In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes Rick Biros, the founder of Food Safety Tech and the Food Safety Consortium. Rick, an industry veteran with decades of experience, shares fascinating insights into the critical role of food safety and its intersection with Cybersecurity. From the early days of food safety regulations sparked by major outbreaks to today’s technological advancements, Rick discusses how the industry has evolved and why Cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of protecting our food supply.

Rick also reflects on his journey from launching Food Quality magazine to creating the Food Safety Consortium, a must-attend event for senior-level food safety professionals. The episode covers how the Consortium fosters a collaborative environment for problem-solving and innovation, bringing together leaders from across the industry.

Listeners will also hear Rick’s thoughts on the latest challenges facing the food industry, including the impact of recent cyber threats and how technology is reshaping food safety protocols. Whether you’re in the food industry, Cybersecurity, or just curious about the future of food protection, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights.

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Rick’s Information

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-biros-860bb47/

Food Safety Tech Bio:  https://foodsafetytech.com/about-us/

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Show Notes:

Brussels memory – La Truffe Noire Restaurant  

https://www.truffenoire.com/en/

What is Candling wine?

https://www.instagram.com/cristienorman_somm/reel/C9A2l-hyOjV/

Jack-in-the-box crisis

https://outbreakdatabase.com/outbreaks/jack-in-the-box-restaurant-chain-ground-beef-hamburgers-1992

Mark Carter – president of IAFP (International Association for Food Protection)

https://www.foodprotection.org/about/news-releases/mark-carter-assumes-presidency-of-the-international-association-for-food-protection/

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma

Boars Head Crisis

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--expands-recall-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due

https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/bill-marler-free-advice-for-boars-head-ceo-and-other-after-a-foodborne-illness-outbreak/

Peanut Corp of America Crisis

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/21/442335132/peanut-exec-gets-28-years-in-prison-for-deadly-salmonella-outbreak

Bill Marler

https://billmarler.com/

Sabra – Salmonella incident 2021

https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sabra-dipping-company-llc-615938-12012021

Rob Mommsen

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mommsen-b6848211/

Frank Yiannas

https://foodsafetytech.com/news_article/boars-head-appoints-frank-yiannas-as-chief-food-safety-advisor-and-finalizes-food-safety-advisory-council/#:~:text=Boar's%20Head%20Brand%20announced%20on,and%20quality%20across%20the%20organization.

https://www.smarterfysolutions.com/

David Theo – Jack-in-Box

https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-david-theno-20170710-story.html

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Food Safety Tech

https://foodsafetytech.com/

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Innovative Publishing Company

https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-publishing-company-llc/

http://innovativepublishing.net/

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Food Safety Consortium Conference

https://foodsafetyconsortium.org/

➡️ Register here: 

https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=RCMrOPTC6EZVv99yKxyQJw%3D%3D

💰⭐ Discount code for $200.00:  RickyB

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Kristin Demoranville Speaking at:

Food Safety Consortium Conference, Arlington, VA

https://foodsafetyconsortium.org/

BREAKOUT 3: Food Defense in the Digital Era

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM EST on Monday, October 21st

ICS Cyber Security Conference, Atlanta, GA

https://www.icscybersecurityconference.com/

Agriculture at Risk: Recognizing and Securing Our Forgotten Critical Infrastructure

11 AM EST on Thursday, October 24th

InCyber Forum Canada, Montreal, QC

https://northamerica.forum-incyber.com/en/home-en/

Guardians of the food supply chain: cybersecurity resilience in agriculture and food safety

1:55 PM to 2:40 PM EST on Tuesday, October 29th

💰⭐  50% discount code:  ININ59XU2CF3

➡️ Registration link: https://2024.northamerica.forum-incyber.com/en/pe1/pe1-home.htm

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