The 19th Dubai International Food Safety Conference made one thing unmistakably clear: food safety is no longer just about controls, checklists, and laboratories. It is about people, leadership, data, and how fast our systems can adapt to a world that is changing faster than our regulations were ever designed to handle.

I was delighted to sit down with Bobby Krishna to discuss how major retailers and regulators evaluate suppliers. From risk and compliance to the growing role of data, Bobby shares insights every food safety scientist should hear.

In this episode, I host a conversation with Dr Darin Detwiler, a leading food safety expert and author of Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions. We discuss how major retailers and regulators approach supplier evaluation, and what every food business should know to stay ahead.

I was delighted to welcome Sara Mortimore as our guest speaker. Sara is one of the world’s leading experts in food safety, quality, and regulatory affairs, with over 40 years of experience at Walmart, Land O’Lakes, and General Mills. She shared unique insights into how leading organizations set standards, manage risk, and work with their suppliers.

I had the pleasure of joining James Doyle for a webinar on a topic that’s transforming the food industry: leveraging data sharing in food safety. The session highlights how data sharing is no longer just a competitive advantage—it’s becoming a regulatory expectation.