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Home » Authors » Riaz Ahamadeen

Riaz Ahamadeen

Riaz Ahamadeen is Vice President of Quality/Food Safety and Regulatory–North America for Oatly. He is a highly accomplished quality, food safety, and regulatory professional with 29 years of experience in dairy, food, and beverage manufacturing, having worked for PepsiCo, TreeHouse Foods, Swiss Cheese Company, Cloverland Green Springs Dairy, Pearson's Candy Company, and Silver Spring Foods. Mr. Ahamadeen has hands-on leadership and team-building experience and is recognized as an innovative and proactive problem-solver who strives for solutions that positively influence the teams and company bottom lines.

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Implementing an Effective Food Safety and Quality Continuous Improvement Program

FSQA continuous improvement programs play a pivotal role in elevating safety protocols, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance
Riaz Ahamadeen
April 10, 2025

This article explains how to implement food safety and quality continuous improvement programs, and what should they include.


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Ensuring Quality and Food Safety of Aseptically Processed and Packaged Food and Beverages

Before aseptically processed food and beverage products are released for distribution and sale, they must meet specific criteria to ensure that they adhere to regulatory requirements and consumer expectations
Riaz Ahamadeen
July 1, 2024

Aseptic processing and packaging have emerged as paramount methods in ensuring the safety and quality of consumer packaged goods. Understanding the nuances and regulatory requirements of aseptic processing is crucial to delivering products that meet the highest standards of food quality and safety.


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Collective Responsibility for Food Safety and Quality in Food Manufacturing

Food safety and quality are not just the responsibility of one team; they are the shared responsibility of every individual within the organization
Riaz Ahamadeen
February 13, 2024

This article delves into the various cross-functional teams and roles within a food manufacturing organization that play crucial parts in maintaining the highest standards for food safety and quality.


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Implementing and Following Through with Highly Effective Employee Training and Education

Riaz Ahamadeen
January 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of food manufacturing, employee training and education play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence, maintaining the highest quality standards, ensuring food safety, and establishing a robust food safety culture within an organization.


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