Why 90% of Companies Miss Critical Risks with Sara Mortimore
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Sara Mortimore, former VP of Global Food Safety and Compliance at Walmart, about the critical gap between collecting data and acting on it. Tune in to learn about the necessity of harmonizing local expertise with universal standards in worldwide food safety protocols and how to cultivate genuine food safety cultures that drive real organizational change.
Digital Download: How to Build a Culture of Food Safety & Quality
Sara identifies the four essential skills for modern food safety professionals: curiosity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration and shares her perspectives on the transformative potential of information technology and artificial intelligence in food safety management. The pair also discuss the need to critically evaluate established HACCP systems and increase focus on emerging hazards.
Sara Mortimore is a globally recognized leader in food safety and quality with extensive experience at major organizations like Walmart, Land O’Lakes, and General Mills,and her innovative approach to implementing global food safety management systems led to Walmart receiving the prestigious Black Pearl Award. With over three decades of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive food safety programs internationally, Sara emphasizes the value of international collaboration and authentic leadership in achieving lasting improvements in food safety practices, driven by a deep commitment to consumer safety and quality assurance.
