United?s food safety and security conference to feature industry and government experts
United?s food safety and security conference to feature industry and government experts
The United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association will offer an expert-led, comprehensive food-safety and security conference as part of the 2005 United Produce Show at FMI, April 30-May 3 in Chicago.
Taking a detailed look at the most important food-safety and security issues affecting the produce industry, the daylong conference will offer expert advice on foodservice and retail expectations; insider analyses of the latest government regulations; and new technologies to boost safety and protect the supply chain.
?Food safety and security have long been top priorities for United, and the livelihood of the produce industry depends on the safety and reliability of our products," said Donna Garren, vice president of scientific and technical affairs for United.
The Food Safety & Security Conference kicks off Saturday, April 30, with Session 1 " Exceeding Customer Expectations, led by an expert panel of produce insiders, including Eva Lauve, production planning and scheduling manager of Stemilt Growers Inc., and representatives of top restaurant and foodservice companies in a discussion of how to exceed foodservice and retail food-safety expectations. Session 2 " Food Security: Are You at Risk? follows with a discussion about the newest tools that industry and regulatory agencies are developing to help companies assess and prevent a potential food-security risk.
Conference attendees then join a panel of industry leaders led by United President Tom Stenzel for United?s annual Produce Outlook Luncheon Session for an insightful look into the issues driving today?s produce industry and the trends likely to shape its future.
Session 3 " Traceability: Tracking the Total Supply Chain will offer expert, timely advice on global traceability systems using new technological safeguards such as RFID. Panelists include Lou Carson, deputy director for FSI, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition for FDA; Pat Kelly, director of quality assurance for Grimmway Farms; Chuck Orman, director of science/technology for Sunkist Growers; and Tom Casas, vice president of information technology for Tanimura & Antle.
In Session 4 " The Newest Regulatory & Food Safety Initiatives, industry experts including Dr. Garren of United; Trevor Suslow, cooperative extension specialist for UC-Davis; and Drew McDonald, vice president national quality systems for Taylor Farms California Inc. will lead an interactive review of the new FDA Produce Safety Action Plan, current produce industry food-safety initiatives, and the latest details on food-safety guidance and audits.
Taking a detailed look at the most important food-safety and security issues affecting the produce industry, the daylong conference will offer expert advice on foodservice and retail expectations; insider analyses of the latest government regulations; and new technologies to boost safety and protect the supply chain.
?Food safety and security have long been top priorities for United, and the livelihood of the produce industry depends on the safety and reliability of our products," said Donna Garren, vice president of scientific and technical affairs for United.
The Food Safety & Security Conference kicks off Saturday, April 30, with Session 1 " Exceeding Customer Expectations, led by an expert panel of produce insiders, including Eva Lauve, production planning and scheduling manager of Stemilt Growers Inc., and representatives of top restaurant and foodservice companies in a discussion of how to exceed foodservice and retail food-safety expectations. Session 2 " Food Security: Are You at Risk? follows with a discussion about the newest tools that industry and regulatory agencies are developing to help companies assess and prevent a potential food-security risk.
Conference attendees then join a panel of industry leaders led by United President Tom Stenzel for United?s annual Produce Outlook Luncheon Session for an insightful look into the issues driving today?s produce industry and the trends likely to shape its future.
Session 3 " Traceability: Tracking the Total Supply Chain will offer expert, timely advice on global traceability systems using new technological safeguards such as RFID. Panelists include Lou Carson, deputy director for FSI, Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition for FDA; Pat Kelly, director of quality assurance for Grimmway Farms; Chuck Orman, director of science/technology for Sunkist Growers; and Tom Casas, vice president of information technology for Tanimura & Antle.
In Session 4 " The Newest Regulatory & Food Safety Initiatives, industry experts including Dr. Garren of United; Trevor Suslow, cooperative extension specialist for UC-Davis; and Drew McDonald, vice president national quality systems for Taylor Farms California Inc. will lead an interactive review of the new FDA Produce Safety Action Plan, current produce industry food-safety initiatives, and the latest details on food-safety guidance and audits.
