Webinars

The list below shows upcoming webinars held by IAFP and IAFP’s Professional Development Groups (PDGs). Please note that all opinions and statements are those of the individual making the presentations and not necessarily the opinion or view of IAFP.

Upcoming Webinars

  • Food Safety Culture PDG: Strengthening Food Safety Culture Mar 12, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time)

    SPONSORED BY: THE IAFP FOUNDATION

    Since GFSI’s A Culture of Food Safety (2018), our understanding of food safety culture has grown, yet many companies struggle to implement meaningful change. Companies comply to the standard requirements, but want to take the step to take their food safety culture to the next level. Mérieux NutriSciences identifies five key aspects shaping food safety culture: Leadership, Communication, Risk Awareness, Commitment and Resources. By taking action on these five aspects—often in mutual alignment—employee behaviour is positively influenced. During the session, the five aspects of food safety culture will be discussed, project experiences will be shared, and practical tips will be exchanged Key takeaways/learning objectives. • Understanding Five aspects of Food Safety Culture • Tips and tricks for improving food safety behavior • Insight into upcoming developments that will provide a more structured approach and greater clarity on the benefits of improvement initiatives

    Presenters
    • Geert-Jan Rens, Panelist Senior Principal Consultant Business Assurance and Sustainability·Mérieux NutriSciences Netherlands
    • Tim Coeck, Panelist Food Safety Consultant & Interim Quality Manager·Mérieux NutriSciences Belgium
    • Sabahnur Demirci, Moderator VP EP·Mérieux NutriSciences North America
    • Melody Ge, Moderator Chair of the Food Safety Culture PDG and Senior Director of Food Safety Quality, TreeHouse Foods, Inc.