Food Safety Culture Club

The FSMA Companion Training Program Series 2 – June 2024

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Series 2 of the FSMA Companion Training Program focuses on the Supply Chain Management requirements found in Subpart G of the PCHF rule, and offers timely information on suppler management issues to inform a well written Food Safety Plan. Following a thorough overview of the required components, subsequent sessions will delve into how to assess a third-party audit report and identify any potential red flags. Series 2’s final session describes techniques for conducting a supplier audit and offers resources for developing and maintaining auditing tools and reports.

The FSMA Companion Training Program Series 1 – May 2024

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Series 1 of the FSMA Companion Training Programs focuses on the Hazards and Hazard Analysis components in PCHF Subpart C. From learning how to navigate the new Regulatory Dashboard for insight into upcoming regulations, to developing a comprehensive testing plan for Chemical and/or Biological Hazards, this training will simplify and streamline the food safety plan review process or support the creation of a new plan.

Food Safety Consortium

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The Food Safety Consortium will take place October 20-22, 2024, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington VA directly across the Potomic River from Washington, DC. The Program starts with several pre-conference workshops and training which leads into two full days of high-level panel discussions and educational presentations.

Rodent Control and Organic Certified Facilities

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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.

Food & Beverage ESG: The Sustainability Mandate

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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.

Top Misconceptions About Pest Control

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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.

Food Safety Hazards: Managing Supply Chain Risks

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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.

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.

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.

Food Safety Tech Hazards Series:  Salmonella

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From leafy greens to poultry, Salmonella continues to cause outbreaks and trigger recalls in food products. Experts will review the incidence of Salmonella and relevant recalls, and how companies can approach reducing the pathogen’s presence, along with a review of the incidence of Salmonella in food products and strategies that focus on prevention as the goal.