Register here In this high-level, exclusive webinar, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Kyle Diamantas and USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears, Ph.D. will share their agencies' regulatory priorities and work plans for 2026 and beyond. Attendees will hear directly from these top U.S. regulators on crucial food safety regulatory changes and work […]

Register here Many of the most costly failures in food and beverage don’t start in production. They start in specifications. A significant share of recalls trace back not to formulation errors but to packaging and labeling mistakes. An ingredient update doesn’t reach the label. Artwork moves forward without full regulatory context. Supplier claims can’t be […]

Register here About This Session Navigating interactions with the FDA can feel complex, high-stakes, and often uncertain for food and beverage manufacturers. In this FSMA Friday session, Don Kautter of The Acheson Group (TAG), a former FDA official with deep experience in inspections, compliance, and regulatory policy, offers clear, practical guidance to help companies engage […]

Register here Records are essential to ensuring food safety. They demonstrate that a food safety program is being properly managed and that the established critical limits are being met. In a facility food safety plan, every prerequisite program and HACCP principle must be documented either electronically or manually: procedures must be developed, logged, and implemented […]

Register here FDA is building its framework for AI in food safety oversight. For most manufacturers, the gap between where the agency is heading and where their operations actually stand is bigger than they'd like to admit, and it's not just a technology problem. In this FSMA Friday panel, Dr. Ben Miller, Dean Brown, and […]

Register here As food allergens continue to be a leading cause of product recalls and increased regulatory scrutiny, it is more important than ever to stay informed on the evolving landscape of allergen thresholds and risk-based approaches. In this webinar, Dr. Bert Popping (FOCOS) will revisit key topics in allergen risk assessment, including reference doses […]

Register here Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how the food industry identifies risks, manages compliance, and improves operational performance. This dynamic workshop brings together leaders from industry, academia, and government to demonstrate how AI can be practically applied in food safety—from data strategy to daily execution. Through short, expert talks, real-world examples, and hands-on group […]

Register here This workshop will cover essential aspects of food allergens, including allergen labeling requirements, the complexities of allergen management in manufacturing, and best practices for validating and verifying allergen cleaning processes. Additionally, the curriculum will incorporate consumer perspectives and educational resources, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to handle allergen-related challenges in the food industry.

Register here Pathogens present significant risks and challenges to food safety for food processors across industries. Understanding how pathogens enter and remain within a controlled processing environment is key to effective management of the associated risks. Learning Objectives: Walk the shop floor and engage in identifying potential sources of how pathogens enter a protected space […]

Register here Foreign material prevention remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges in protein production. To support industry-wide improvement, the Meat Institute developed the Foreign Material Maturity Model (FMMM)—a structured framework that helps organizations assess readiness, identify gaps, strengthen prevention programs, and drive continuous improvement across multiple plants and processes. This highly interactive […]

Register here In this exclusive data-driven webinar, Zach Ao, Co-Founder of Viva Raw and Daniela Soto Castro, HPP Food Specialist at Hiperbaric share findings from a year-long evaluation of High-Pressure Processing (HPP) in raw pet food production.

Register here The Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law on January 4, 2011. FSMA resulted from a collaboration among industry, consumer groups, and government and was the most sweeping modernization of the food program since the 1930s. This session will discuss the vision, what has been accomplished so far, what remains to be accomplished, and […]