How Recall Readiness Mirrors Leadership expectations financial food industry food safety food safety culture leadership risk management values Nov 29, 2023

Get ready for another sizzling episode of Real Talk Food Safety! ‍ Discover how an organization's recall readiness status is a direct reflection of its leadership strength. In this must-watch episode, we'll unravel the intricate connection between leadership maturity and the ability to navigate the challenging landscape of food recalls. Join us this week as we dive into the heart of the matter with a seasoned expert in food recall readiness - Stephanie Weinand of Recall InfoLink. Our...

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Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know about Food Safety Mediation decision making ethics financial food industry food safety leadership technical leadership Sep 25, 2023

Most people in FSQ have heard of Bill Marler and Shawn Stevens as prominent food safety lawyers, yet have you heard of food safety mediators?  We didn’t even know food safety mediation existed until we met David Ernst.  He practiced food safety law for decades, but started his own business recently to serve differently  - as a food mediator and law firm succession consultantJoin us to learn all about food mediation, succession planning, and what drives...

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What “Economic Slowdown” Means for FSQ Leaders business partner economy financial leadership Jul 12, 2023

Fluctuations in markets are normal, yet economic slowdowns can feel disruptive.  Uncertainty ripples through the organization touching everyone, no matter their role.  There’s a heightened focus on budgets - often budget cuts or freezes - that lead people to wonder about safety in their positions.  Everyone is doing even more with even less. Join us to talk about steps and approaches you can take as leaders in Food Safety and Quality to navigate the uncertainty that comes...

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