Events & Webinars - FoodSafetyTech

Upcoming Events & Webinars

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June 7, 2022 – 12:00 pm

Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Listeria

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 tangible best practices in Listeria detection, mitigation and control.

June 22, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Special Delivery: Avoid Pests at Your Receiving Dock

Join Orkin’s expert entomologist Frank Meek, BCE, for an educational webinar on the ins-and-outs of ensuring you get exactly what you ordered.

October 17, 2022 – October 19, 2022

Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

The CQC is a business-to-business conference and expo where cannabis industry leaders and stakeholders meet to build the future of the cannabis marketplace.

October 19, 2022 – 12:00 pm – October 21, 2022 – 12:00 pm

2022 Food Safety Consortium

Back in person this year, the 10th annual Food Safety Consortium is an educational and networking event for Food Protection that has food safety, food integrity and food defense as the foundation of the educational content of the program. With a unique focus on science, technology and compliance, the “Consortium” enables attendees to engage in conversations that are critical for advancing careers and organizations alike. Delegates visit with sponsors & exhibitors to learn about cutting-edge solutions, explore three high-level educational tracks for learning valuable industry trends, and network with industry executives to find solutions to improve quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness in the evolving food industry.

On Demand Webinars

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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.

August 17, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Food Fraud Prevention: Three Years of GFSI and Where We Are

Food fraud prevention has been around for a long time, but it really has only been just over three years since the formal GFSI requirements were established. This webinar will include the review of the current state of food fraud prevention and the most efficient ways to conduct a gap analysis for self-assessment of your compliance status.

June 10, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Food Integrity Virtual Conference

Globalization has increased the complexity of the food supply chain, thus increasing the focus on food integrity, as more opportunities for food fraud exist. During this event, experts will provide a brief introduction to food fraud, the role of food standards in preventing fraud, and how to conduct a food fraud vulnerability assessment.

December 16, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Food Safety Hazards Series: Physical Hazards

Recalls as a result of foreign material contamination have increased—for reasons that include higher regulatory scrutiny, increased automation in food plants and more effective technology that aids in detection. This virtual event will discuss the current landscape of foreign matter contamination in food products and strategies companies should implement to prevent and detect foreign materials.

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.

March 23, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Salmonella

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.

May 18, 2022 – 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Supply Chain

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.

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.

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.

December 17, 2021 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Supporting the Plant-Based Boom: Applying Intuitive Analytical Methods to Enhance Plant-based Dairy Product Development

In recent years, plant-based dairy alternatives have stormed supermarket shelves around the world, offering a new generation of consumers alternatives to traditional milk, cheese and butter products. During this webinar, data and results on combined plant milk protein, solid, and sugars will be presented alongside the spectra of the material and the calibration regions chosen. Additionally, experts will compare some plant-specific calibrations to the generic calibration for traditional milk.

March 22, 2022 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Ever-Evolving ‘Last Mile to the Consumer’ – What’s the Risk?

An expert panel explores the impact of the rapidly increasing demands of consumers on the food industry for faster, simpler and better ways to fill their pantry. Exploring the plethora of innovative options provided to consumers in the name of convenience (Q-commerce) and sustainability (packaging reduction / food waste) the panel discusses untested or yet to be identified risk management strategies, sharp shifts in the last mile to consumer present in food safety, and key considerations to help mitigate the impact on products/brand reputation.

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 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 presents 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.

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