule.

Analyzing the Most Common Food Safety Issues in Cold Storage: How to Avoid Them & Prepare for the Future Frozen Food Supply Chain

No Comments

Watch this webinar recording and learn key food safety elements and details of FDA’s final Food Traceability rule and its implications for frozen foods. Panelists will reveal new research findings and never-before-seen audit data, share ongoing global efforts toward scale transitions in the frozen food supply chain, particularly as it relates to sustainability and energy-use, and discuss potential operational impacts in cold storage facilities.

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

No Comments

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.

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

No Comments

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.

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

No Comments

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.

Food Safety Supply Chain Virtual Event

No Comments

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.

Webinar: Risk Assessment and Testing for Chemical Hazards

No Comments

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.