Although trends in Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks are important, it is more concerning that these outbreaks continue to occur despite industry efforts. This article explores the underlying causes of persistent L. monocytogenes outbreaks and emphasizes the need for leadership behaviors outside of food safety to transform organizational culture to eradicate or control L. monocytogenes.
Industry conferences play a critical role in addressing skills gaps by providing access to leading research, regulatory updates, and best practices. They serve as a platform where professionals can engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges they face, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions.
Boar's Head has appointed Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H. as its new Chief Food Safety Officer, a new role at the organization that was established as part of a series of initiatives to prioritize food safety following a significant listeriosis outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats in 2024.
Researchers from the University of Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology have described the role that cognitive and cultural biases play in the design and execution of food safety management systems and stakeholders’ perceptions of what “safe enough” means.
Michigan State University’s (MSU’s) Online Food Safety Program is hosting an in-person, three-day workshop, titled, “Creating a Food Safety Culture” on June 10–12, 2025.
Registration is now open for a September 9 workshop on food safety culture hosted by NEMIS Technologies' NEMIS Academy. It will take place in Chicago, Illinois, and will be led by Frank Yiannas, food safety culture expert and former FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response.
New Zealand Food Safety has published an updated Food Safety Good Governance Guide for Directors, to help the boards of food companies create a strong food safety culture and ensure food safety standards are being met.
In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Dr. Jason Evans, the Keynote Presenter for the 2025 Food Safety Summit and Dean of the College of Food Innovation and Technology at Johnson & Wales University, about the topic of his upcoming Keynote talk, “Leadership When Nothing is Easy.” Bob Ferguson also discusses his latest two Food Safety Insights columns, which explore how changes at FDA and USDA are impacting processors’ food safety programs.
Applications for the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness’ 2025 Mentorship Program are open until March 31. The Mentorship Program is a year-long, virtual workshop, designed for small and medium-sized food companies to improve their food safety culture through direct support.
Catalyst Food Leaders is hosting a virtual event for food industry professionals with the theme “Advancing Everyday Leaders, Driving Extraordinary Results” in April 2025. Registration is open.
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