In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Sara Mortimore, former VP of Global Food Safety and Compliance at Walmart, about reshaping food safety culture and establishing robust quality systems across global supply chains. Their discussion centers on the necessity of harmonizing local expertise with universal standards in worldwide food safety protocols and addresses the critical gap between data collection and actionable insights. Listeners will learn how to cultivate genuine food safety cultures that drive real organizational change and identify the four essential skills for modern food safety professionals: curiosity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Sara also shares her perspectives on the transformative potential of information technology and artificial intelligence in food safety management and underscores the importance of proactively managing food safety beyond regulatory compliance, while also examining the need to critically evaluate established HACCP systems and increase focus on emerging hazards.

Sara Mortimore, a globally recognized leader in food safety and quality with extensive experience at major organizations like Walmart, Land O'Lakes, and General Mills, shares her valuable insights on these crucial topics. Her innovative approach to implementing global food safety management systems led to Walmart receiving the prestigious Black Pearl Award. With over three decades of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive food safety programs internationally, Sara emphasizes the value of international collaboration and authentic leadership in achieving lasting improvements in food safety practices, driven by a deep commitment to consumer safety and quality assurance. To gain deeper insights into building a strong food safety culture and leveraging technology for safer food supply chains, listen to the full episode of Food Tech Talk now!

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