HIGHLIGHTS

Food Safety Matters is the podcast for food safety professionals, hosted by Food Safety Magazine—the leading media brand in food safety for over 20 years. Each episode features a conversation with a food safety professional sharing their experiences and insights on the important job of safeguarding the world’s food supply. New episodes are posted twice per month; a selection of our recent episodes are highlighted below.

Episode 166:

Robert Manning, M.B.A., M.S., M.E.M., CEO, Liquid

In this episode, we dive into all things "recall" with Robert, the author of In the Midst of a Recall: Recall Management and Prevention Strategies in Real World Scenarios. He discusses how to mobilize in the event of a recall; how to facilitate roles, responsibilities, and internal and external communications management during a recall; how to conduct a "mock recall" to ensure that your company is prepared for such an event; and how to implement best practices for preventing a recall in the first place.

Episode 165:

Jason Richardson, Global Director of Quality and Food Safety, The Coca-Cola Company

Jason has a long history with The Coca-Cola Company stretching back to 2009. In this interview, we discuss Jason's initiatives, as a food safety business leader, to refresh and reframe food safety culture to capture value across the corporation. We also discuss the different ways in which Jason and his team approach food safety and food quality across the enterprise, and how to frame FSQA initiatives in the context of business performance and growth.

Episode 164:

Brian Ronholm, M.A., Director of Food Policy, Consumer Reports

This episode discussion centers around food regulatory policy and food safety legislation from the point of view of a consumer advocate and former regulator. We examine movements and positions from various sides—industry and consumer, federal and state, regulatory and consumer advocate. We also discuss Brian's participation in, and the impact of, the Netflix documentary Poisoned.

Episode 163:

Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H., Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Natalie and her team at IFPA actively work to guide industry on food safety issues and connect with regulators and policymakers to advocate for a science-focused and risk-based approach to food safety worldwide. In this interview, we discuss Natalie's role at IFPA, the Association's key priorities for produce food safety, and its global advocacy work along the fresh produce supply chain.