Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights From Farm to Fork
Welcome to Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights From Farm to Fork, a bite-sized podcast discussing the latest trends and technology in the food and supplements industries, featuring conversations with regulatory experts, quality and safety champions, and thought leaders across the industry. Together, we are on a mission to change the food and dietary supplement industry for the better. In short snippets, guests will discuss a range of topics, from regulatory compliance to sustainable operations to food traceability and transparency along the global supply chain. To learn more about Trustwell
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- StandardSummaries onlySecret Ingredient: How Reser’s Fine Foods Achieved 99% Supplier Compliance
Published Aug 5, 2025
Secret IngredientTechnology and trust are playing an increasingly important role in shaping how food safety is managed today. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Laura McCready, Director of Food Safety and Policy at Reser’s Fine Foods, to unpack the evolving landscape of traceability, supplier relationships, and the cultural mindset needed to support food safety at scale. With a global footprint and years of experience, Laura shares how orga
- StandardSummaries onlyReal-Time Food Safety: How AI is Transforming Airport Dining Operations
Published Jul 22, 2025
Airport food safety is no easy task—it demands speed, precision, and consistency across a wide range of operations and touchpoints. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Arahmelle Tan, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics, and Airomo Russel, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at OTG Management. Together, they explore how to maintain high food safety and quality standards in one of the most fast-paced
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Truth About Plant-Based Food: Why Europe Is 5 Years Ahead of the US
Published Jul 8, 2025
Plant-based proteins have come a long way from being niche products to becoming viable, mainstream alternatives. This transformation is being shaped by both advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations around sustainability, health, and taste.In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Danny O'Malley, President and Founder of Before the Butcher, to explore how plant-based protein innovation is reshaping the food industr
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Traditional Customer Data Is Dead—The New Playbook for Retail Success with Russ Hawkins
Published Jun 24, 2025
Russ HawkinsOn this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams sits down with Russ Hawkins, President and CEO of Agilence Inc., to explore how data analytics and AI are reshaping the way restaurants and retailers operate. Russ shares how businesses are turning massive amounts of data into clear, actionable insights that drive better decision-making across the board—from improving customer experiences to tightening up operational efficiency.🌱 Introducing AskReg by Trustw
- StandardSummaries onlyThe 5-Step Food Safety Framework That's Transforming State Garden with Dinesh Babu
Published Jun 10, 2025
Dinesh BabuBuilding a strong food safety culture requires deep organizational commitment and the systematic implementation of best practices across every level of operations. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams is joined by Dinesh Babu, Vice President of Quality and Food Safety at State Garden, for an in-depth discussion on comprehensive strategies for food safety, regulatory compliance, and cultivating a robust safety culture within large-scale food
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Natural Mineral That Could Kill Plastic Food Packaging Forever
Published May 27, 2025
What if you could extend food shelf life while also reducing plastic waste? In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Johnathan Raineau, President of Copperprotek USA, to discuss how copper-based antimicrobial technology is transforming the future of food packaging. Learn how this FDA-approved innovation uses natural copper minerals to safely extend shelf life by up to 40%, while potentially cutting the number of plastic layers in
- StandardSummaries onlyHow to Build an Unshakable Food Safety Culture Without Perfect Systems with Dom Mitial
Published May 13, 2025
Dom MitialIn this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Dom Mitial, VP of Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory at Goldbergs Group, to discuss how to build a strong food safety culture while driving business growth. Dom shares practical strategies for fostering cross-functional collaboration, gaining executive buy-in, and leading transformational food safety teams. The conversation explores actionable insights on balancing compliance with busine
- StandardSummaries onlyThe AI Revolution in Food Safety: Why 2025 Will Change Everything | Steve Warwick
Published Apr 29, 2025
Steve WarwickIn this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams interviews Steve Warwick, Head of Technical at Bulk, discussing the evolution of food safety practices, allergen management, and the impact of e-commerce on quality control in the food industry. The conversation covers the importance of building robust HACCP systems as the foundation of effective food safety management and emphasizes why a calm, level-headed approach is crucial for crisis management in f
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy 90% of Companies Miss Critical Risks with Sara Mortimore
Published Apr 15, 2025
Sara MortimoreIn this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Sara Mortimore, former VP of Global Food Safety and Compliance at Walmart, about reshaping food safety culture and establishing robust quality systems across global supply chains. Their discussion centers on the necessity of harmonizing local expertise with universal standards in worldwide food safety protocols and addresses the critical gap between data collection and actionable insights. Li
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Truth About Food Safety Culture: What’s Holding Companies Back? (with Jeremy Schneider)
Published Apr 1, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Jeremy Schneider, a seasoned food safety and quality assurance expert and the President/Owner of Schneider Food Safety Services. With over fifteen years of experience, Jeremy discusses the significance of foundational food safety practices, the necessity of integrating food safety into a company's overall culture, and key challenges facing the food industry today, including labor, food costs, and
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Food Data Problem No One's Talking About, with Steven Ross Glass of Just Eat Takeaway
Published Mar 18, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Steven Ross Glass, a chartered environmental health practitioner and Global Food and Product Safety Director at JustEatTakeaway.com. Drawing from his journey from government inspector to tech industry leader, Steven discusses how technology is transforming food safety, particularly in the e-commerce space.💡 Our free webinar: A Fresh Take on Traceability is happening March 27th, and we’re breaking
- StandardSummaries onlyThe 3 P’s of Food Safety - What You’re Missing with Sharon Beals
Published Mar 4, 2025
Sharon BealsIn this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Lydia Adams speaks with Sharon Beals, a food safety and regulatory executive at Beacon Point Labs, about the evolving landscape of food safety practices. Drawing from her four decades of experience, Sharon discusses how food safety approaches have transformed through enhanced detection methods, improved controls, and a deeper understanding of pathogen behavior.Sharon emphasizes that food safety challenges aren't limited
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Key to Strong Food Safety Culture
Published Feb 18, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams welcomes Michael Ciepiela, Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at The Spice Lab. Together, they:Explore Michael's journey into food safety, from his biology degree to climbing the corporate ladder through roles at major companies like Taylor Farms and Kraft HeinzExplore the fundamentals of building a strong food safety culture, highlighting the importance of being present on the shop floor and
- StandardSummaries onlyTrends vs Fads: How Sainsbury’s, M&S, and Jamie Oliver Approach Food Innovation with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes
Published Feb 4, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams speaks with Lisa Harris and Alex Hayes about their journey from food journalism and product development to founding Harris and Hayes, a leading food consultancy firm. Drawing from their extensive experience with major brands like Jamie Oliver, Marks & Spencer, and Sainsbury's, they discuss how sustainability has evolved from an afterthought to a core consideration in food innovation.Lisa and Alex explain their approach to trend analysis, distinguish
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Future of Restaurant Delivery with Meredith Sandland
Published Jan 21, 2025
Meredith SandlandIn this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams speaks with Meredith Sandland about transforming restaurant delivery through technology and dedicated delivery fleets. Drawing from her experience at Taco Bell, Kitchen United, and now as CEO of Empowered Delivery, Meredith explains why the current third-party delivery model creates food safety risks and quality challenges.Meredith discusses how restaurants spend significant resources on food safety throughout their supply chain but lose control at
- StandardSummaries onlyFuture Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's
Published Jan 7, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams welcomes Brando Tijerina, the Director of Quality Assurance, Commercialization, and Food Safety at Taco John's International. With over a decade of experience in the food industry, Brando shares his insights on maintaining high food safety standards while driving innovation in a competitive market.Together, they:Explore Brando's journey in food safety, showcasing his vast experience in quality assurance and commercialization across a range of r
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Predictive Analytics Will Transform Food Safety with Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson
Published Dec 10, 2024
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson about her journey from food microbiologist to tech entrepreneur. After two decades in corporate food safety roles, Dr. Vera founded Innova-Q to address the industry's reactive approach to quality management through AI-powered solutions.Dr. Vera explains how her experience at major food companies revealed universal challenges with outdated technologies and reactive processes. She describes Innova-Q's mission to c
- StandardSummaries onlyBridging Restaurants and Food Banks: Andrew Glantz on Supply Chain Impact
Published Nov 26, 2024
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Andrew Glantz, who shares how GiftAMeal emerged from his desire to combine restaurant marketing with social impact. Drawing inspiration from successful "buy one, give one" models and social media trends, GiftAMeal enables restaurant customers to trigger meal donations by simply taking photos of their food.Andrew discusses how the platform benefits restaurants through increased customer engagement and loyalty, with GiftAMeal users returnin
- StandardSummaries onlyClimate Change and AI in Agricultural Supply Chains with Francisco Martin-Rayo
Published Nov 12, 2024
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios, about the intersection of AI, climate change, and agricultural supply chains. Francisco shares how his unique background in digital transformation and food importing led to creating Helios, a platform that uses AI to predict agricultural disruptions.The conversation explores how Helios analyzes climate data across 14 million global hexagons to create detailed risk assessments for specific crops and re
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Future of Digital Food Safety Management with Eric Moore
Published Oct 29, 2024
Eric MooreIn this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams speaks with Eric Moore about the evolution of digital food safety management systems. Eric shares his unexpected journey into food safety, beginning in the early 2000s when he transitioned from hospitality management to becoming a designated food safety professional at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.Eric discusses the significant changes in food safety technology over the past two decades, particularly the decreasing costs of digital tools and t
- StandardSummaries onlyBuilding Trust Through Technology: Chris Latta's Vision for Food Safety
Published Oct 15, 2024
Building Trust Through TechnologyJoin Lydia Adams as she speaks with Chris Latta, Director of Business Development at Kwik Lok, about the evolving landscape of food traceability and transparency. With over 15 years of experience in global sales, marketing, sustainability, and industrial design, Chris brings a unique perspective to the conversation.Chris discusses Kwik Lok's 70-year history in the food packaging industry and their recent focus on incorporating traceability features into their products. He explains how consumer d
- StandardSummaries onlyFood Safety Culture and Sustainability: Insights from Steven Foster
Published Oct 1, 2024
Join Lydia Adams on Food Tech Talk as she interviews Steven Foster, a seasoned expert in food safety and quality assurance with over 30 years of experience in the food industry. Currently serving as the VP of Food Safety and Quality at Wholesale Produce Supply, Steven shares his journey and the defining moments that shaped his approach to food safety.Throughout the episode, Steven emphasizes the importance of transforming food safety from a set of regulations to an integral part of organizationa
- StandardSummaries onlyChemistry to Quality: From Dr. Stephen Sims' Journey in Food Safety
Published Sep 17, 2024
In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams sits down with Dr. Stephen Sims, a distinguished food safety and quality assurance expert. With a background in chemistry and extensive experience in the food industry, Dr. Sims offers unique insights into the world of food safety auditing and quality management.Dr. Sims takes us through his journey from a chemist in the UK to becoming a leading figure in food safety and quality assurance in the US. He shares defining moments from his career, includ
- StandardSummaries onlyIntegrating Joy and Nutrition: Strategies for Dieticians from Chef Phoebe Lapine
Published Sep 3, 2024
Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Phoebe Lapine, a chef, wellness advocate, and author of "The Wellness Project" and "Carbivore." Phoebe shares her unique journey from culinary expert to health-conscious cookbook creator, offering a fresh perspective on the intersection of delicious food and nutritious eating.Throughout the discussion, Phoebe delves into several key topics that are particularly relevant for nutrition professionals:Her journey from chef to wellness advocate, providing insights i
- StandardSummaries onlyFSMA 204 and the Future of Food Safety: Insights from Kroger's Catherine Cosby
Published Aug 20, 2024
In this insightful episode of Food Tech Talk, Lydia Adams interviews Catherine Cosby, Director of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Kroger. With over 15 years of experience in the food industry, Catherine shares her journey and expertise in food safety.The conversation centers on FSMA 204 and its implications for the food industry, with Catherine providing a comprehensive overview of Kroger's approach to compliance. She explains their decision to apply traceability requirements to all pro