Events & Webinars | FoodSafetyTech

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June 16, 2021 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

What Matters to Consumers when Buying Food & Beverage Products, and What Do They See on Labels?

Consumer concerns for healthier lifestyles and for the environment have become major driving forces for forming food-buying intentions. This webinar will present results of research on consumer behavior and trust when buying well established and novice food & beverage product brands, as well as the impact of information on labels regarding products nutritional and health benefits, environmental impact of production and social responsibility of producers on consumer choices.

June 24, 2021 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The More The Merrier: A Multi-Hurdle Approach to Detection

Prevention of foreign object contamination is a growing priority for food processors. Multi-hurdle approaches are becoming a more common method to foreign materials detection in processing plants. During this webinar, we’ll look at what a multi-hurdle approach can look like in different environments, along with the emerging set of technologies for automated inspection: Vision systems.

June 25, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Remote Auditing: Protecting Quality & Safety Now and in Our Next New Normal

Quality and Safety Organizations have completely altered their practices throughout the COVID pandemic. As new auditing methods have emerged, RizePoint has helped brands manage food safety in all areas of the food supply chain: Manufacturers, distributors, packagers, service providers and retailers. During this webinar, experts will share unique remote auditing options that are helping other brands protect the safety and quality of food now and into the future.

July 15, 2021 – 11:45 am – 2:45 pm

Food Safety Hazards Series: Salmonella Detection, Mitigation, Control and Regulation

Food safety experts will discuss challenges and tangible best practices in Salmonella detection, mitigation and control, along with critical issues that the food industry faces with regards to the pathogen. This includes the journey and progress of petition to USDA on reforming and modernizing poultry inspections to reduce the incidence of Salmonella and Campylobacter; Salmonella detection, mitigation and control; and a case study on the pathogen involving crisis management.

October 7, 2021 – 12:00 pm

Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series

The 9th annual Food Safety Consortium will bring together perspectives from different angles in food safety to discuss topics that include FDA and FSMA, supply chain challenges, and the lasting impact of COVID-19 and strategies for the industry to move forward. The event will take place as a four-week Spring and five-week Fall program. Both the Spring and Fall programs.

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September 17, 2020

2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: COVID-19’s Impact on Food Safety Management (Episode 3)

Sessions include COVID-19 Impact on Food Safety and Worker Safety; Managing Quality and Food Safety Programs in the New Normal; and Managing the COVID-19 Crisis with Integrated Management Systems Using International Standards.

December 3, 2020

2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Food Safety Culture (Episode 12)

A discussion on how food safety professionals can bridge the gap between the C-Suite and Food Safety.

October 1, 2020

2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Keynote (Episode 4)

Sessions include FDA Keynote Address by Frank Yiannas, deputy commissioner for food policy and response; COVID-19 Lessons Learned Panel Discussion; and Rumor vs. Reality: How to Cope with the Trends of Food Safety During a Pandemic.

November 5, 2020

2020 Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series: Professional Development & Women in Food Safety (Episode 9)

Sessions include A Diverse Panel for Women and Young Professionals in Food Safety; Paths to Leadership; and We Asked, You Answered—The Voice from Women in Food Safety

July 29, 2020

Covert Operations: Places Pests Slide Into Your Facility Unnoticed

While no two facilities are exactly alike, what they have in common are the main ingredients for a potential pest problem: food, water and shelter. Board certified entomologist and Orkin Technical Services Manager Frank Meek discusses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tactics for each of your facility’s pest hot spots.

March 25, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

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.

April 15, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Food Safety Hazards Series: Listeria Detection, Mitigation, Control & Regulation

The CDC estimates that nearly 48 million people fall ill and 3000 people die annually as a result of foodborne illness. Listeria is a concern due to the high percentage of fatalities that occur as a result of contracting Listeriosis. Many of these cases are preventable. During this virtual event, experts will discuss challenges and tangible best practices in Listeria detection, mitigation and control.

September 24, 2020 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Getting Ahead of the Latest FDA Mandate: How LIMS Enables Compliance with ISO 17025

This webinar discusses the ISO 17025 standard and describe how a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can support quality management and lab operations including resources, sample plans, equipment calibrations, reporting and non-conformances.

July 14, 2020

Instant Replay & Update: Is Your Plant COVID-19 Safe?

The U.S. food industry is struggling to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the meat and poultry sector have been at the forefront of this issue. Using CDC and WHO Guidance, this webinar will provide practical tips on best practices to mitigate workplace exposure based on what is currently known about the COVID-19 virus. This webinar originally occurred on May 27; during the event on July 14, Trish Wester will review aspects discussed during the first event, along with critical industry updates that have occurred over the past month.

June 30, 2020

Integrated Pest Management: Protect Food Safety and Prevent the Spread of Pathogens

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of pest management is more important than ever in retail/restaurant settings as well as in food production facilities. During this virtual conference, subject matter experts in IPM and sanitation will discuss how advances in technology can help your company work smarter while protecting your facility from potential damage and the spread of pathogens caused by pests, both of which can significantly compromise food safety.

May 27, 2020 – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Is Your Plant COVID-19 Safe?

The U.S. food industry is struggling to deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the meat and poultry sector have been at the forefront of this issue. Using CDC and WHO Guidance, this webinar will provide practical tips on best practices to mitigate workplace exposure based on what is currently known about the COVID-19 virus. The use of “social distancing” as the primary mode of mitigation has proven to be particularly difficult to implement in a food production setting but there are steps that can be taken. Other areas to be discussed include updated cleaning and sanitation practices, and measures to ensure your facility is better prepared for the duration of this pandemic.

March 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Making the Grade: Tips for Passing Food Safety Audits During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted operations for food processing facilities and their food safety protocols. A failed audit can tarnish your business’s reputation and even lead to lost profits. During this webinar board-certified entomologist Frank Meek will discuss tips and best practices to be ready for the pest control portion of your food safety audits.

April 16, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Spreadsheets for Life – 5 Ways to Successfully Align Spreadsheets & Modern QMS Tools

This fast-paced educational webinar experts will show you how modernizing your food and safety programs can include spreadsheets. Speakers will guide you through the methods that top companies across the food and hospitality industries use every day to gain important insights, share data, and run successful programs with the help of modern tools and spreadsheets.

February 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The Food Future: Accurate Results in a Single Shift

This webinar discusses the benefits of switching from traditional enrichment-based single-plax methods (qPCR, plates) to microarray multiplex. And set you on a new course that will speed your operations and provide greater safety for everyone.

April 23, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

The FSSC 22000 Approach to Safety Culture

Among the updated requirements of the GFSI Benchmarking Document is the need to audit for evidence of a company’s commitment to ensuring the maintenance of a positive and fortifying Food Safety Culture. Elements, identified by the GFSI, include good communication, appropriate training, accommodation of feedback from employees, and capacity for performance measurement on food safety related activities.

October 7, 2020

The Rodent Problem: What You Need to Know Now Solving for Booming Populations, Unique COVID-19 Challenges and the Future

Have you noticed an increase in rodent issues lately? It's not your imagination. Rodent populations were on the rise before the pandemic hit – and COVID-19 shutdowns have only exacerbated the problem. What is a business to do? Experts in pest control have an eye-opening conversation about rodents and fast-advancing rodent control technologies.

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