Trust Bites

Trust, Technology, Innovation and Leadership with Pedro Ferro

My Trusted Source — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Host Dr. Darin Detwiler and returning guest Pedro Ferro discuss trust, technology, and leadership in the food industry. They discuss the importance of innovation, using technology to drive business growth, the need for personalization in the modern era, and the challenges and changes in the food industry landscape, including labor practices and ESG considerations.

(00:17) - Introduction and Guest Presentation
(01:42) - Leadership and Technology in Business
(03:39) - Balancing Innovation and Business Needs
(06:34) - The Role of Data and Insights in Modern Business
(13:32) - The Impact of ESG and Labor Issues on the Food Industry
(16:35) - Conclusion and Future Discussions

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Consultants and ESG with Chris Allison

My Trusted Source — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Your host Dr. Darin Detwiler interviews Chris Allison, a My Trusted Source advisory board member, about the role of consultants in helping organizations integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices into their operations. Topics include: choosing the best standards and frameworks, collecting and managing data, using consultants for validation, and how technology companies can align their supply chain management with ESG goals. Transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement are key aspects to building trust in the food industry, or any other.

(00:17) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
(00:39) - Role of Consultants in ESG Integration
(02:29) - Types of Consultants and Their Impact
(06:57) - The Importance of External Validation
(08:47) - Challenges in Technology Supply Chains
(12:22) - The Future of ESG and Continuous Improvement
(14:05) - Conclusion and Farewell

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Technology in the Global Supply Chain with Jeremy Zenlea

My Trusted Source — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Jeremy Zenlea is back this week to talk about the role of technology in managing today’s complex global supply chain.

Consumer-facing technologies like restaurant ordering kiosks can give consumers choice and control and deliver up-to-date nutritional information.

Even more important is what technology can do behind the scenes: remote temperature monitoring and other automated systems that can be deployed to quietly keep consumers safe. AI chatbots food industry employees can use to report symptoms that provide real-time guidance to prevent the further spread of disease. These are but a few use cases for advanced technology in food safety, and things are only getting started.

The supply chain will only get more complicated in the future, but according to Zenlea, technology is here to help.

(00:18) - Introduction and Guest Background
(01:45) - Use of Technology in Food Safety and Customer Experience
(04:21) - Leveraging AI for Employee Health Monitoring
(07:19) - Conclusion and Invitation for Future Discussion

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

What the Food Industry Can Learn from Automotive: a Conversation with Pedro Ferro

My Trusted Source — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

What do food and cars have in common? Both are products produced and sold by large industries, but the similarity ends there, doesn't it? This week's returning 'Trust Bites' guest begs to differ.

Automotive industry expert and My Trusted Source advisory board member Pedro Ferro explores how the principles of automotive supply chain efficiencies can benefit the food industry.

With host Dr. Darin Detwiler, he discusses the role of tracing technology in ensuring supply chain transparency, the importance of quality and safety processes, and how these processes could be adapted for the food industry.

The conversation also touches on how technology can be used to predict problems before they reach the consumer.

(00:18) - Introduction and Guest Background
(00:39) - Comparing the Food and Automobile Industries
(02:26) - Key Supply Chain Technologies in the Automobile Industry
(04:31) - Challenges in the Food Industry
(07:01) - The Importance of Transparency and Traceability
(09:12) - The Role of Technology in the Food Supply Chain
(12:56) - Predictive Analysis and Risk Mitigation
(14:10) - Conclusion and Future Discussions

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

ESG and Technology: a Discussion with Chris Allison

My Trusted Source — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Technology consultant Chris Allison returns to 'Trust Bites' to discuss the role of technology in ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance).

Chris talks about the evolution of ESG, from its roots in the financial services industry to its current form as a tool for mitigating social and environmental issues like food safety and climate change.

Chris emphasizes how sensor technologies, artificial intelligence and data management can streamline the ESG reporting process, as well as the importance of human oversight in acting on these insights.

(00:17) - Introduction
(01:16) - Understanding ESG and its Importance
(03:04) - ESG Reporting and Regulations
(07:26) - Role of Technology in ESG
(16:22) - Vulnerability and Responsibility in ESG
(18:23) - Examples of ESG Metrics and Performance Indicators
(19:30) - Farewell

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Convenient But Safe: Managing Food Safety Across Large Organizations with Jeremy Zenlea

My Trusted Source — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Food safety: a daunting enough challenge for any restaurant or mom-and-pop, but how does the complexity of managing food safety scale to very large organizations? This week's returning guest, Jeremy Zenlea, is here to talk about just that.

Zenlea is Director and Head of Health and Safety for EG America, a parent company to several popular gas station and convenience store brands, and he speaks to the complexities inherent to an industry that offers a wide range of products to a diverse, regionally diffuse population. He discusses bottom-up demand for food safety culture, the importance of building relationships with suppliers and how his industry navigates regional preferences while maintaining consistency. He emphasizes that a strong food safety culture is key to maintaining customer trust.

(00:18) - Introduction and Guest Background
(02:38) - The Complexity of Convenience Store Offerings
(07:11) - Challenges of Building a Food Safety Culture
(10:59) - Trust Building in the Supply Chain
(17:20) - Regional Differences in Convenience Stores
(20:45) - The Importance of a Diverse Food Safety Culture

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Exploring the Role of Technology in Food Safety with Hal King

My Trusted Source — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Dr. Hal King is back this week to discuss the crucial role of technology in ensuring food safety. Technology has many roles to play in food safety, from validating food certifications to helping businesses establish effective food safety cultures by taking out the guesswork. Dr. King emphasizes the value of artificial intelligence and machine learning for collecting raw data and converting it into actionable information. Dr.King and host Dr. Darin Detwiler also discuss the dangers of over-reliance on technology and the importance of human oversight and intervention. Despite some pitfalls, technology is a powerful tool for establishing and maintaining trust and preventing foodborne illness. Listen and find out how.

(00:18) - Introduction and Guest Background
(01:42) - Role of Technology in Food Safety
(05:02) - Temperature Monitoring
(12:49) - Traceability
(17:15) - Potential of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
(22:52) - Risks and Challenges of Over-reliance on Technology
(26:04) - Closing Remarks

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Defining Trust with Pedro Ferro

My Trusted Source — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Host Dr. Darin Detwiler talks to automotive industry veteran and My Trusted Source advisory board member Pedro Ferro. They discuss the concept of trust, which Ferro describes as "something earned and acquired through multiple reliable experiences with something or someone." The role of trust in the food industry is compared and contrasted with its role in the auto industry.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Discussing Trust and ESG with Chris Allison

My Trusted Source — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Host Dr. Darin Detwiler talks to My Trusted Source advisory board member Chris Allison about his definition of trust and its implications for consumers, the supply chain and ESG.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Defining Trust with Jeremy Zenlea

My Trusted Source — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, renowned food safety advocate and host of Trust Bites Dr. Darin Detwiler talks to Jeremy Zenlea, head of health and safety for EG America and a member of the My Trusted Source advisory board about the definition of 'trust' in food safety.

Jeremy Zenlea comes at the question from a retail perspective, bridging the gap between trust on the supply chain and consumer sides of the food industry.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Defining Trust with Hal King

My Trusted Source — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:30:00 -0500

Host Dr. Darin Detwiler talks to Hal King, Managing Partner at Active Food Safety and member of the My Trusted Source advisory board about the meaning of trust with regard to food safety. Hal emphasizes that trust is like a contract that can be broken or upheld and host and guest alike find parallels in how the military operates.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Building Culture with Tia Glave

My Trusted Source — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

In this episode, host Dr. Darin Detwiler welcomes Tia Glave, a professional with over a decade of experience in the food industry and Co-founder Catalyst LLC, for a conversation about the role of trust in food safety and quality.

Tia shares her insights into building capabilities in the food industry, especially among technical experts stepping into leadership roles. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how trust affects relationships, leadership, and product safety.

Discover how trust forms the cornerstone for teamwork, decision-making, and the consumer's confidence in the food they consume. Tia provides valuable perspectives on building trust and relationships, emphasizing the trust-but-verify approach, a key principle in food safety.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Defining Trust with Tia Glave

My Trusted Source — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Dr. Darin Detwiler talks to Tia Glave, co-founder of Catalyst LLC and a member of the My Trusted Source advisory board, about her definition of trust as relates to the modern food marketplace.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.
Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

What Is Trust?

My Trusted Source — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Trust is the key theme of this podcast. In this episode, host Dr. Darin Detwiler explores trust: what it is, how it manifests in the global supply chain and why it matters.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.

Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Should We Trust Our Food Supply?

My Trusted Source — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

What is trust? What does it mean to cultivate trust? How is trust lost and can it be regained?

No one is interested in getting sick or dying from simply eating a meal. But what does this mean for the food industry -- farmers, supply chain and retailers? How can they ensure that consumers trust their products and prevent that trust from eroding?

These questions and more are explored in the first episode of Trust Bites, featuring Dr. Darin Detwiler, Francine L. Shaw and Valmir Rodrigues.

This podcast is presented by My Trusted Source.

Produced by Joe Diaco Podcasting Support.

Introducing: Trust Bites with Dr. D

My Trusted Source — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:41:51 -0400

Hosted by food safety industry leader and consumer advocate Dr. Darin Detwiler, "Trust Bites with Dr. D" examines the challenges of ensuring food safety in a complex global marketplace and maintaining brand reputation.

With the rise of global food trade, consumers, retailers, and producers alike are increasingly concerned about the safety and quality of the food they buy. Many existing validation systems are outdated, bureaucratic, and expensive, creating inefficiency and allowing vital information to slip through the cracks.

"Trust Bites with Dr. D" delves into the validation process, discussing the challenges and limitations of current systems and exploring fair and equitable solutions.