The FSM Connection—Go Beyond the eMagazine!

If you, faithful reader, take time to peruse each issue of Food Safety Magazine and you happen to visit my Editor’s Letter, you know that I've touched on the many and varied resources that FSM has to offer. We're aware that some of our audience prefer to learn through reading, others like to do it by listening, some get the most out of listening and watching, and some enjoy all of these learning modes. Whether you like to sink your teeth into our technical articles, see and hear from fellow experts on our webinars, or find yourself having "lightbulb moments" while listening to the podcast, you'll be well fed by our numerous media offerings.

But did you know that there are also a number of different ways to engage and keep updated with our content? Read on to find out how to make sure you're connecting with the resources that are most important to you.

We've built a considerable presence over the years on social media—especially on our audience's platform of choice, LinkedIn. if you don't already follow Food Safety Magazine on the platform, please consider this as your invitation to do so! The FSM LinkedIn page is the best place to find breaking industry and regulatory news, new podcast releases, exclusives from the eMagazine and eDigest, and information on our upcoming webinars and other events. We value our more than 72,000 followers on LinkedIn for their engagement, attention, and the unique perspectives they provide on trending topics. The FSM LinkedIn page delivers daily content you care about and information to help you do your job better, with no filler.

Speaking of LinkedIn—did you know that our Food Safety Summit annual conference and expo also has its own LinkedIn page? Here you can find event-related updates, content, and coverage throughout the year. Past and future attendees can also engage with one another through the page. If you've attended the Summit in the past or are thinking about attending (or returning—we love to see familiar faces), please consider following the Summit page for news, updates, networking, and more. We're very excited to celebrate the Food Safety Summit's 26^th year with everyone in Rosemont, Illinois next year!

“Whether you like to sink your teeth into our technical articles, see and hear from fellow experts on our webinars, or find yourself having ‘lightbulb moments’ while listening to the podcast, you'll be well fed by our numerous media offerings.”

If you're not a frequent LinkedIn user, not to worry—Food Safety Magazine is also active on other social media platforms. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter too!

Another great way to stay engaged and updated with FSM is through our weekly eDigest. The eDigest (which is free for subscribers, just like the rest of our content) includes featured original columns, a curated selection of our top news stories of the week, highlights from the current issue of the eMagazine, and information about our latest podcast episode, among other items, in a quick-read format. Delivered via email each Tuesday, the eDigest is an indispensable and comprehensive glance at what's new and upcoming in FSM. Past issues of the eDigest can be viewed on the web here, and you can sign up to receive the weekly eDigest via email here!

If you listen to our Food Safety Matters podcast, you'll have heard our call for suggestions and comments at the end of each episode—and when we say "don't hesitate to get in touch," we really mean it! We want to hear from you, because every bit of feedback helps us better tailor our podcast for you. Please send your thoughts our way at podcast@food-safety.com, or feel free to reach out to me directly at blumea@bnpmedia.com.

While we're on the subject of the podcast, you may notice a new section in this issue's Departments—Podcast Highlights! We'll be highlighting a selection of our recent episodes in each issue of the eMagazine from here on out, complete with a mini-player for each episode. Click on the player to listen on-page, or click on the link in the episode description to visit the podcast page with complete show notes and guest info. We hope the new Podcast Highlights will make it even easier for you to access and enjoy our phenomenal lineup of expert guest interviews. Happy listening—and don't forget to stay in touch on social media, through the eDigest, and on email!

References

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Adoption of the FDA Food Code by State and Territorial Agencies Responsible for the Oversight of Restaurants and/or Retail Food Stores." 2021. https://www.fda.gov/media/107543/download.