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C to C, a Podcast hosted by Gary Nowacki of TraceGains
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C to C, a Podcast hosted by Gary Nowacki of TraceGains

November 5, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last June in Chicago we spoke with Gary Nowacki of TraceGains about C to C, his podcast talking about food from Conception to Consumption. Other content from Gary on epthoughtleaders.com include an in-depth interview here, and a workshop presentation here. — TraceGains is a rapidly growing software company, delivering a sophisticated suite of products for food, beverage, and CPG companies. TraceGains solutions empower our customers to satisfy compliance with regulations and industry standards such as FSMA, GFSI, and HACCP/HARPC, without the need for additional staff. At the heart of TraceGains is a…

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Building a Global Food Safety Program: Risk Management in Complex Systems and New Markets
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Building a Global Food Safety Program: Risk Management in Complex Systems and New Markets

August 1, 2019

Food Safety through global connectivity: Balancing changes in expectations around the world Strategies to navigate the complexities currently shaping the International food system Building a responsible Supply Chain: Sourcing, Safety, and Sustainability Transformative Leadership and setting the tone on a global scale Clive Newton Chief Food Safety Officer Yum! Brands — Clive Newton has a 30-year career history in the food industry that encompasses general management, supply chain, food safety and food innovation. Working predominantly in Asia Pacific and global roles, Clive’s focus has orientated towards formulation of organizational strategy and governance. As a member of Yum!’s Compliance Oversight Committee,…

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Communication and Collaboration in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Gary Nowacki
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Communication and Collaboration in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Gary Nowacki

July 31, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Gary Nowacki of TraceGains about how data management and the sharing of information throughout a supply chain are ever-present challenges for Food and Beverage companies. TraceGains works to connect business partners seamlessly and easily to facilitate communication and collaboration. To hear more on this topic, here is a link to Gary’s workshop from NAFS19 that we shared earlier. — TraceGains is a rapidly growing software company, delivering a sophisticated suite of products for food, beverage, and CPG companies. TraceGains solutions empower our customers to satisfy…

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Starting Fresh: Insights, Best Practices and the Achievement of Greater Results Through New Initiatives
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Starting Fresh: Insights, Best Practices and the Achievement of Greater Results Through New Initiatives

July 30, 2019

Discussing the role of the leader in successful and compliant project completion Learning how organizations align new initiatives and projects with their strategic plans How has the current Regulatory climate changed the way new projects and programs are brought online? Understanding all the moving pieces of your project and how to rationalize and document them for optimal results Exploring the leading causes of project failure and what can be done to proactively mitigate them Joan Menke-Schaenzer Chief Quality Officer Van Drunen Farms — Joan Menke-Schaenzer is Chief Quality Officer at Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals. In this role, she is…

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Food Fraud and the Food Industry – A Conversation with TraQtion, a Subsidiary of NSF International
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Food Fraud and the Food Industry – A Conversation with TraQtion, a Subsidiary of NSF International

July 25, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Kannappan Manickam and Ulrich Gerntholtz from TraQtion, a subsidary of NSF International, about Food Fraud and some of the options industry has to combat this growing challenge. — TraQtion’s mission as a software company is to connect the world’s supply chain, empowering manufacturers, retailers and restaurant operators to bring safer, sustainable and quality products. Some of the world’s most familiar brands use TraQtion software to reduce quality risks, increase ingredient transparency and scale their operations for future growth. TraQtion, a wholly owned subsidiary of NSF…

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Visibility and Information in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Ron Stakland of FoodChain ID
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Visibility and Information in the Food Industry – A Conversation with Ron Stakland of FoodChain ID

July 25, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Ron Stakland, FoodChain ID’s Senior Director, Business Development. He shared his experience and expertise on how food safety and quality executives can leverage technology to gather, process, understand, and act upon the data flowing through their organizations. — FoodChain ID assists food, feed, and agricultural companies- from the world’s leading brands to single product producers- through certification, technical, and testing services and solutions. FoodChain ID certifies to the BRC Global Standards, SQF Codes, GlobalG.A.P. Standards, EU and US organic programs, ProTerra, and other sustainability IP…

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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Timm Miller of PSSI
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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Timm Miller of PSSI

July 12, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Timm Miller, PSSI’s Director of Sales. Effective sanitation and correct documentation of that sanitation is a vital part of all food and beverage companies. PSSI has 17,000 employees working in more than 500 facilities to ensure protection and compliance with FDA, USDA, and CFIA regulations. In this interview, Timm shares some of his thoughts and experiences on how sanitation is evolving in the Food Industry, and what companies should do to stay ahead of the curve. — We are PSSI, the people who bring a…

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How We Verify that Our Supply Chain is Fit for Purpose
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How We Verify that Our Supply Chain is Fit for Purpose

July 12, 2019

Discussing the various approaches taken to assure a safe, wholesome food supply chain Acknowledging the role of food safety culture and how to elevate with the food safety and quality system Discussing some of the challenges encountered in verifying supply chain’s FSMA compliance Collaborating with suppliers on written Preventive Controls safety plans Creating a feedback system based on metrics to monitor supply chain health and performance Phil McMillan Director of Operations Quality Land O’Lakes — Phil McMillan is the Director of Operations Quality for Land O’ Lakes. Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, Land O’Lakes does business in more than 60…

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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Randy Kohal of Nexcor Technology about KLEANZ
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Facility Sanitation and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Randy Kohal of Nexcor Technology about KLEANZ

July 11, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Randy Kohal, Nexcor Technology’s VP, Food Safety & Reliability. Effective sanitation and correct documentation of that sanitation is a vital part of all food and beverage companies. Randy shared his thoughts on how challenges in this space have evolved, and how KLEANZ can help companies improve their performance. Randy Kohal VP, Food Safety & Reliability Nexcor Technology — Nexcor KLEANZ KLEANZ Food Safety Technologies is proud to be the leader in software and services for the Food, Beverage, Packaging, and Pharma industries. For over 30…

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Traceability and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Vanessa Grondin of OPTEL Group
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Traceability and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Vanessa Grondin of OPTEL Group

July 11, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 last month in Chicago we spoke with Vanessa Grondin, OPTEL Group’s VP, Global Head of Strategy, Food & Beverage Industry. Vanessa talked about how Food companies are building a digital backbone into their supply chains to improve visibility, traceability, and resiliency to meet and exceed the expectations of regulators and consumers. — Vanessa has over 10 years’ experience in the Food industry, where she has held a variety of management positions, mainly in R&D, in QA, as well as in process and equipment engineering design. As VP of OPTEL’s F&B industry, Vanessa’s…

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Regulator Keynote: Updates, Progress Reports, and Looking Forward to the Future
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Regulator Keynote: Updates, Progress Reports, and Looking Forward to the Future

July 1, 2019

Offering updates on the FDA’s policies and priorities. Sharon Lindan Mayl, J.D. Senior Advisor for Policy, Office of Food Policy and Response FDA Sharon serves as the Senior Advisor for Policy, Office of Food Policy and Response. In this position, she oversees and manages significant policy initiatives related to food safety. She currently focuses on implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Ms. Mayl co-leads the team responsible for the FSMA import rules and guidance documents, including those related to the Foreign Supplier Verification Program, Voluntary Qualified Import Program, and Accredited Third-Party Certification Program as well as the…

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Sampling Tools and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Benoit Brouillette of Lapblas
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Sampling Tools and the Food Industry – A Conversation with Benoit Brouillette of Lapblas

June 27, 2019

At North American Food Safety & Quality 2019 earlier this month in Chicago we spoke with Benoit Brouillette, Labplas’s General Manager. Benoit talked about how Food companies rely upon sampling tools in their QA/QC efforts. Success of failure often depends on the tools and equipment used during safety and quality monitoring. — Labplas is a privately owned – sole shareholder – Quebec company. Founded in 1987, the company specializes in manufacturing sterile sampling and transport products for laboratory analysis. Labplas meets very specific needs in the analysis of safety and composition of food, environmental, veterinary and pharmaceutical industries. We are…

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Regulator Keynote: Meeting USDA Regulatory Requirements in Your Operation’s Processes
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Regulator Keynote: Meeting USDA Regulatory Requirements in Your Operation’s Processes

June 27, 2019

Dr. Hany Sidrak Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Field Operations USDA-FSIS Dr. Hany Sidrak was appointed Deputy Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service’s (FSIS) Office of Field Operations (OFO) in May 2018. He has 27 years of FSIS experience, and throughout that time, Dr. Sidrak has been committed to ensuring the Agency’s Strategic Goals – 1: Prevent Foodborne Illness and Protect Public Health; 2: Modernize Inspection Systems, Policies, and the Use of Scientific Approaches; and 3: Achieve Operational Excellence – have been successfully implemented. Some of Dr. Sidrak’s duties consist of…

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Leadership and Food Safety: Let’s Talk About You For a Minute
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Leadership and Food Safety: Let’s Talk About You For a Minute

June 20, 2019

Understanding how your leadership impacts the day-to-day operations of your company: What are your really trying to accomplish in your programs and projects? Are you planning and communicating those goals to your leadership team and workforce effectively? Identifying what you need in terms of tools and culture change to achieve your objectives Using the soft skills of ‘people power’ to win hearts and minds Seeking out new ways to motivate and empower your team How does your role evolve as your forward-looking goals become reality? Cloeann Durham VP, Quality Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated — Cloeann is currently employed by Coca…

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Keynote: Bringing a Global, Holistic Approach to Food Quality & Safety
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Keynote: Bringing a Global, Holistic Approach to Food Quality & Safety

June 19, 2019

What do we mean when we say we want our entire organization and all of our partners up and down our products’ supply chain to put food safety and quality at the core of everything they do? Understanding how safety, quality, compliance, order fulfillment, cost structures, team effectiveness, and corporate leadership all come together to impact the customer experience Designing and implementing a new system of non-financial performance measurement that focuses on qualitative rather than quantitative goals Cultivating a culture of regular and open communication to drive continuous improvement efforts, share what works, and document what we have learned for…

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Panel: The Future of Food Safety: Building Leaders and Taking Ownership
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Panel: The Future of Food Safety: Building Leaders and Taking Ownership

June 13, 2019

Inspire ownership of Food Safety across your organization Exploring the importance of timing, ongoing training, and strategyWhen change is necessary, how do we get the buy-in that we need? Decision-making in the Digital Age: Balancing innovation and efficiency Leading a culture of Continuous Improvement Moderator: Maria Wedel VP of Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs Cargill Maria Wedel currently holds the position of VP, Quality & Regulatory (FSQR) for Cargill Animal Nutrition. Maria joined Cargill in August of 2000 in Cargill Kitchen Solutions (aka Sunny Fresh Foods) and worked in a variety of roles within the business prior to moving…

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Keynote: Operating a Globally Connected, Locally-Focused International Food Quality System
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Keynote: Operating a Globally Connected, Locally-Focused International Food Quality System

June 13, 2019

Discussing some of the challenges involved in delivering the value and variety of global brands to delight consumers on a local scale Offering best practices to deploy global quality policies in an ever-changing local environment to ensure quality, safety, and compliance Debating the best way to incorporate QA/QC processes and principles into supply chain organizations throughout the value chain Placing the consumer at the heart of all we do Frank Sabella VP Global Quality, Food Safety and Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Mondelēz International — Mr. Frank J. Sabella is Vice President of Quality, Food Safety, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs for…

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