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North American Food Safety & Quality

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The Future of Food Safety Leadership

Moderator Peter Begg, Chief Food Safety & Quality Officer at Lyons Magnus, leads a conversation with senior FSQ leaders from Monogram Foods, Maker’s Pride, and Hy-Vee on the evolving future of food safety leadership. Together, they explore the qualities that will define the next generation of FSQ executives and how leaders can expand their influence to drive stronger, enterprise-wide food safety outcomes.

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Proactive by Design: Strengthening Food Safety Through Risk-Based Controls

Rachel Teoh, VP & Head of Global Food Safety and Regulatory at Beyond Meat, shares how risk-based controls can proactively strengthen food safety across fast-moving operations. She explores how deliberate design, data-driven oversight, and targeted interventions help teams anticipate issues earlier, reduce variability, and build a more resilient, prevention-focused food safety system.

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Beyond Audits: Transforming Food Safety with Real-Time Risk Scoring

Kevin Davies, Chief Revenue Officer at Provision, shares how real-time risk scoring is transforming food safety by turning everyday FSQA records into actionable insights. He demonstrates how intuitive digital tools, structured data, and automation help organizations move from reactive audits to proactive, business-specific decision-making—highlighted by real-world results, including dramatic reductions in customer complaints.

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Navigating the Evolution of Traceability and Unravelling the Impact of FSMA 204 on Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Catherine Cosby, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Kroger, explores how emerging technologies are reshaping traceability and what FSMA 204 means for the future of food safety and quality assurance. She unpacks the regulation’s key provisions, its impact on global supply chains and partnerships, and how enhanced transparency can strengthen consumer trust in an increasingly safety-focused marketplace.

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FSMA 204 Building Blocks: Laying a Strong Foundation for Supply Chain Traceability

Julie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy & Insights at Trustwell; Takashi Nakamura, VP of Corporate R&D and Food Safety at Del Monte Fresh Produce; and Hiba Kakish, Director of Global Food Safety & Quality Assurance at Little Caesars, share a clear, practical overview of FSMA 204 requirements. They outline the essential building blocks for a strong traceability foundation—from key data practices and accuracy management to regulatory alignment and end-to-end supply chain visibility.

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Driving ROI From AI Investments – Avoiding the Pitfalls That Get in the Way of an Effective AI Strategy

Paul Bradley, Senior Director of Product Marketing at TraceGains, shares how food and beverage brands can drive real ROI from AI by cutting through the hype and focusing on practical, applied value. He outlines where the industry truly stands in AI adoption, how to set measurable goals, manage risks like data security and hallucinations, and evaluate the right partnerships to future-proof your AI investment.

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