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Welcome to Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights From Farm to Fork, a bite-sized podcast discussing the latest trends and technology in the food and supplements industries, featuring conversations with regulatory experts, quality and safety champions, and thought leaders across the industry. Together, we are on a mission to change the food and dietary supplement industry for the better. In short snippets, guests will discuss a range of topics, from regulatory compliance to sustainable operat ...
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson about her journey from food microbiologist to tech entrepreneur. After two decades in corporate food safety roles, Dr. Vera founded Innova-Q to address the industry's reactive approach to quality management through AI-powered solutions. Dr. Vera explains how her ex…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Andrew Glantz, who shares how GiftAMeal emerged from his desire to combine restaurant marketing with social impact. Drawing inspiration from successful "buy one, give one" models and social media trends, GiftAMeal enables restaurant customers to trigger meal donations by simply taking photos…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios, about the intersection of AI, climate change, and agricultural supply chains. Francisco shares how his unique background in digital transformation and food importing led to creating Helios, a platform that uses AI to predict agricultural disruptions. The…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams speaks with Eric Moore about the evolution of digital food safety management systems. Eric shares his unexpected journey into food safety, beginning in the early 2000s when he transitioned from hospitality management to becoming a designated food safety professional at the Pennsylvania Convention Cente…
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Join Lydia Adams as she speaks with Chris Latta, Director of Business Development at Kwik Lok, about the evolving landscape of food traceability and transparency. With over 15 years of experience in global sales, marketing, sustainability, and industrial design, Chris brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Chris discusses Kwik Lok's 70-ye…
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Join Lydia Adams on Food Tech Talk as she interviews Steven Foster, a seasoned expert in food safety and quality assurance with over 30 years of experience in the food industry. Currently serving as the VP of Food Safety and Quality at Wholesale Produce Supply, Steven shares his journey and the defining moments that shaped his approach to food safe…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams sits down with Dr. Stephen Sims, a distinguished food safety and quality assurance expert. With a background in chemistry and extensive experience in the food industry, Dr. Sims offers unique insights into the world of food safety auditing and quality management. Dr. Sims takes us through his journey f…
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Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Phoebe Lapine, a chef, wellness advocate, and author of "The Wellness Project" and "Carbivore." Phoebe shares her unique journey from culinary expert to health-conscious cookbook creator, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of delicious food and nutritious eating. Throughout the discussion, Phoebe del…
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In this insightful episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Catherine Cosby, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Kroger. With over 15 years of experience in the food industry, Catherine shares her journey and expertise in food safety. The conversation centers on FSMA 204 and its implications for the food industry, with Cat…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Rachel Zemser, a food science industry consultant with nearly three decades of experience. Rachel, the Founder of A La Carte Connections, shares her journey in the food industry and her passion for food science, which was sparked by her international upbringing and exposure to diverse food c…
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Advancing Food Safety and Sustainability: Insights from Leanne Singleton of FoodSure Australia
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Leanne Singleton, a food industry expert with over two decades of experience. Currently the Principal Food Safety, Food Waste Specialist at FoodSure Australia, Leanne discusses the significant changes in food safety systems over the past 20 years, highlighting the shift from reactive inspect…
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Join Lydia Adams on this episode of the Food Tech Talk podcast, where she interviews Dr. Wesam Al-Jeddawi, Executive Director of Laboratory Services at Core Catalyst Food Sciences. Dr. Wesam has a strong background in food science, microbiology, safety, and quality control, and is passionate about leveraging scientific innovation to advance food sa…
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Join Lydia Adams as she hosts a special episode of the Food Tech Talk podcast, with Trustwell CEO, Katy Jones. Katy’s journey at Trustwell started back in 2015, and this conversation tracks that time from her stint as Chief Marketing Officer right up to her current role. This ‘state-of-the-industry’ check-in gives Katy and Lydia a chance to reflect…
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Join Lydia Adams as she hosts the Food Tech Talk podcast, featuring Jill Stuber and Tia Glave, the co-founders of Catalyst LLC. In this episode, they discuss the crucial role of leadership and culture in the food safety and quality industry. Discover the moments that led Jill and Tia to recognize a leadership skill gap, and how Catalyst LLC empower…
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Navigating Compliance and Innovation in the Food Industry: A Conversation with Eden Butvinik, Food Scientist
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In this episode of the Food Tech Talk podcast, host Lydia Adams speaks with Eden Butvinik, a business owner, food scientist and photographer. Eden works for themself through Eden Butvinik Consulting, and in this conversation, they share how their work in the food industry works in tandem with their creative tendencies. Their grasp of the consumer-l…
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Better Traceability for a More Sustainable Future: A Conversation with Ryan Richard of GS1 US
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In this episode of the Food Tech Talk podcast, host Lydia Adams interviews Ryan Richard, the Vice President of Community Engagement at GS1 US. During their discussion they touch upon the difficulties inherent in the tracking process and why it is so important that food can be accounted for throughout the entire supply chain. Ryan shares his thought…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams interviews Nirdesh Dalal, a senior food and beverage scientist at Lucta. Nirdesh shares how his passion for food and the science behind it drove him down the path to his current role. He discusses the balance between creativity and quality in the food lab and how attitudes and expectations of food…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Ivan Dedek, Brewmaster/Food Scientist at Meier's Creek Brewing Company. Find out how and why Ivan followed his passion for brewing and let it lead him into the industry away from his previous life in finance. If you’re someone with similar drea…
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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Michelle Brydalski, VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Charcuterie Artisans. Join them as they investigate the data and why ignoring trends is a recipe for disaster and explain why proper preparation is vital for dealing with recalls. M…
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Food safety is not something any of us want to make compromises on – and nor should we. At Trustwell we’re dedicated to helping food companies help you to trust what’s on your plate. We make leading safety and compliance software and that’s why we’re having important conversations across the supply chain on compliance, labeling, food safety, regula…
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Regulatory Roundup: Unpacking Front-of-Package Labeling, Traceability Rules, and Lead Contamination Investigations
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In this episode of Transparency Talk with Trustwell, Chief Customer Officer Katy Jones welcomes back industry experts Megan Murphy, Regulatory Product Lead, and Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Strategy and Insights. The team explores pivotal developments in food safety, covering the FDA's proposal for front-of-package nutrition labeling, providing…
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In this podcast episode of Transparency Talk with Trustwell, host Katy Jones interviews Mary Wagner, a trailblazer in the culinary and product development industry, known for her expertise in food research and development. The discussion centers on corporate governance, leadership, and the importance of diversity and equity in the food industry. Th…
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Join Transparency Talk host, Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, in an interview with Kristin Demoranville, founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a food industry cybersecurity consulting firm. As the food industry becomes more automated and interconnected, food companies need to consider how they can incorporate security measures into the tech…
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Join Transparency Talk host, Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, in an interview with the Director of Food Safety and Industry Relations for Testo North America, Eric Moore. Eric serves as an industry leader in managing food safety programs for major foodservice and retail brands, and now provides guidance to brands on how IoT technolo…
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Join Katy Jones, Chief Customer Office, and Megan Murphy, Labeling and Regulatory Consulting Specialist at Trustwell, as they dive into the major regulations impacting the industry in the fall of 2023. In November, the FDA is returning to full regulatory enforcement of restaurant menu labeling, and Megan offers tips on compliance, as well as how to…
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Join Transparency Talk host, Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, in an interview with the Managing Director of Chalsys Impact, LLC, Sonia Lo, in a discussion on indoor, sustainable farming and food tech that bridges the gap between consumers’ desire for sustainability and what the food system currently provides. As an angel investor an…
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Join Transparency Talk host, Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, in an interview with Bill Marler, renowned foodborne illness lawyer with The Food Safety Law Firm. Continuing the discussion around food safety and the recent Netflix expose documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, our hosts discuss Bill Marler’s advocacy fo…
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Join Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, and Megan Murphy, Labeling and Regulatory Consulting Specialist at Trustwell, in another Transparency Talk episode exploring the latest news in food industry regulations. In this episode, our hosts dive into a few trending topics, including the latest FDA updates around sesame allergen declarati…
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In this episode of Transparency Talk with Trustwell, host Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer at Trustwell, interviews Dr. Darin Detwiler, an Associate Professor of Regulatory Affairs at Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies. During the eye-opening interview, Katy and Dr. Detwiler delve into Netflix’s newest exposé documentary, P…
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Join host Katy Jones, Trustwell’s Chief Customer Officer, in a conversation with Melody Ge, Food Safety & Quality Assurance Director at StarKist Co and Founder of Women in Food Safety. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, our hosts explore the advancement and support of women in the workplace, specifically within the critical realm of food sa…
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Regulatory Roundup: Chemicals, Heavy Metals, Food Additives, Cell-Based Foods, & Other Regulatory Updates
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Join Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer, and Megan Murphy, Labeling and Regulatory Consulting Specialist at Trustwell, as they dive into the latest regulatory changes impacting the food industry as of July 2023. Our hosts share how food companies can stay informed and ensure compliance with emerging regulations on both the state and federal level. …
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Join host Katy Jones in a thought-provoking discussion with Sara Bratager, a Food Traceability and Food Safety Scientist at the Global Food Traceability Center, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). During this episode, we explore the profound impact of FSMA 204 on the food industry and the varying degrees of readiness observed, offer suggested st…
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What is the link between traceability and sustainability in the food industry? In this episode, Katy Jones and Dr. Alison Grantham of Grow Well Consulting discuss the critical role traceability plays in calculating certain sustainability metrics, and how food companies can rely on traceability data to determine their carbon footprint and climate im…
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If you're a food industry professional, you're no doubt aware of the critical role that regulations play in ensuring the safety, quality, and accuracy of the products you create and sell. Join Katy Jones, Chief Customer Officer, and Megan Murphy, Labeling and Regulatory Consulting Specialist at Trustwell, for an informative episode of Transparency …
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In Episode Two, Katy Jones, CMO of Trustwell, and Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Strategy at Trustwell continue their discussion on FSMA 204 compliance. They delve into some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the regulation, such as the belief that only large companies need to comply, that companies can rely on external partners for tracea…
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As a consumer, we expect our food to be safe. As a business, ensuring food safety requires a comprehensive system of traceability across stakeholders that tracks the movement of food products throughout the supply chain. In this first episode of Transparency Talk with Trustwell, Katy Jones, CMO of Trustwell, and Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Str…
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