Eye on Food Safety Podcast

Hosted by food industry expert Jennifer Crandall, the monthly Eye on Food Safety podcast tackles pressing topics such as food safety management systems, regulatory updates, emerging technologies, and global food supply chain trends. Presented by Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR), this podcast features engaging discussions with global experts and provides practical insights and actionable takeaways to elevate your knowledge.

Rethinking Food Safety Training

In this episode of Eye on Food Safety, host Jennifer Crandall explores what’s working — and what’s not — in food safety training today. Guests Raj Shah and Jennifer van de Ligt weigh in on the future of training, from tech innovations to real-world challenges.

04-16
01:01:52

Food Safety and Trade Wars: What's at Stake?

In this episode, host Jennifer Crandall, John G. Keogh and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois unpack the ripple effects of trade wars on food safety. From regulatory uncertainty to disrupted supply chains, discover what’s at risk, who’s impacted, and how businesses can navigate today’s global trade tensions.

03-19
54:58

SSQA vs GFSI: Two Paths to Food Safety Excellence

During this podcast, Felix Amiri, an advocate for SSQA, and Yves Rey, former GFSI board chair, share their insights on these two distinct approaches to achieving food safety excellence.

02-25
01:01:04

Auditing the Auditors: Training & Calibration Can Make or Break Your Audit

In this podcast, Dr. D. and Tyler Williams from ASI Food will dive into the critical role of how training and calibration can be the deciding factors in your audit's success.

11-13
54:19

PFAS and Food Safety: Unpacking the Risk of Forever Chemicals in Food

PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, are linked to numerous health risks and are making their way into our food supply. In this podcast, Dr. D. (Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D.) and Susie Hoeller will unpack the risks and explore what food safety professionals can do to mitigate PFAS. 

10-16
53:56

Blockchain Breakthrough: Elevate Your Food Safety to the Next Level

This podcast featured a live discussion on how blockchain technology can transform food safety. Aliasgar Abbas from ProofEasy was our guest and sponsor.

09-18
51:34

Mitigating Loss and Disruption in Food

Join us for this episode as we uncover industry secrets to preventing food contamination by foreign material. Learn how to protect your business with essential food safety strategies that can save you from costly mistakes.

08-14
47:07

Food Safety as a Matter of National Security

This podcast included a discussion on how critical food safety is to national security with Julian Cox from the University of New South Wales (Sydney).

07-10
51:47

Unlocking the Value of Food Safety Data

This podcast was all about the transformative power of food safety data, and how it can enhance food safety protocols. Cronan McNamara with Creme Global was our guest.

06-10
52:45

Revolutionizing Food Safety: AI Technology and Beyond

This podcast featured guest Melody Ge from StarKist and explored groundbreaking technologies enhancing food safety, including the integration of AI.

05-10
50:46

Real Talk About Food Safety

This podcast featured food expert Dr. John Spink and explored the various facets of food fraud and its effects on consumer health and industry integrity.

04-10
53:39

Cultivating Resiliency in FSQA Leadership

This podcast discussed how to create resilience among leaders in food safety and quality assurance. Our featured guest was Gordon Hayburn, president and CEO of the FACTS Group.

03-14
54:53

How Dubai’s ‘FoodWatch’ is Transforming Food Safety

This podcast featured Bobby Krishna, senior food safety specialist at Dubai Municipality, who discussed Dubai’s digital platform, FoodWatch, and the impact its having on transparency and improving food safety.

02-29
54:59

Navigating E. Coli & Food Outbreaks in Canada

This podcast covered an in-depth discussion of food safety systems in Canada compared to the US, and specifically addressed past outbreaks and more recent issue with E. Coli in Canadian daycares. Our guest was Felix Amiri, a Safety, Security, and Quality Assurance advocate.  Recorded live on November 15, 2023 

11-15
53:30

ESG: How Environmental, Social and Governance Factors Impact Your Food Company

In this episode, Dr D. interviews Nick Martin, Senior Director of ESG at Post Holdings Inc. They defined what ESG is, talked about the role it can play in improving food production, and discussed the challenges of implementing ESG measures when there are many competing priorities within companies.   Recorded live on October 18, 2023 

10-18
53:40

An Interview with the Food Safety Experts Behind 'Poisoned'

This podcast offered an insider look at the food safety experts behind Netflix's 'Poisoned' documentary, featuring Food Safety Attorney Bill Marler and Brian Ronholm, Director, Food Policy at Consumer Reports. Recorded live on September 13, 2023 

09-13
57:18

The Evolution of Traceability for Globalized Supply Chains  with John Keogh, Professor of Practice, McGill Centre for the Convergence of Health and Economics

This podcast delved into how food product traceability has evolved in the wake of globalized supply chains.   Recorded live on August 9, 2023 

08-09
54:11

Navigating the Tightrope of Food Business Disruption and Safety – Debate Style  with Will Watts, Global Management Consultant and Advisor, and Jennifer Crandall, Founder and CEO, Safe Food En Route

This podcast features a spirited discussion about the delicate balancing act between new product innovation and food safety.  Recorded live on July 12, 2023 

07-12
57:01

Why Cybersecurity Should Be Part of Your Food Safety Culture  with Kristin Demoranville, Founder and CEO, AnzenSage

This podcast features tips and tricks on how to fully implement cybersecurity measures alongside everything else a food company needs to implement, including food safety programs.  Recorded live on June 14, 2023 

06-14
54:14

How Sustainability Has Become Polarizing in Food Safety – Debate Style  with Neil Coole, Director, Food Retail and Supply Chain, BSI, and Cori Muse, Founder and Strategic Advisor

This podcast featured a lively debate about whether sustainability works with or against food safety.  Recorded live on May 17, 2023 

05-17
53:21

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