Recall + Response Interactive Demonstration

Manage + Monitor Interactive Demonstration

Track + Trace Interactive Demonstration

This November, the long-awaited FSMA 204 rule will be finalized. The proposed rule leveraged industry best practices and introduced new traceability record-keeping concepts. Preparing for the proposal has supply chain partners exploring ways to collect, store and share traceability data. In this session, we will provide an industry update and hear a perspective from John Burns, Global VP, FSQS at Whole Foods Market.

To consumers, food quality is synonymous with a company’s brand. To achieve the best quality across their supply chain, companies need to be aligned with their suppliers on both quality and expectations. Erica Jacobi, Procurement Associate Director at Tyson Foods, shares how Tyson Foods has built efficiencies within its supplier incident process and is leveraging analytical reporting to build a culture of partnerships and drive strategic decisions for their business.

As food production and distribution systems become increasingly complex, interdependent, and globalized—businesses, regulators, and consumers need practical solutions to a spectrum of food-related challenges from safety and sustainability to waste to value. Blake Harris from IFT will share an update on how IFT is working with the industry to help address global food traceability challenges and opportunities across the supply chain.

Our Chief Product Officer, Todd Dolinsky, will share example use cases of how using FoodLogiQ Connect can not only streamline processes but also integrate with the data in systems users already have.

Strong, transparent relationships with your suppliers are key to delivering consistently high-quality products. And for retailers evolving their private label strategy, these relationships are paramount. During this session, Carla Hechler, Senior Director Quality & Food Safety at Thrive Market, will share a perspective on the importance of strong supplier engagement for Thrive Market’s fast-growing private label brands.

A supplier management platform is only as good as the value it brings the entire network of users. Hear from Sarela Herrada, Co-Founder of SIMPLi who will share the value that FoodLogiQ Connect has brought to their fast-growing brand.

From the food safety perspective, investing in technology is an easy decision. But the decision to make these kinds of investments isn’t made in the food safety offices. Brando Tijerina, Senior Manager for Quality Assurance at Taco John’s International, Inc., shares what metrics and tactics he used to make his case for safety to the decision-makers.

Whether you’re a courier for a food delivery service, a food producer, grocer, distributor, or restaurant operator, everyone has a role to play in food safety. A key element to influencing behaviors is representation. People must see themselves in all aspects of food safety operations and messaging. This dynamic panel will share their experiences, highlight challenges, and discuss how they incorporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion into food safety and education programs.

The pharmaceutical industry has helped lay the foundation for best practices in traceability. As the food industry prepares for enhancements to FSMA 204, hear from Angela Fernandez with GS1 US and Michael Marrone with Clarkston Consulting, on the ways the food industry can apply the lessons learned from FDA regulations in the pharmaceutical industry.

Food safety is critical across the entire supply chain, and the last mile has experienced rapid evolution over the past few years. Consumers are demanding seamless ordering as well as contactless and unattended delivery options for grocery and foodservice. Hear how home delivery has evolved, using IoT sensors, internet-connected outdoor receptacles, and mobile tools to connect consumers with retailers and couriers to deliver safe, temperature-controlled products directly to their homes.

Why invest in compliance? The returns could surprise you. Victoria Goss, Senior Team Lead for the Whole Foods Market Global Quality Assurance Business Operations team will redefine the why for robust compliance. Victoria will share how Whole Foods Market maximizes their investment in compliance by leveraging metrics to streamline processes and mitigate risk.

At this roundtable session, participants will learn about tech-enabled traceability can enable supply chain transparency and help companies prepare for FSMA 204. Chick-fil-A Supply Chain Systems Traceability Lead, Benji Berg, will discuss preparing for the proposed rule by leveraging GS1 Standards and utilizing FoodLogiQ Track + Trace for data capture, management, and whole-chain visibility.

The demand for fresh-cut fruit and vegetables continues to rise, and customers want fresh, convenient, and intact produce. What makes produce unique is also what brings its challenges? Learn about the intersection of food safety, freshness, and the technologies and best practices that support them.

The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way we operate in the food industry. Integration of IoT touches everything from tracking, tracing, food safety, procurement, and more. Utilizing the information from these devices also reduces waste, costs, and risks. Learn what companies can achieve and what they should be aware of as industry adoption continues to grow.

The U.P.C. has automated the price lookup function for nearly 50 years. However, with consumers’ growing demands for extended product information, transparency, traceability, and authentication, a more robust data carrier is needed. The industry is addressing this by transitioning product packaging to include two-dimensional (2D) barcodes that can carry more information beyond the product identifier. This enables improved inventory management, enhanced recall readiness, product authentication, consumer engagement and more. Hear how GS1 US is collaborating with the food industry to prepare for the migration from U.P.C.s to 2D barcodes by 2027 – an initiative known as Sunrise 2027.

Today, disruptions in the food industry cover a wide range from product sourcing and shipments down to store operations. Out of this, opportunities have emerged for trading partners to change their mindset through collaborative innovations and alternative approaches. Join us for this engaging roundtable with Bruce Reinstein from Kinetic12 as he shares their recent research with industry leaders.

Thriving restaurant brands are mapping out their international expansion plans. But how do you map your food safety strategy to evolve with that growth? Hear from Mike Dunn and Natalja Page from Five Guys Enterprises, who will share how they leverage clearly defined quality standards backed with technology to deliver top-notch products around the globe.

Learn from award-winning daytime restaurant brand First Watch on how they implemented a recall process to address product withdrawals 10X faster. Jasmine Hagan, Senior Manager, Quality Assurance at First Watch, will share tips on how to build an efficient recall process while providing the highest level of food safety to maintain trust with customers.

Flexibility is the name of the game in today’s ever-changing supply chains. Improving supply chain resilience will depend on digital technology and trading partner systems that can interoperate in real-time. Melanie Nuce from GS1 US will share strategies for building resilience through automation, circularity, sustainability, and supply chain visibility, all of which are critical for future success.

During the pandemic, the consumer retail experience fundamentally shifted – and it seems to be sticking. More retailers are establishing or expanding their direct-to-consumer strategy. Steve Rosenstock, Partner, Consumer Products Industry Leader, and Evan Shirley, Client Solutions Executive, with Clarkston Consulting will share how companies can align their technology investment to expand the consumer experience.

What does it mean to be recall ready? While a significant amount of effort has been placed on preventing a recall from happening in the first place, a solid recall strategy must encompass the efficient and effective execution of recalls when they occur. During this session, Professor Tracy Johnson-Hall with William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business will share perspectives from her research on recall effectiveness in food supply chains.

Tackling foodborne outbreaks faster and revealing the root cause is essential for the prevention of future outbreaks. Interdependencies are crucial in outbreak response, requiring a true food systems approach for success. The FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety represents a new approach to food safety, leveraging technology and other tools to create a safer, more digital, traceable food system. Hear how FDA programs, such as the Foodborne Outbreak Response Improvement Plan (FORIP), complements this approach to address these challenges and learn how industry partners are critical stakeholders in these initiatives.

With over 20 years of technology experience streamlining and automating processes, Brian Hecht, Supply Chain Strategist at Kroger, sits down with Michael Muraca at FoodLogiQ, to talk about trends in technology. Brian brings a unique, data-driven perspective on what strategies food retailers can utilize for success in technology.

Katy Jones will share reflections on this year’s reCONNECT 2022 and closing thoughts.