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We look forward to connecting with you at GFSI
Visit us at the Ecolab booth, E2 in the entrance hall, to learn more about how we can partner to advance food safety in your organization.
Join us at the virtual GFSI conference, March 23-25, 2021.
Ready for Anything: How resiliency and technology will build consumer trust and help us mitigate disruption in the 21st century
The Rising Stars of Food: Introducing Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
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Join Our GFSI Sessions
Ready for Anything: How Technology Will Help Us Mitigate Disruption in the 21st Century
March 24: 14:50 CET / 9:50 EDT / 8:50 CDT
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that in today’s food and beverage industry, crises can come in many forms. From the familiar threat of contamination and product recalls to unprecedented public health challenges, food producers have to be ready to face the unexpected. Pandemic risk, climate change, increasingly complex supply chains and consumer demand for transparency – how can the right mindset, protocols and digital technologies help us remain resilient and equipped to overcome challenges?
We’ve assembled a panel of industry experts with first-hand experience successfully navigating this uncertain landscape, who will share how they are building resiliency within their companies.
Director of GFSI
Session Moderator
CEO, Ecolab
Panelist
CEO, Cargill
Panelist
The Rising Stars of Food: Introducing Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
March 24, 2021, 17:25 - 17:55 CET / 12:25 EDT / 11:25 CDT
According to the United Nations, by 2030, the world will need 35% more food than what’s produced today to meet demand. At the same time, consumers’ tastes are changing. They are seeking more local, fresh and organic foods, and want increased transparency into the food supply chain and food safety.
In addition, 2020 put a magnifying glass on several challenges facing the food industry. Many of these challenges have existed for years, but the impact of COVID-19 brought them to the forefront of many stakeholder’s minds, from consumer to enterprise.
It will take innovation and new technologies to meet consumer demand and expectations through a safer and more sustainable global food supply chain.
The Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind mentorship-driven program that identifies entrepreneurs and start-up companies from around the world with innovative ideas focused on food safety, the food supply chain, food tech, farm productivity and waste management. The program includes mentorship from food industry experts to help bring these innovative ideas to life.
We’ve assembled a panel of Farm to Fork Accelerator leaders and Techstars participants to share their first-hand experiences in developing breakthrough food industry innovations. These visionary entrepreneurs may hold the solutions to the most pressing food challenges of our time. They are seeing opportunities and working to clear paths to help advance our ability to safely feed the world.
SVP Enterprise Initiatives, Ecolab
Moderator
Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
Heavy Connect
Panelist
IXON
Canomiks
Panelist
Food Safety Perspectives
Meet the Ecolab Experts at GFSI
Our Food Safety and Public Health Experts provide expertise to eliminate foodborne illness and ensure safe food to protect people and businesses from the risks of pathogens.
Vice President, Global Food Safety & Public Health
Lisa Robinson leads a global network of divisionally aligned food safety resources and is responsible for the functional leadership of Ecolab's food safety and public health strategy.
Director, Food Safety & Public Health
Dr. Elaine Black is a microbiologist and currently leads Ecolab food safety and public health program and policy initiatives.
Director, Food Safety and Customer Standards for the Food Retail Services
Sima Hussein oversees training and manages the audit services growth, quality and data analytics for the over 340,000 audits conducted annually by the Food Retail Services division.
Food Safety and Public Health Manager for EcoSure, an Ecolab Division
Mandy Sedlak is responsible for Health Department response, foodborne illness response and food code interpretation, and providing education and recommendations to help customers adopt best practices and mitigate risks in the day to day operations.
Anna Starobin is responsible for food safety, environmental testing, equipment evaluation, outbreak prevention and recovery, regulatory, product development and research for Ecolab quick service and food retail customers in the U.S. and internationally.
Ecolab has expertise at many points along the food supply chain - from farm to fork - in a variety of industries. Our services keep your customers safe from foodborne illness - from the plants used to manufacture food to the grocery stores and restaurants where it's purchased and consumed. Our aim is to develop a robust and lasting partnership - built on trust and expertise - to elevate your food safety reputation.
Learn more on how we partner with your sector below.
