The Global Food Safety Initiative

🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! – Closing of The 2025 GFSI Conference And that's a wrap! #gfsi25 has come to a close! As we wrap up this 24th GFSI conference, Isabelle Kumar delivers closing remarks, reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared and thanking all our participants, speakers, our exclusive partner MSD Animal Health Technology Labs, our sponsors and exhibitors, and all the change-makers driving collaboration and transformation towards a future-proof and sustainable #FoodSafety. We're leaving inspired and ready for action! https://bit.ly/3Yi5I4b Missed this week's strong moments? Time to relive the excitement, catch up on the highlights, and follow our updates on LinkedIn! What were your key takeaways? Share them below!

🔴LIVE at #gfsi25! – Closing KEYNOTE SESSION: From Chef to Canine Crusader: Solving Global Challenges - One Man, One Vision Hearing a powerful story of global impact. Join Niall Harbison as he shares his journey from personal struggle to founding Happy Doggo, transforming the lives of thousands of street animals in Thailand. A truly uplifting session. #GlobalImpact #AnimalWelfare #SocialChange #AnimalRescue

🔴 LIVE NOW at #gfsi25! -- Shaping Food Safety Policy: FDA's Vision for a Secure Food Supply In this highly-awaited plenary session, Dr Donald A. Prater, Principal Associate Commissioner at the U.S. FDA, outlines the agency’s strategic vision for advancing food safety and regulatory innovation, from strengthening supply chain security to the importance of data and emerging technologies. Following his keynote, an engaging Q&A with the audience delves deeper into the agency's response to current challenges and future strategies. #GFSI #FoodSafety #FDA #RegulatoryInnovation #FoodSafetyData #GenomeSequencing

🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! -- Food Safety: Driving Impact Together at National, European and International Level Pamela Byrne, Former CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, is taking the stage in "Food Safety: Driving Impact Together at National, European, and International Level" to share her expertise on Ireland’s evolving food safety landscape. Insightful insights for global industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers committed to food safety excellence! #FoodSafety #Leadership #Innovation #PublicHealth

🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! – Master Class: Monkeys, Me and Messaging Diving into the art of communication and food safety with Julian Cox, Associate Dean (International - Emerging Markets), Faculty of Engineering at New South Wales University (UNSW Sydney), in this masterclass in engaging audiences: a gripping interactive session about the key role of message delivery strategies in communicating food safety education effectively. #FoodSafety #Communication #UNSW

 🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! – It’s Time for the Food Industry to Fight Back: Restoring Trust, Championing Health, and Embracing Sustainability The food industry must take proactive leadership—fighting misinformation, engaging policymakers, and educating consumers to drive science-based solutions for a healthier, more sustainable future. How can the industry shift the narrative and restore trust? Patrick Wall, Professor of Public Health at University College Dublin, delivers a powerful call to action—challenging the food industry to reclaim its role in public health and consumer trust. #FoodIndustry #TrustInFood #Health #FoodVsPharma #GFSI

As co-sponsor of the The Global Food Safety Initiative of The Consumer Goods Forum, I’ve been honored to open the 3-day annual conference in Dublin this week together with Sean Summers, CEO Pick n Pay, and with Wai-Chan Chan, and to engage with the 500+ leaders and experts at the event. Food safety is a top priority for our food industry, and for our Mondelēz International company purpose to empower people to snack right. GFSI has two decades of experience in supporting the industry on its food safety journey: it brings together food retailers, manufacturers and an extended food safety community, and there is no better place to oversee third-party food safety standards for food business operators globally. GFSI has built credibility over years and remains of critical importance for the food sector. Thank you to the GFSI team, GFSI co-chairs Howard Popoola and Mark Fryling as well as to our MDLZ expert leaders dedicated to our food safety priority Deann Akins-Lewenthal, Ph.D., Susanne Garcia-Schauermann, Nia Owen-Cortez, Veronica Harrison, Adam Zamorski

🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! – Leadership in Managing Food Safety Crises – Transparency in Action A strong food safety culture, proactive leadership, and clear communication are critical to managing crises effectively and maintaining consumer trust. A compelling leadership story from SEAN SUMMERS, Group CEO of Pick n Pay, sharing his experience and an inside look at navigating a food safety crisis, the learnings about managing crisis response, and how these experiences shape future food safety strategies. #FoodSafety #CrisisManagement #LeadershipInAction #GFSI

 🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! -- Food Safety, Sustainability, and the Economic Impacts With increasing regulatory demands and shifting consumer expectations, industry leaders are working to find solutions that protect public health, the planet, and business sustainability. Tom ARNOLD, Chair of the Ireland Africa Rural Development Committee (IARDC), is tackling one of the biggest balancing acts in the food industry: How do we ensure food safety and sustainability without compromising economic viability? #FoodSafety #Sustainability #EconomicImpact #FutureOfFood

🔴 LIVE at #gfsi25! -- The Nexus of Food Safety and Plastics Experts are diving deep into one of the most pressing industry debates: How do we balance food safety, sustainability, and innovation in packaging? With regulatory landscapes evolving and consumer concerns growing, this session addresses "Forever Chemicals" (PFAS), and features Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson, Head of GFSI Projects at The Consumer Goods Forum; Cédric Dever, Director of Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum; Mark Roberts, Sustainability and Circular Economy Director at Berry Global, Inc.; and Felix Cornehl, Senior Manager at Systemiq Ltd. Hear the latest on PFAS & chemical contaminants in food packaging and learn innovative approaches to mitigate risk while advancing circular economy goals. #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #Plastics #Sustainability #FoodPackaging