2021 FSC Episode 9 Preview:
Professional Development, Training and Mentorship

By Food Safety Tech Staff

During the final episode of the Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series, attendees will glean insights from industry thought leaders on navigating a career in food safety and how they can continue to nurture their professional development and expertise.

Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series - Fall Edition

Every Thursday October 07, 2021 - November 04, 2021
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Food Protection Themed Episodes featuring critical thinking topics that have been developed for both industry veterans and knowledgeable newcomers. 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.

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Women in Food Safety

Being an Ambassador for Science and Food Safety:
Seek Out, Don’t Sit Back

By Melanie J. Neumann, Matrix Sciences

Putting in the work to achieve success includes proactively seeking out opportunities, asking the questions and developing the relationships, says Jennifer McEntire of United Fresh Produce.

Possible Listeria Contamination,
Dole Recalls Garden Salads

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The products were distributed in 10 states.

Food Fraud Quick Bites

The (Automated) Nose Knows

By Susanne Kuehne, Decernis

This handheld device detects whisky fraud.

FST Soapbox

The Crossroads of Strategic, Tactical, and Operational Planning in Food Safety Culture

By Jill Stuber, The Food Safety Coach and
Tia Glave, Tia Glave Consulting, LLC

Gallup reports that only 22% of people believe their organization has a clear direction. To evaluate and improve food safety culture, organizations must value and prioritize strategic, tactical and operational planning involving team members across functions at every stage to reach their desired Blue-Sky vision.

Strengthening Food Safety Programs from
the Foundation Up

Sponsored By GS1 US, Inc.

GS1 Standards support successful food traceability programs. This document will outline some of the key standards and the critical roles they play to support a successful food traceability program in the “New Era.”

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Featured Quote

Trust in the safety and cleanliness of restaurants and grocery stores is one of the bigger concerns that must be addressed as consumers continue to navigate the pandemic. Consumers now have a higher expectation for their own health and well being, and expect establishments they visit to meet their needs and [doing so] while embracing heightened health and safety protocols.

– Michael Sperber, IL Everclean

Digitalization in Food & Beverage

Sponsored By Siemens

This white paper on digitalization in the food and beverage sector analyzes the challenges of the industry and delves into the evolution of business processes through the adoption of new digital technologies.

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Preventive Controls - A novel approach to kill pathogens utilizing non-flammable alcohol spraying technology:

Sponsored By Biomist, Inc.

Artificial Intelligence & Predictive Analytics for Food Risk Prevention

Sponsored By Agroknow

The Absolut Company
World-class manufacturing with Siemens manufacturing operations management

Sponsored By Siemens

How InvisiShield Reduces Fungal Growth on Berries

Sponsored By Aptar Food + Beverage

Supply Chain Controls:
What You Need to Know to Comply with FSMA

Sponsored By ImEPIK

Simulation in the consumer products industry:
Assessing the role of physics-based simulation in realizing a digital twin

Sponsored By Siemens

Accepting the Present and Protecting the Future: How the Food Industry Responded to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sponsored By Intelex

Use of Remote Rodent Monitoring with Regard to Food Safety Regulations and Current Pest Control Practices

Sponsored By Bayer

November 4, 2021 – 12:00 pm

Food Safety Consortium Virtual Conference Series
Personal Development/Training/Mentorship Episode