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SUMMARY:Good Agricultural Practices Fieldworker – Train the Trainer (Spanish and English)
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\nDates & Times\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – ENGLISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 15th\, 2026 – SPANISH VERSION\n\nThursday. 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.\nRegistration close date: January 9th\, 2026\n\n\n\nProgram Highlights\nGood Agricultural Practices (GAPs) are critical to improve food safety with all produce. Great training skills will increase retention of the information so employees can consistently improve food safety. This program is designed to provide Fieldworker Food Safety Information and make the trainer aware of their presentation skills so they can become a more effective communicator. \n\nLearn how to effectively deliver Food Safety training\nReceive all the materials you need to deliver training in both Spanish and English\nLearn how GAPs fit into the Food Safety Plan\nLearn why Harvesters are the highest risk to Food Safety AND the number one defense as well\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBest practices of when\, where\, and how to train Food Safety GAPs\nFundamental Communication Principles\nKey elements of great communication and training failures\nEffective ways to communicate Food Safety information\nCombining informative\, persuasive\, and how-to approaches to increase retention\nGeneral Good Agricultural Practices\nFood Safety Requirements of the Grower and/or Farm Labor Contractor\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nGrowers\, Farm Labor Contractors\, Supervisors\, Safety Supervisors/Coordinators\, or anyone who will be delivering Food Safety Training to fieldworkers.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/good-agricultural-practices-fieldworker-train-the-trainer-spanish-and-english/
LOCATION:COS Tulare Campus\, Room B224\, 4999 E. Bardsley Ave.\, Tulare\, CA\, 93274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T110000
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SUMMARY:Poultry house air filtration: Success is measured by flock health and performance
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nFlock health starts with the air birds breathe. Join this exclusive webinar on poultry house air filtration to learn how air quality directly influences performance\, consistency\, and day-to-day outcomes inside the house. Todd Heisterkamp and Perry Hartmann\, Parker agricultural air filtration experts\, share field-tested insights from commercial poultry operations\, with practical guidance\, proven use cases\, and clear criteria for selecting filtration systems aligned with production goals. Gain a stronger understanding of how filtration improves air quality by removing dust\, odors\, and airborne debris\, and why lower particulate exposure reduces respiratory stress across the flock. Attendees will also learn how limiting airborne contaminants reduces disease pressure while supporting safer\, more comfortable working conditions for crews and stronger overall house performance. Give your operation practical insight to protect flock health and strengthen performance where air quality matters most. \nThis webinar will broadcast at 9:00 AM CST (Chicago) / 3:00 PM GMT (London) / 11:00 PM CST (Beijing). \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n\nHow air filtration connects directly to flock performance. See how air quality influences respiratory health\, feed efficiency\, and livability\, which directly impacts production outcomes.\nHow to evaluate filtration systems for poultry houses. Learn which performance factors matter most\, including airflow\, system reliability\, and fit within existing house designs.\nHow producers apply filtration in real operations. See real-world examples of how filtration decisions support biosecurity and long-term flock health.\n\nThis webinar is sponsored by Parker HVAC Filtration and presented by WATTPoultry.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/poultry-house-air-filtration-success-is-measured-by-flock-health-and-performance/
CATEGORIES:Equipment
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SUMMARY:2026 Dairy Market Outlook: Trends\, Risks\, and What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhether you’re focused on production planning\, pricing strategy\, procurement\, or risk management\, this session will deliver clear\, data-informed perspectives on what to expect. \n\n\n\n\n2026 Dairy Market Outlook: Trends\, Risks\, and What Comes Next? \nAs the dairy industry enters a new year\, market participants encounter a complex mix of evolving supply dynamics\, shifting demand signals\, global trade uncertainty\, and increased volatility. Understanding what lies ahead—and how to prepare for it—will be crucial in 2026. \nJoin Kathleen Noble Wolfley\, experienced dairy market analyst and dairy producer risk manager at Insights by Ever.Ag\, alongside Phil Plourd\, head of market intelligence and an accomplished leader with an extensive track record in dairy markets\, for a discussion on the current state of dairy and the key trends shaping the year ahead. \nThis webinar will provide valuable dairy market insight and practical risk-management perspective to help producers\, processors\, and industry stakeholders navigate an ever-shifting marketplace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat We’ll Cover: \n\nThe current state of dairy markets at the start of 2026\nMilk supply expectations in the US and globally\nThe impact of new cheese production capacity\nThe growing importance of exports and global demand\nDairy market outlook: Will domestic demand turn higher?\nShifting consumer preferences for protein\nKey “headline” risks to monitor in 2026\nStrategies for managing risk in a volatile market environment\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re focused on production planning\, pricing strategy\, procurement\, or risk management\, this session will deliver clear\, data-informed perspectives on what to expect—and how to position yourself—for the year ahead.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/2026-dairy-market-outlook-trends-risks-and-what-comes-next/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Reinforcing Food Safety Culture Among Temporary and Seasonal Staff
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nTemporary and seasonal employees can be a cost-effective staffing resource for a food manufacturing facility during peak production times\, staffing shortages\, and as a workload management option; however\, they can also bring some challenges. Temporary workers may feel a lack of investment in their performance or in team collaboration and integration\, which can threaten the stability of workplace culture and the company’s food safety culture. \nIn this webinar\, speakers from industry and academia will review strategies for reinforcing food safety culture among temporary and seasonal workers to avoid food safety and quality issues with your product and prevent waste\, downgrading\, and recalls. Successful management of temporary workforce through better assessment of skills\, more connected training and clear expectations\, improved performance monitoring\, and reinforcement of culture will position your company for success during times of workforce stress. By implementing these strategies\, organizations can optimize the contributions of temporary employees to foster a positive work environment and culture and\, ultimately\, enhance overall productivity. \nFrom this webinar\, attendees will learn:  \n\nThe benefits and challenges of employing temporary/seasonal workers in food processing\nHow to address the potential effects of temporary staff on workplace culture and food safety culture\nHow to successfully manage temporary staff and reinforce food safety culture to avoid food safety and quality issues\, recalls\, and waste
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/strategies-for-reinforcing-food-safety-culture-among-temporary-and-seasonal-staff/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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SUMMARY:Produce Safety & Biological Soil Amendments: Risks & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nWhy Attend This Webinar?\nThis webinar will focus on best practices for the use of biological soil amendments of animal origin (BSAAO) and their implications for produce safety. As interest in regenerative agriculture grows\, understanding potential food safety risks and preventive measures is critical when dealing with BSAAOs. \nPanelists will cover sourcing\, handling\, application\, and management of BSAAOs\, emphasizing risk awareness\, mitigation strategies\, and alignment with produce safety expectations. The session will provide practical insights for growers\, food safety professionals\, and industry stakeholders looking to strengthen on-farm food safety programs while maintaining soil health. \nKey Topics\n\nSourcing and handling BSAAOs safely.\nRisk mitigation strategies for regenerative agriculture.\nAligning on-farm practices with produce safety expectations.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/produce-safety-biological-soil-amendments-risks-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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SUMMARY:Gen Z Unpoured: The Big Beverage Shifts Coming in 2026+
DESCRIPTION:Register here \n“I craft my identity through what I consume.” For Gen Z\, consumption isn’t just functional. It’s identity in action. Every snack\, meal and drink is a signal of mood\, values and aesthetic. \nIn this webinar\, Black Swan Data will explore what Gen Z will be drinking (and not drinking) in 2026 and beyond. From emerging alcohol trends to new frontiers for functional sodas\, this content will unpack the needs\, behaviors and passions shaping the next generation of drinks. \nBlack Swan’s predictive intelligence uses AI to analyze millions of social posts (from TikTok\, IG\, Pinterest etc.) to deliver actionable insights for brands like PepsiCo\, Heineken and Nestle. \n\nMeet the different tribes and cohorts among Gen Z consumers\nWhy savory = premium for Gen Z in the spirits category\nWill the gut-skin axis be the next BIG functional space in soda?\nInnovation principles for creating Gen Z-friendly products
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/gen-z-unpoured-the-big-beverage-shifts-coming-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry News and Analysis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T150000
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SUMMARY:Consumer Insights: Better-for-You Candy Trends and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nConsumers are often caught between the desire for healthier options and the need to indulge. Better-for-you options can offer indulgence\, but in a healthier format. This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales\, including ingredient formulation\, label claims\, and the role of non-traditional sweeteners. \nKey takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how to market better-for-you confectionery and how to develop products\nDiscover what flavors and packaging are currently trending in the sector\nIdentify what factors influence consumers’ purchasing decisions\nLearn possible flavors for BFY products
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/consumer-insights-better-for-you-candy-trends-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Processing
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SUMMARY:A Look Back at 2025 & Looking Ahead to 2026
DESCRIPTION:Register here \nAbout This Session \n2025 brought major shifts in compliance expectations\, supply chain visibility\, and technology adoption across the food and beverage industry. As we head into 2026\, leaders are facing new pressures\, from evolving FDA oversight to increased demand for real-time data and digital traceability. \nJoin us for a special edition of FSMA Friday\, featuring an exclusive\, interactive Q&A session with Dr. David Acheson\, one of the industry’s most trusted voices in food safety\, regulatory strategy\, and FSMA preparedness. \nWhether you’re navigating audits\, strengthening compliance programs\, or adopting SaaS tools to modernize operations\, this is your chance to hear directly from the expert who has guided hundreds of top manufacturers through regulatory change.
URL:https://foodindustryexecutive.com/food-industry-webinar/a-look-back-at-2025-looking-ahead-to-2026/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety
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