Secret Ingredient: How Reser’s Fine Foods Achieved 99% Supplier Compliance

Episode Summary:

How do you track a single ingredient from a farm halfway across the world to a customer’s plate? And how do you get everyone — from your own team to your suppliers —to care as much about safety as you do?

The rules of food safety are changing, and trust has never been more critical. In this episode, host Lydia Adams gets a masterclass from Laura McCready, the Director of Food Safety and Policy at the global brand Reser’s Fine Foods. Laura pulls back the curtain on how to prepare for the monumental shift of FSMA 204, turning a complex regulation into a clear action plan.

They dive into the real-world challenges of a modern food company: How do you use powerful new tracking technology without giving away company secrets? How do you get your R&D, supply chain, and safety teams to actually talk to each other and work together? And, most importantly, how do you build a culture of trust that extends from your internal teams to your external suppliers?

This isn’t just a conversation about compliance; it’s about building a smarter, safer, and more transparent food system. Tune in to learn how to break down silos, tackle emerging risks, and keep your teams inspired to protect consumers every single day.