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

  • Crop Field Flooding and Food Safety: Industry and Extension Responses, Research, and Knowledge Gaps Jan 30, 2025 (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern Time)

    Organized by: IAFP's Water Safety and Quality PDG

    Flooding occurs when water overflows a field beyond a grower’s control, potentially contaminating soil and water sources. If floodwaters contact the edible parts of fruits and vegetables, the produce is deemed adulterated by the U.S. FDA. Recent flooding in major produce regions across Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. underscores the growing frequency of these events. Addressing flooding requires collaboration among industry, academia, government, and extension services to enhance food safety, agricultural viability, and economic resilience. This webinar brings together experts from North America to discuss flooding's impact on food safety and agriculture, covering recovery, coping strategies, and research needs.

    Learning Objectives: Participants will gain insights into flooding’s impact on food production, preparing them for future challenges. The webinar aims to promote discussions, share research, and support global food safety efforts.

    Key Takeaways: Research findings and gaps on flood impacts to produce safety, Best practices and resources for flood response, Challenges industry faces post-flood, Strategies for flood preparedness.

    Presenters
    • Channah Rock, Presenter University of Arizona
    • Elena Toro Rogers, Presenter North Carolina State University
    • Chris Callahan, Presenter University of Vermont
    • Jeff Hall, Presenter Canadian Produce Marketing Association
    • William Brodegard, Presenter Driscolls
    • Sonia Salas, Moderator Western Growers
  • Assess Food Safety Culture: Choosing Methods and Maximising Results Feb 18, 2025 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time)

    This webinar emphasizes the significance of evaluating food safety culture within various sectors of the food supply chain, including processing, retail, and regulators. Discover how assessing your organization's food safety culture maturity can help you implement meaningful changes. Through practical examples, participants will learn about successful interventions that organizations have employed to enhance their food safety culture. Expert speakers will share their experiences, discussing effective strategies and lessons learned. Join us to gain valuable insights and strengthen your organization's commitment to food safety.

    The participants will learn to:
    1. Understand the importance of assessing food safety culture across different sectors of the food supply chain.
    2. Learn from real-world examples of successful interventions to enhance food safety culture within organizations.
    3. Gain insights into common challenges and effective strategies for driving positive change in food safety practices.

    Presenters
    • Conrad Choinier, Presenter FDA
    • Andrew Clarke, Presenter Loblaw Companies Limited
    • Lone Jespersen, Presenter Cultivate SA
    • Kelly Stevens, Presenter General Mills
    • John David, Moderator Neogen