Best FSMA Podcasts (2025)

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The Now, Next & Future Of AI's Impact On Warehouse Operations With Dematic's John Mabe 23:48

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In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, John Mabe, Product Manager at Dematic, joins Omni Talk to break down the real applications of AI in warehouse operations—separating the hype from what's actually working today. From optimization algorithms to computer vision systems and LLM-powered insights, John explains the three distinct catego…

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The Hidden Threats to Food Delivery Apps—How Favor Protects 1M+ Customer Orders 30:56

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Cybersecurity in food delivery platforms has become a critical frontier for protecting both consumer data and the integrity of our food supply chain. 🌱 Introducing AskReg by Trustwell – Your AI-Powered Regulatory Assistant. From food safety to nutritional labeling, get fast, accurate answers backed by verified sources — across the U.S., Canada, EU,…

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Why 90% of Food Safety Programs Fail — And What Elite Restaurants Do Differently 28:43

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But what if you could future-proof your restaurant’s food safety practices while also taking advantage of emerging technologies? In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Kate Piche, Senior Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Services at the National Restaurant Association, for an…

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FSMA 204 Is Coming: Is Your Supply Chain Ready? 35:46

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FSMA 204 compliance is shifting, and the FDA’s extended deadline offers food companies more than just extra time—it’s an opportunity to strengthen traceability and build smarter supply chains. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Julie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strateg…

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Ron Lemaire on Canada's Unique Role in Sustainability, Global Trade 41:29

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The Canadian Produce Marketing Association president shares how vital trade agreements are to the success of the entire fresh produce industry, changing Canadian shopper mindsets and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Inside the Largest Food Recall in US History with Darryl Riley 41:01

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Building a strong food safety culture requires more than protocols—it demands deep organizational commitment and the consistent application of best practices at every level of operations. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Darryl Riley, a globally respected leader in food safety…

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The Packer Podcast: Kevin Hamilton on Driving Desire when Marketing Blueberries 28:50

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Kevin Hamilton, Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications at the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, shares how he aims to highlight blueberries’ true differentiators and merge health messaging with emotion to fuel consumers’ future purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Secret Ingredient: How Reser’s Fine Foods Achieved 99% Supplier Compliance 26:45

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Technology and trust are playing an increasingly important role in shaping how food safety is managed today. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Laura McCready, Director of Food Safety and Policy at Reser’s Fine Foods, to unpack the evolving landscape of traceability, supplier …

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Real-Time Food Safety: How AI is Transforming Airport Dining Operations 25:41

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Airport food safety is no easy task—it demands speed, precision, and consistency across a wide range of operations and touchpoints. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Arahmelle Tan, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics, and Airomo Russel, Director of Food Safety…

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The Packer Podcast: How Technology Leads the Future of Labor Tracking 27:43

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Nico Cabral, director of marketing for labor management software company FieldClock, discusses how simple efficiency tweaks through the use of technology can have a big impact on a farm's bottom line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Leslie Galer of Collaborative Quality Improvement - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 54:07

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Leslie Galer is the Owner of Collaborative Quality Improvement LLC, A Quality and Food Safety Consulting company. She also subcontracts for Commercial Quality Assurance and Food Safety Solutions. Leslie is a highly efficient and results-driven professional with Black Belt and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certifications. Over 20 years experience…

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The Truth About Plant-Based Food: Why Europe Is 5 Years Ahead of the US 28:29

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Plant-based proteins have come a long way from being niche products to becoming viable, mainstream alternatives. This transformation is being shaped by both advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations around sustainability, health, and taste. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams …

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Inside RetailClub: A Bold New Vision for AI and Retail 14:28

3M ago14:28

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Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor of real …

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Joor CEO on Fashion’s Supply Chain Shift, Tariffs, and Retail Tech Trends 27:56

4M ago27:56

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Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with JOOR CEO Kristin Savilia to explore how JOOR is transforming the wholesale fashion landscape. Kristin shares exclusive insights on digitizing the buyer-brand relationship, enabling smarter assortment planning, and helping independent retailers thrive globally. Learn how JOOR's Sh…

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Why Traditional Customer Data Is Dead—The New Playbook for Retail Success with Russ Hawkins 38:14

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On this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams sits down with Russ Hawkins, President and CEO of Agilence Inc., to explore how data analytics and AI are reshaping the way restaurants and retailers operate. Russ shares how businesses are turning massive amounts of data into clear, actionable insights that dri…

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Why Post-Purchase Communication Could Become Retail’s Next Big Differentiator 25:21

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In this Spotlight Series interview, Catherine Dummitt, VP of Marketing at Narvar, explains how the post-purchase journey is evolving from a cost center to a powerful “trust center.” With insights from over 42 billion consumer interactions annually, Narvar is helping retailers rethink shipping, returns, and communication to boost loyalty, reduce cos…

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Outdated or Overlooked? Rethinking Your Hazard Analysis 32:35

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Is your hazard analysis plan really up to date or collecting dust? In this episode, Kate McInnes, Director of Food Safety at The Acheson Group, explores the hidden gaps commonly found within inherited HACCP plans and why now’s the time to re-evaluate. With updated PCQI training and increased customer scrutiny, outdated hazard analysis could be putt…

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The 5-Step Food Safety Framework That's Transforming State Garden with Dinesh Babu 33:02

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Building a strong food safety culture requires deep organizational commitment and the systematic implementation of best practices across every level of operations. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Dinesh Babu, Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at State Garden, for an i…

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Geoff Nelson of SafetyChain - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 24:41

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Geoff Nelson is the Vice President of Technical Solutions at SafetyChain. SafetyChain is a digital plant management platform for process manufacturers trusted by more than 2,000 facilities to improve plant-wide performance. It unifies production and quality teams with data and insights, tools, and delivers real-time operational visibility and contr…

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The Natural Mineral That Could Kill Plastic Food Packaging Forever 30:49

4M ago30:49

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What if you could extend food shelf life while also reducing plastic waste? In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Johnathan Raineau, President of Copperprotek USA, to discuss how copper-based antimicrobial technology is transforming the future of food packaging. Learn how this FD…

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The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan 32:32

4M ago32:32

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🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S. Key Moments: [01:03] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings [2:52] W…

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Tip of the Iceberg: How One Packer Makes an Impact, Helps Food Banks 24:34

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Randy Asadoor, CEO of Keystone Packing, and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks's Farm to Family program, share the unique partnership between their organizations and the ever-growing need for fresh produce at food banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With ClearDemand CPO Rajat Nigam 25:52

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In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making …

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How to Build an Unshakable Food Safety Culture Without Perfect Systems with Dom Mitial 29:47

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Dom Mitial, VP of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory at Goldbergs Group, to discuss how to build a strong food safety culture while driving business growth. Dom shares practical strategies for fostering cross-functional collaboration, gaini…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Previewing This Year's Farmworker of the Year Awards 20:42

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LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, highlights this year's award, and shares the critical role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry and why it's important to recognize them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tariffs, Testing, & Trust: How Economic Pressures Are Changing Food Safety 32:46

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Inflation and economic policies, like tariffs, can force manufacturers to adjust their sourcing strategies that may lead to increased food safety risks. Dr. Ben Miller, Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group, discusses how food companies can re-evaluate their food safety programs - from supplier quality t…

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Neha Sharma of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 37:48

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Neha Sharma is a Product Manager at Grantek, she has 10+ years of experience in defining technology solutions to solve business/IT problems for manufacturers. Over the years, Neha has worked across various positions such as Software Developer, Module Lead, Techno-Functional Consultant and Manufacturing Engineer. Neha has worked for world class clie…

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The AI Revolution in Food Safety: Why 2025 Will Change Everything | Steve Warwick 20:37

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams interviews Steve Warwick, Head of Technical at Bulk, discussing the evolution of food safety practices, allergen management, and the impact of e-commerce on quality control in the food industry. The conversation covers the importance of building robust HACC…

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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:29

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Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver …

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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US 27:53

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Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains: (6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry (8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability (13:12) Why compliance is e…

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Why 90% of Companies Miss Critical Risks with Sara Mortimore 32:57

6M ago32:57

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Sara Mortimore, former VP of Global Food Safety and Compliance at Walmart, about reshaping food safety culture and establishing robust quality systems across global supply chains. Their discussion centers on the necessity of harmonizing local ex…

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Beyond Trust: How to Hold Suppliers Accountable for Compliance 45:46

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Food & beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to obtain needed supplier data to meet regulatory, certification, and customer requirements. With many long-established supplier relationships, how should manufacturers be collaborating with suppliers to help reduce food safety risk, and establish proof of end-to-end food safety? Cameron P…

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Nic Stachtchenko of Cognex - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 38:13

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Nic Stachtchenko is the Sr. Manager of ID Products at Cognex. Cognex designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of image-based products. Cognex products include machine vision systems, machine vision sensors, and barcode readers that are used in factories and distribution centers around the world. Cognex is the world's leader in the m…

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Tip of The Iceberg: A Look At The Future of 2D Barcodes 30:01

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John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D barcodes and the benefits the barcodes hold for the fresh produce industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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The Truth About Food Safety Culture: What’s Holding Companies Back? (with Jeremy Schneider) 30:49

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Jeremy Schneider, a seasoned food safety and quality assurance expert and the President/Owner of Schneider Food Safety Services. With over fifteen years of experience, Jeremy discusses the significance of foundational food safety practices, the neces…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: New Innovations In Produce Shipping 27:30

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Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how his company deploys 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) in a new and innovative way to offer better produce to retailers and cut down on the use of ice in shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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The Food Data Problem No One's Talking About, with Steven Ross Glass of Just Eat Takeaway 22:59

7M ago22:59

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Steven Ross Glass, a chartered environmental health practitioner and Global Food and Product Safety Director at JustEatTakeaway.com. Drawing from his journey from government inspector to tech industry leader, Steven discusses how technology is transf…

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How to Prepare for FSMA 204 20:16

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Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US shares why it's never too early to start preparing your fresh produce business for the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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The 3 P’s of Food Safety - What You’re Missing with Sharon Beals 32:19

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Sharon Beals, a food safety and regulatory executive at Beacon Point Labs, about the evolving landscape of food safety practices. Drawing from her four decades of experience, Sharon discusses how food safety approaches have transformed through enhanc…

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Ian Wilson of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 37:42

7M ago37:42

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Ian Wilson is the Safety & Logistics Practice Leader at Grantek. Ian is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Skilled in Process Control, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Engineering, and Process Automation. Ian is a proven and strong program and project management professional wi…

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The Cost of Quality: Reducing Risk to Protect Customer Relationships 27:46

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When it comes to food safety and quality processes, a missed step can be costly. Audit failures, recalls, and supplier compliance issues don’t just hurt operations, they can tarnish your brand and put customer relationships at risk. We talk to Lacey Keesee, Director of Food Safety at The Acheson Group, who shares examples of what processes you can …

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The Key to Strong Food Safety Culture 22:34

8M ago22:34

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams welcomes Michael Ciepiela, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at The Spice Lab. Together, they: Explore Michael's journey into food safety, from his biology degree to climbing the corporate ladder through roles at major companies like Taylor Farm…

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The State of Retail Supply Chain Automation & Investment Spending with Dematic's Kim Baudry 31:31

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What’s happening with retail automation in 2025? Investment in supply chain technology appears to be flattening out as retailers shift focus from large new projects to optimizing existing infrastructure. Anne and Chris sit down with Kim Baudry from Dematic to explore what this means for AI in logistics, warehouse automation, and the future of retai…

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William Barnette of Kraft Heinz - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 1:13:18

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William Barnette is a Senior Project Manager focused on Digital Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz. William is an Application Developer, Database Administrator, and Project Manager in a wide variety of business applications. He has created everything from full blown applications to thousands of scripts for end users. William is a Visual Basic, VBA and VB…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Sustainability Efforts In The Irrigation Industry 19:25

8M ago19:25

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In this episode, Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division of the drip irrigation solutions provider Netafilm, highlights some of the innovative ways his company integrates recycling into its drip irrigation products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip of The Iceberg: Recognizing the importance of farmworkers 18:57

8M ago18:57

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Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the director of marketing and communication for the Equitable Food Initiative to share ways to celebrate the vital role of farmworkers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Trends vs Fads: How Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Jamie Oliver Approach Food Innovation with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes 32:46

8M ago32:46

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In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams speaks with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes about their journey from food journalism and product development to founding Harris and Hayes, a leading food consultancy firm. Drawing from their extensive experience with major brands like Jamie Oliver, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury's, they discuss how sustaina…

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Derek Kostelnik of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 41:43

8M ago41:43

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Derek Kostelnik is Grantek’s Practice Leader of the Solution Support Group. Derek leads a team of Service & Support professionals located across North America. The Solution Support Group provides support to Grantek clients who value uptime and limited disruptions across their manufacturing operations Derek has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemi…

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Stepping into 2025: Food Safety Changes and Insights 27:04

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Join Dr. Ben Miller, Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group, who will share his views of what food safety regulations and industry trends are being tracked to rollout or continue in 2025, along with advice for how to prioritize and what to prepare. FSMA Friday is a collaboration with SafetyChain and The A…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Use Social Media To Teach Others About Your Farm 20:52

9M ago20:52

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Shay Myers, CEO of Owyhee Produce, is a third-generation farmer and also known as @shayfarmkid. Myers shares how he uses his social media platforms to talk about agriculture, why getting in front of the camera is important and how to connect with tho See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…