Episodes

  • The Key to Strong Food Safety Culture

    The Key to Strong Food Safety Culture
    Feb 18 2025
    In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Michael Ciepiela, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at The Spice Lab, to discuss building robust food safety cultures, the impact of Lean Six Sigma methodologies in food safety, and how technology is revolutionizing quality assurance processes. Michael shares valuable insights from his extensive experience at companies like Taylor Farms and Kraft Heinz, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, continuous education, and leveraging modern tools to enhance food safety protocols. His practical approach to leadership and commitment to mentoring the next generation of food safety professionals make this episode a must-listen for anyone in the food industry.
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    22 mins
  • Trends vs Fads: How Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Jamie Oliver Approach Food Innovation with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes

    Trends vs Fads: How Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Jamie Oliver Approach Food Innovation with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes
    Feb 4 2025
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes, co-founders of Harris and Hayes food consultancy. They share insights on distinguishing trends from fads, the evolution of sustainability in food innovation, and how changing consumer behaviors are shaping the future of the food industry.
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    33 mins
  • The Future of Restaurant Delivery with Meredith Sandland

    The Future of Restaurant Delivery with Meredith Sandland
    Jan 21 2025
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empowered Delivery and former Chief Development Officer at Taco Bell. Meredith shares insights on maintaining food safety in delivery, the importance of time management in food quality, and how restaurants can take control of their delivery operations through dedicated fleets and smart technology.
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    30 mins
  • Future Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's

    Future Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams is joined by Brando Tijerina, Director of Quality Assurance, Commercialization, and Food Safety at Taco John's International. Together, they dive into the critical topics of food safety culture, the balance between innovation and quality, and the impact of technology on the food industry. Join us for an insightful conversation that highlights the importance of teamwork and communication in ensuring safe and delicious dining experiences!
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    28 mins
  • How Predictive Analytics Will Transform Food Safety with Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson

    How Predictive Analytics Will Transform Food Safety with Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson
    Dec 10 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson, CEO of Innova-Q and former food safety leader at Disney, Mondelez International, Mars Wrigley, Danone, and Sargento Foods. Dr. Vera shares how AI and predictive analytics are reshaping food safety practices, enabling proactive quality management while delivering measurable business value.
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    29 mins
  • Bridging Restaurants and Food Banks: Andrew Glantz on Supply Chain Impact

    Bridging Restaurants and Food Banks: Andrew Glantz on Supply Chain Impact
    Nov 26 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Andrew Glantz, founder and CEO of GiftAMeal, a platform that connects restaurants with local food banks. Under Andrew's leadership, GiftAMeal has partnered with over 950 restaurants and provided more than 2 million meals to families in need, demonstrating how businesses can achieve growth while creating meaningful social impact.
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    25 mins
  • Climate Change and AI in Agricultural Supply Chains with Francisco Martin-Rayo

    Climate Change and AI in Agricultural Supply Chains with Francisco Martin-Rayo
    Nov 12 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios, who shares his insights on using AI to predict and manage agricultural supply chain disruptions caused by climate change. Francisco explains how their platform helps companies anticipate challenges months in advance, enabling better decision-making in an increasingly unpredictable climate landscape.
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    34 mins
  • The Future of Digital Food Safety Management with Eric Moore

    The Future of Digital Food Safety Management with Eric Moore
    Oct 29 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Eric Moore, Director of Food Safety and Industry Outreach at Testo Solutions North America. With over 20 years of experience, Eric shares his journey from hospitality management to digital food safety, discussing how technology has changed food safety management and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving field.
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    36 mins