Join us for an in-depth exploration of the ever-changing landscape of food safety regulations and their impact on your supply chain. Designed to provide food industry professionals, manufacturers, and supply chain managers with critical insights into the latest regulatory updates and how to stay compliant in an increasingly complex environment.
Where: Oakley Wines (4011 Allston Street, Cincinnati, OH 45209)
When: Jan 16, 2025
6:00 - 7:00 PM Networking & Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
7:00 - 8:00 PM Presentation
8:00 - 9:00 PM Happy Hour
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During this event, you'll hear from Jennifer Crandall, Founder/CEO of Safe Food En Route, about emerging trends in food safety legislation and practical strategies for mitigating compliance risks. You'll also gain actionable knowledge on how to future-proof your supply chain, ensuring product safety, transparency, and regulatory adherence from raw material sourcing to finished goods.
Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Safe Food En Route, LLC, a food safety consulting firm that specializes in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Supplier Verification. As a Certified Woman’s Business Enterprise focused on evening the playing field in the food industry, SFER’s mission is to make Reliable Corporate Level Food Safety Programs Accessible to all Companies using systems that are intentionally designed for their customers!
For 26 years, Jennifer has worked in both private and publicly held companies, balancing scientific and regulatory guidance while understanding crucial operational and manufacturing directives necessary for the success of a food business.
Jennifer’s experience includes 8 years in dairy and juice manufacturing and 12 years at Kroger Corporate in their Corporate Food Technology and Sourcing departments. She has worked in various roles exposing her from “farm to fork” which has helped her understand the many obstacles within the supply chain. Jennifer was the initial business lead for developing the software solution intended to ensure Kroger’s compliance to applicable FSMA regulations.
Jennifer also makes space for bridging industry to education by being a regular guest lecturer and alumni contact for Purdue University Food Science students, a guest lecturer for Fresno State University; and has served on the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Cincinnati State’s recently approved Culinary Arts and Applied Food Science Bachelor of Arts program. She is also an active Independent Director with both Land Betterment Corporation and and recently served on the board of OmniVis Incorporated.
Jennifer has a bachelor’s degree in Food Science from Purdue University and an associate degree in Agriculture from Vincennes University. Throughout her career, she has achieved many other certifications to compliment her food safety centered career including HACCP, FSVP, PCQI, BRC Internal Auditor, SQF Practitioner, ServSafe and Gluten Free Certification Program (GFCP). Jennifer is a Certified Clockwork partner and is the recipient of the Purdue University Distinguished Ag Alumni for Food Science and College of Agriculture in 2024, and recipient of the Purdue University Food Science Outstanding Alumni in 2023.
This event is approved for 1 (one) CE units.
Key Topics Covered:
· Recent changes in US food safety regulations
· Best practices for implementing compliance across your supply chain
· Risk management strategies to prevent costly disruptions with products and suppliers
· Discuss using technology to enhance traceability and accountability
· Discuss pros/cons and methods to manage certifications (GFSI GRAS, SOE, Non-GMO, Organic, Kosher
Questions: Christian Serrato / cserrato@palmerholland.com / 513-885-3250
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