Name: Assessing Food Safety Culture: Selecting Methods and Communicating Insights
Start: 2024-10-29T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-29T00:00:00-04:00

Assessing Food Safety Culture: Selecting Methods and Communicating Insights

10/29/24 10:00 am to 10/29/25 EDT

Contact: Vania Halabou

Join us for an insightful webinar exploring effective methods to assess food safety culture within your organization and communicate key findings for continuous improvement. Our expert panelists will guide you through the complex process of selecting the most appropriate assessment techniques and tools, as well as discuss best practices for sharing insights with stakeholders at all levels. Gain valuable knowledge on fostering a culture of food safety and driving positive change within your organization.

By attending this webinar, participants will:

Understand the importance of assessing food safety culture in driving continuous improvement
Learn how to select the most suitable assessment methods and tools for your organization's specific needs and maturity stage
Discover effective strategies for communicating assessment insights to stakeholders at various levels
Gain practical tips on leveraging assessment results to foster a strong food safety culture and encourage positive change
Acquire knowledge about the latest trends and best practices in food safety assessment and communication

Speakers:

Lone Jespersen, Ph.D., Principal and Founder, Cultivate SA. Lone Jespersen, Ph.D. is a published author, speaker, and the Principal and Founder of Cultivate SA, a Swiss-based organization dedicated to eradicating foodborne illness, one culture at a time. Dr. Jespersen has worked with improving food safety through organizational culture improvements for 20 years, since she started at Maple Leaf Foods in 2004. She chaired the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) technical working group A Culture of Food Safety, chaired the International Association of Food Protection (IAFP) professional development group Food Safety Culture, and was the technical author on the BSI PAS320 Practical Guide to Food Safety Culture. Dr. Jespersen holds a Ph.D. in Culture Enabled Food Safety from the University of Guelph in Canada and a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Syd Dansk University in Denmark. She is a visiting Professor at the University of Central Lancashire in the UK. Dr. Jespersen serves as Chair of the IFPTI board and as Director on the Stop Foodborne Illness board. She is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Food Safety Magazine and a member of the Educational Advisory Board of the Food Safety Summit.

Andrew Clarke, Senior Director of Quality Assurance, Lobl. Andrew is the Senior Director of Quality Assurance at Loblaw Companies Ltd. In this role, he leads quality assurance by maintaining accountability for supplier approval and performance management, while supporting the business’ extensive product development processes. Holding a B.S. degree in Food Technology and an M.S. degree in Food Safety Management, Andrew utilizes his deep knowledge, experience, and commitment to ensure high-quality product standards. He has worked in diverse roles related to food safety and quality management, spanning multiple sectors including food manufacturing, retail, and foodservice, as well as consulting roles for auditing and developing food safety standards.

Janet Riley, Owner and President, Janet Riley Strategies. Janet Riley is an experienced communications strategist, professional facilitator, media spokesperson, and trainer. She operates a consulting practice in Washington D.C., leveraging five years leading communications at Maple Leaf Foods in Toronto and 28 years leading public affairs and serving as the meat industry spokesperson at the North American Meat Institute in Washington. Janet has served as the face of the meat and poultry industry in response to some of the industry’s most challenging crises. Janet is the author of several articles in Food Safety Magazine, as well as a book chapter on efforts to educate consumers about food safety. She earned her master’s degree in organizational development and leadership at Saint Joseph’s University and her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Northwestern University.

Moderator: Adrienne Blume, Editorial Director, Food Safety Magazine

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