Best Food Safety Magazine Podcasts (2024)

1
Ep. 179. Dr. Takashi Nakamura: Ensuring Fresh Produce Safety From Field to Fork 1:18:47

24h ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Takashi Nakamura, Ph.D. has served as Vice President of Food Safety for Fresh Del Monte since 2019. Previously, he worked in various senior research and development roles at Bumble Bee Foods and Bacardi, was the Vice President of Global Product Formulation and Worldwide Research and Development/Scientific Affairs at Herbalife, and was the Category …

1
Automation & Manufacturing News, October 2024 14:54

1d ago14:54

14:54

** Named “Best Podcast” for 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence. In our award-winning “Automation Chat" podcast, “Automation & Manufacturing News, October 2024,” learn about the $2 million IEEE Medal of Honor, and Food Traceability Innovator and World’s Most Ethical Companies award winners; and the ISO and UNDP’s in…

1
Discussing combustible dust safety with Jack Osborn of Airdusco 18:56

2d ago18:56

18:56

In this Processing Pros interview with senior editor Nate Todd, Osborn talks about NFPA 660 and the importance of knowing your material's Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) and Minimum Explosive Concentration (MEC).By Endeavor Business Media

1
From the Vault: Meeting the FSIS challenge 23:59

2d ago23:59

23:59

Now that USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued its final ruling designating Salmonella as an adulterant in raw, breaded and stuffed chicken products, poultry processors may soon be required take another look at their operations. In this episode, Dr. John Maurer from the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech will outline some …

1
Esteban and Eskin: On the Frontlines of the Food Safety Fight Against Salmonella in Poultry 42:49

8d ago42:49

42:49

José Emilio Esteban, D.V.M. was sworn in as the U.S. Under Secretary for Food Safety on January 4, 2023. In this role, he leads the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), overseeing the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), which has regulatory oversight for ensuring that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, w…

1
HMIs Help With the Heavy Lifting: Improving operation & business agility 8:27

8d ago8:27

8:27

** 3 Consecutive Awards for Best Podcast, 2022 - 2024 APEX Awards of Publication Excellence. In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the article, “HMI Helps With the Heavy Lifting.” It’s written by Susan Burtch, Lead Commercial Portfolio Manager of, Visualization Software at Rockwell …

1
How pump technology is addressing the worker shortage in food processing, from Unibloc's Olivia Kight 10:13

9d ago10:13

10:13

In this In Processing segment, the applications engineer with Unibloc Hygienic Technologies details how the shortage of skilled workers in the food processing industry underscores the need for easily serviceable and reliable equipment.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Robroy: Preventing Food Recalls With Hygienic Design 29:02

13d ago29:02

29:02

Steve Voelzke is a seasoned executive with over 34 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing leadership roles. His expertise lies in automation and electrical engineering projects, having successfully managed global-scale initiatives throughout his career. As Steve transitioned into the manufacturing sector, he brought his knowledge and …

1
Ep. 178. Jeannie Shaughnessy: 'Nuts' About Food Safety—PTNPA's Industry and Regulatory Work 1:02:09

15d ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Jeannie Shaughnessy is CEO of the Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association (PTNPA), where she leads the association in fulfilling its mission and vision while managing daily operations. She works closely with the Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and Strategic Committees to shape and guide PTNPA in its ongoing and long-term strategies. Jeannie …

1
Automation & Manufacturing News, September 2024 7:40

15d ago7:40

7:40

** Named “Best Podcast” for 3 Consecutive Years! 2022-2024 Apex Awards of Publication Excellence. In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck reviews news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about market trends in OT cybersecurity and in ultrasonic flowmeters; the role of AC drives for energy savings; and what…

1
An update on Kansas State's Bulk Solids Technology Center with Jonathan McPherson 13:11

16d ago13:11

13:11

The new director of KSU's Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center discusses goals for the center, construction progress and upcoming continuing education courses for industry.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 180: Food safety lessons post Boar's Head 25:33

16d ago25:33

25:33

Food safety veteran Sharon Beals provides her perspectives on what food manufacturers need to know about continuing the learning process when it comes to protecting workers and customers from foodborne illnesses. In the wake of the recent listeria outbreak that sent nearly 60 people to the hospital and played a role in the deaths of at least nine p…

1
Elanco: The Importance of Farm Biosecurity to Food Safety 13:47

22d ago13:47

13:47

Scott Gustin is a native of Gloucester, Virginia, where he grew up on a small family farm raising registered Angus and Hereford cattle. He received his undergraduate degree and veterinary degrees at Virginia Tech in 1999 and 2002, respectively, before continuing on to receive his Masters in Avian Medicine at the University of Georgia. In 2004 Scott…

1
What’s Coming Up in The Journal: October 2024 Issue 3:04

22d ago3:04

3:04

In this episode, Executive Editor Theresa Houck tells you what topics we’re covering in the next edition of The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine — our October issue. Our print magazine mails October 15, and our digital issue launches October 26. Learn about upcoming stories on: How to modernize plant operations. What…

1
Proper alarm management can improve operational efficiencies in oil and gas 9:04

23d ago9:04

9:04

In this In Processing segment, Cody Bann and David Nolan with SmartSights detail how advanced software can help meet industry challenges.By Endeavor Business Media

1
From the Vault: The lowdown on asset-light 35:18

23d ago35:18

35:18

All meat analogue companies face a potentially huge hurdle right out of the gate: The cost of the physical plant necessary to make their particular foodstuffs, whether in the form of bioreactors or extruders or mixers, or any of an endless number of other pieces of equipment. And that doesn’t account for the cost of running and maintaining and mann…

1
The End-User's Guide to the Meat Case, Vol. 3 31:25

29d ago31:25

31:25

In this third episode of a three-part series, Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics and the author of the annual Power of Meat report for the last 19 years, describes how consumers feel about food safety and innovation in meat products they purchase and eat. She also will outline how product lines recover after recalls from the consumer pe…

1
The End-User's Guide to the Meat Case, Vol. 2 28:04

29d ago28:04

28:04

In this second episode of a three-part series, Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics and the author of the annual Power of Meat report for the last 19 years, will explain whether consumers understand or care about the millions of dollars that meat processors are spending to upgrade their operations through robotics and AI. She also will pr…

1
Ep. 177. Dr. Brendan Niemira: Cold Plasma Technology for Food Safety and Sanitation 1:07:09

29d ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Brendan A. Niemira, Ph.D. is a research microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA's ARS) in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, and a graduate of the University of Chicago and Michigan State University. His research develops and validates cold plasma, pulsed light, radiofrequency energy, and other nonthermal f…

1
Trends in CPG and Food & Beverage Manufacturing 31:22

29d ago31:22

31:22

In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Todd Gilliam, North American CPG Industry Leader at Rockwell Automation, and Monté Vander Velde, Senior Project Manager with CRB Group. Both companies recently released comprehensive reports: one about the consumer packaged goods industry, and one focused on…

1
The business case for combustible dust safety, from Hallam ICS's Chris Giusto 21:24

1M ago21:24

21:24

The company's director of combustible dust safety explains how investing in combustible dust safety can help the bottom line in addition to protecting worker safety.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 178: How VR changes the processing game 19:54

1M ago19:54

19:54

As robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) move into more prominent roles in meat processing and other industries, our guest this week is predicting that using virtual reality equipment — think headsets and hand controllers — are likely to become required so manufacturers can keep up with the competition. Colin Usher is research scien…

1
Mitzi Baum: Setting a Focused Path for STOP Foodborne Illness 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

As CEO of STOP Foodborne Illness (STOP) since May 2019, Mitzi Baum, M.Sc. is focused on expanding STOP's impact by concentrating on three strategic areas: families and individuals impacted by foodborne disease, company culture and practice, and food safety policy. By instituting a collaborative, consumer-centric operating model, STOP engages stakeh…

1
How Smart Devices Take Process Instrumentation to the Next Level 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Ashley David, Product Marketing Manager for Level and Pressure Equipment at Endress+Hauser USA. They discuss: What exactly “smart instrumentation” is in process automation. Where the i…

1
Ultrasonic flowmeters positioned to lead in renewable energy measurement, writes Flow Research's Jesse Yoder 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

In this segment of In Processing, the founder and president of Flow Research Inc. explains that ultrasonic flowmeter suppliers are now moving into new frontiers, including in energy transition with renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen blends.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 177: Advancing the Salmonella Challenge 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

With new USDA rules on Salmonella in frozen and raw poultry taking effect, the fight to address microbial infection actually is also being waged on the hatchery level using research that ultimately could protect humans from some biological invasions. Our guest is Dr. Margie Lee, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at Virginia-Maryland …

1
Ep. 176. Sarah Brew: What Does the Overturning of the 1984 Chevron Ruling Mean for Food Safety? 59:29

1M ago59:29

59:29

Sarah L. Brew, J.D. leads Faegre Drinker LLP's nationally recognized food litigation and regulatory practice. She is one of the country's leading food lawyers, representing food industry companies in a variety of complex cases, including many of the highest-profile and most media-scrutinized outbreaks and recalls over the past two decades. She also…

1
Automation & Manufacturing News Report, August 27, 2024 13:21

1M ago13:21

13:21

In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlights news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about the size of the U.S. manufacturing industry; trends in the oil & gas, modular robotics, batch control systems and industrial networks markets; and how companies are using AI. Also learn about achievements by E…

1
Automating material transfer with Vac-U-Max's David Kennedy 14:28

1M ago14:28

14:28

The business development manager talks about the company's 70-year history, big questions facing the plastics industry, 3D printing with metals, and the benefits of automating material transfer.By Endeavor Business Media

1
From the Vault: Advances in Kosher meat production 33:13

1M ago33:13

33:13

This episode will focus on a specific category of food products that includes meat that is marketed to consumers following strict Jewish dietary laws or those who appreciate the value of foods that carry the Kosher seal. Felipe Kleiman, founder and CEO of KLM Kosher, outlines the efforts meat processors (and other food companies) must make to offer…

1
Case Study: How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans 5:39

2M ago5:39

5:39

In this episode, The Journal’s Executive Editor Theresa Houck brings the written word to life by reading the case study, “How a Craft Brewery Switched from Bottles to Cans.” It explains how Lakefront Brewery used updated PLCs, drives and HMIs to switch its operation to cans while also improving visibility and production. Resources from this episode…

1
Troubleshooting motors and drives with Fluke's Michael Crepps 7:38

2M ago7:38

7:38

The company's application specialist discusses common failures and how to prevent them.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 175: How to forge a new alt-protein path 36:58

2M ago36:58

36:58

Several companies across several continents are blazing a trail to a future cultivated meat market for consumers. They have, invariably, run into slippery slopes and rock slides. One company that has run into fewer obstacles is Australia’s Vow. Adding a tablespoon of showmanship to a gallon of hard-core R&D, and remaining dedicated to not just nove…

1
Ep. 175. Joelle Mosso: Food Safety Starts on the Farm 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Joelle Mosso, M.S., is Associate Vice President of Science Programs for Western Growers, where she works alongside growers to develop improved approaches to food safety and sustainability challenges. She is an entrepreneurial scientist with a passion for pathogenic food microbiology, risk assessment, and working toward practical solutions for the f…

1
Practical Steps for Protecting IT & OT Systems from Ransomware Attacks 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Dave Kang, Advisory Solutions Architect at Dragos and Kamil Karmali, Senior Global Commercial Manager, Cybersecurity Services at Rockwell Automation. Get nuts-and-bolts, practical info…

1
Dust hazard analyses and risk mitigation with CV Technology's Bernardo Sanson 11:37

2M ago11:37

11:37

A sales engineer with the company discusses the challenges processors face when conducting a DHA and how to prioritize combustible dust risk mitigation steps.By Endeavor Business Media

1
From the Vault: Cargill’s Factory of the Future 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

With major meat processors making bold investments in high-tech upgrades, companies like Cargill Inc. are seeing benefits in terms of increased efficiency, higher levels of plant safety, improved yields on the production line and workers with new skills. In this episode of MeatingPod, Enrique Villars, Cargill North America’s Manufacturing Excellenc…

1
10 Electrical Safety Mistakes to Avoid 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

In this episode, The Journal’s Managing Editor Amanda Joshi brings the written word to life by reading the article, “10 Electrical Safety Mistakes to Avoid,” from Fluke Corp. Get tips about personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical testing tools, testing leads, fuses, lockout/tagout (LOTO) and more. Resources from the episode: Read the articl…

1
Safeguarding against combustible dust explosions in bucket elevators with CV Technology's Michael Laventure 11:27

2M ago11:27

11:27

In this segment of In Processing, a sales engineer with the company provides a comprehensive explosion protection approach.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 173: The End-Users Guide to the Meat Case: Vol.1 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

In this first episode of a three-part series, Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics and the author of the annual Power of Meat report for the last 19 years, offers perspectives from the consumer point of view on protein purchases and consumption. This episode will focus on poultry, which posted measurable gains in the inflationary times co…

1
Why is Abraham Lincoln in a Manufacturing Hall of Fame? Industrial Automation News, July 30, 2024 15:29

2M ago15:29

15:29

What do Abraham Lincoln, children’s literacy and the Chicago Bears have to do with manufacturing? In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlights news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about trends in U.S. automotive aftermarket; an Illinois law providing tax incentives to quantum technology companies…

1
Willie Hendrickson on navigating "The Valley of Death" in product development 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

The founder and CEO of AVEKA Group discusses how to overcome the challenges of process scaleup and commercialization.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 174. Nuno Soares: Three-and-a-Half Steps for Selling Food Safety 1:18:09

3M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

Nuno F. Soares, Ph.D., is an author, consultant, and trainer in food safety with more than 21 years of experience in the food industry as a food safety/quality (FSQ) expert and a plant manager. He is the founder of "I'm a SLO—Saving Lives Officer" initiative and the author of several books and articles on food safety, namely FSSC 22000 and ISO 2200…

1
How to Maintain Business Continuity with IT/OT Synergies in Your Cybersecurity Strategy 16:14

3M ago16:14

16:14

In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Brian Deken, North America Commercial Manager of Networks & Cybersecurity Services at Rockwell Automation. They talk about cybersecurity challenges and outcomes manufacturers are tryin…

1
Optimizing performance in industrial wastewater treatment, written by Eulis Ester with Neptune 7:17

3M ago7:17

7:17

The company's product specialist explains how an integrated wastewater treatment system, with many different types of equipment, can be used in a straight-line treatment process.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 172: R&D, food safety for organic meats 21:57

3M ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, Verde Farms CEO Brad Johnson outlines the challenges and processes aimed at maintaining innovations and safety standards for the company’s line of 100% grass-fed and organic beef products. The Mass.-based processor is focused on keeping the lines of communications open with its retail and restaurant customers in addition to conduct…

1
Battery material processing with FREUND Inc. 14:56

3M ago14:56

14:56

Mitch Crawford and Don Foltz discuss FREUND's new article about how spray drying, fluid beds, and roll compaction are helping to create more efficient battery materials.By Endeavor Business Media

1
Ep. 171: A guide to cultured meat safety, regulatory approval 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

More than any other segment of the alternative meats sector, cultivated meat is where innovation meets controversy. Long before it hits store shelves, meat grown in bioreactors has sparked a heated debate in the food culture wars. Government bans and social media backlash are complicating its path to regulatory approval and consumer acceptance. For…

1
Ep. 173. 100 Years of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance—And a Look Ahead at Dairy Food Safety 1:13:32

3M ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Beth Panko Briczinski, Ph.D. is the Senior Science Advisor for Milk Safety in the Office of Food Safety at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In this capacity, she advises FDA senior leadership on policies and programs involving scientific matters affecting the safety of milk. Prior to working at FDA, Dr. Briczinski was a Vice President w…

1
Manufacturing & Industrial Automation News Report, July 9, 2024, from Automation Chat 7:43

3M ago7:43

7:43

In this episode of “Automation Chat," Executive Editor Theresa Houck highlights news in industrial automation and manufacturing. Learn about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework2.0; a new GenAI prescriptive maintenance work-order software; research about digital services and about global supply-chain conditions; Endress+Hauser’s new Pennsylvania facili…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Food Safety Magazine Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide