Episodes

  • The Future of Restaurant Delivery with Meredith Sandland

    The Future of Restaurant Delivery with Meredith Sandland
    Jan 21 2025
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empowered Delivery and former Chief Development Officer at Taco Bell. Meredith shares insights on maintaining food safety in delivery, the importance of time management in food quality, and how restaurants can take control of their delivery operations through dedicated fleets and smart technology.
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    30 mins
  • Future Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's

    Future Trends in Food Safety with Brando Tijerina of Taco John's
    Jan 7 2025
    In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams is joined by Brando Tijerina, Director of Quality Assurance, Commercialization, and Food Safety at Taco John's International. Together, they dive into the critical topics of food safety culture, the balance between innovation and quality, and the impact of technology on the food industry. Join us for an insightful conversation that highlights the importance of teamwork and communication in ensuring safe and delicious dining experiences!
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    28 mins
  • How Predictive Analytics Will Transform Food Safety with Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson

    How Predictive Analytics Will Transform Food Safety with Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson
    Dec 10 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Dr. Vera Petrova Dickinson, CEO of Innova-Q and former food safety leader at Disney, Mondelez International, Mars Wrigley, Danone, and Sargento Foods. Dr. Vera shares how AI and predictive analytics are reshaping food safety practices, enabling proactive quality management while delivering measurable business value.
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    29 mins
  • Bridging Restaurants and Food Banks: Andrew Glantz on Supply Chain Impact

    Bridging Restaurants and Food Banks: Andrew Glantz on Supply Chain Impact
    Nov 26 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Andrew Glantz, founder and CEO of GiftAMeal, a platform that connects restaurants with local food banks. Under Andrew's leadership, GiftAMeal has partnered with over 950 restaurants and provided more than 2 million meals to families in need, demonstrating how businesses can achieve growth while creating meaningful social impact.
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    25 mins
  • Climate Change and AI in Agricultural Supply Chains with Francisco Martin-Rayo

    Climate Change and AI in Agricultural Supply Chains with Francisco Martin-Rayo
    Nov 12 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Francisco Martin-Rayo, CEO of Helios, who shares his insights on using AI to predict and manage agricultural supply chain disruptions caused by climate change. Francisco explains how their platform helps companies anticipate challenges months in advance, enabling better decision-making in an increasingly unpredictable climate landscape.
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    34 mins
  • The Future of Digital Food Safety Management with Eric Moore

    The Future of Digital Food Safety Management with Eric Moore
    Oct 29 2024
    Join Lydia Adams as she interviews Eric Moore, Director of Food Safety and Industry Outreach at Testo Solutions North America. With over 20 years of experience, Eric shares his journey from hospitality management to digital food safety, discussing how technology has changed food safety management and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving field.
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    36 mins
  • Building Trust Through Technology: Chris Latta's Vision for Food Safety

    Building Trust Through Technology: Chris Latta's Vision for Food Safety
    Oct 15 2024
    In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams interviews Chris Latta, Director of Business Development at Kwik Lok. Chris shares insights on the growing demand for consumer-led traceability in food packaging and how Kwik Lok's partnership with TrustWell is addressing the need for transparency in the food industry. The conversation covers emerging technologies, regulatory compliance, and the future of food safety and sustainability.
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    21 mins
  • Food Safety Culture and Sustainability: Insights from Steven Foster

    Food Safety Culture and Sustainability: Insights from Steven Foster
    Oct 1 2024
    In this episode of Food Tech Talk, host Lydia Adams interviews Steven Foster, VP of Food Safety and Quality at Wholesale Produce Supply. Steven shares his insights on transforming food safety from mere regulation to an organizational culture, the importance of sustainability in the food industry, and the challenges of maintaining safety standards in an increasingly complex global supply chain.
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    22 mins