AI Supply Chain: Experts Share How Technology Will Reshape the Food Industry
Episode Summary:
In this special episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams features expert insights from across the food industry. Guests include:
- Ryan Richard (GS1 US)
- Laura McCready (Reser’s Fine Foods)
- Dr. Wesam Al-Jadawi (Core Catalyst Food Sciences)
- Steve Warwick (Bulk™)
- Kate Piche (National Restaurant Association)
- Katy Jones and Julie McGill (Trustwell)
- Catherine Cosby (Kroger)
The discussion focuses on how integrated technology, data visibility, and cross-industry collaboration are shaping the future of food safety and supply chain management. Guests explain how traceability systems support faster recall response, reduce product loss, and help companies manage inventory with greater efficiency.
The conversation also covers key challenges in technology adoption, particularly concerns about data accuracy and consistency. Speakers share how digital tools with built-in validation are helping teams improve safety practices and strengthen operational performance.
Digital Download: The Ultimate Data Integrity Checklist for FSQA Teams
The episode outlines core elements of FSMA 204 compliance, including hazard control, sanitation, allergen tracking, and temperature monitoring. Guests describe how applying traceability practices to primary operations first can create a foundation for broader supply chain visibility across additional sites.
They also discuss how updated allergen protocols, cleaning validations, and emerging technologies are helping teams respond more quickly to quality and safety concerns. Throughout the conversation, the focus remains on working together to improve food system accountability, reliability, and transparency.
