Every episode we sign off with an invitation to join our events. We have lots of supporters that make our events happen and they have a lot to offer you as an attendee. In this episode, we will uncover our supporters’ greatest values that help use science for a safer world. Discover who they are, what they do, and what they stand for. A special thank you to Rentokil, Eagles Certification Group, FSNS, Lloyd’s Register, Mettler Toledo, PJRFSI, and Safefood 360 for your participation. Connect with all our supporters at the Food Safety Americas 2021 event and check out their exhibitor booths. Tickets: https://www.brcgs.com/product/food-safety-americas/p-1682/

Michelle Tindale and Paula Parejo are back with a new twist to one of our favourite topics, networking. Uncover the value of networking and professional development at Food Safety conferences. We shared tips and tricks to maximize your time and budget at industry gatherings in our past podcast, but how can you adjust your strategy to a virtual environment? Learn best practices on how to build new relationships that strengthen your brand, virtually. Guest starring: Michelle Tindale, Head of Training and Events at BRCGS.

Visit https://www.brcgs.com/product/food-safety-americas/p-1682/ to get your tickets to Food Safety Americas 2021.

On this episode of Confidently Compliant: A Food Safety Podcast, we will be evaluating a case study of a co-packaging site that maximized its niche offerings and became one of Canada's Top 500 Fastest-Growing Companies. Abeilles Busy Bees is certified under the BRCGS Storage and Distribution Standard with a AA grade and CEO Patrick Paradis has some great insights to offer. If you're looking for inspiration about business growth, certification could be your ticket there.

Learn more about the standard and visit: brcgs.com or email [email protected]

Discover Abeilles Busy Bees: abusy.ca or email [email protected] 

In this episode of Confidently Compliant: A Food Safety Podcast we will focus on investing in your organization by investing in your own professional development. In a time of rapid change, more people are seeking training opportunities to stay up to date on the latest guidelines and gain more skills in adaptation. Program owners and Certification Bodies offer different training options for professionals in the supply chain, but with a sea of options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Learn from Scheme Manager of the Professional Program Robert Moss on how to create a compelling dialogue with your employer to strengthen your team by evaluating the validity of course sources, understanding your learning style, and find the right program that fits you and your organization. Start your personal development plan today by downloading our template attached! To learn more about training options in the supply chain see our Academy offerings: https://www.brcgs.com/training/.

We saw signs of a consumer shift before the outbreak of the virus, however, the disruption caused may have fuelled momentum. Buying behaviour is changing and the relationship between global brands and the customers who support them is being transformed by the rise of the conscientious consumer. Purchase choices are increasingly influenced by ethical considerations as consumers seek assurance about their purchase from sourcing of raw materials to manufacturing and through to point of sale. Featuring Michael Wilson, Global Head of Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing, understand how you can respond to this consumer shift.

Download our Ethical Standard: https://www.brcgsbookshop.com/bookshop/ethical-trade-and-responsible-sourcing-issue-1-standard/c-24/p-559

BRCGS and the Canadian Celiac Association have come together to discuss, ‘why care about trademarks?’ A trademark is a symbol used on packaged goods to support specific claims like being Gluten-Free. The Canadian Celiac Association will explain the positive impact these trademarks can make for those with Celiac and avoid having to scrutinize ingredient lists in the grocery store. BRCGS helps manufacturing sites demonstrate safe and legitimate claims through Food Safety Management Systems, ensuring that brand owners can build trust, and consumers can buy with complete confidence. See what goes on behind the trademark with Melissa Secord and Barry Meikle in this engaging podcast.

Learn more about the Gluten-Free Certification Program with BRCGS.

The value of certification is often debated, however food safety is non-negotiable. Understand the structure of Food Safety Certification Programs and how your efforts protect not only your brand but the brands of your specifiers, retailers, and consumers. Featuring John Kukoly, Director of BRCGS Americas.

https://www.brcgs.com/brand-owners/compliance-and-integrity/

Audits are what determine your grading for certification, but how do you know that your auditor understands your business and is properly following your certification program? Discover what your program owner does to place strong third-party auditors on your service and see what opportunities they provide to get feedback on your experiences. Featuring Karen Betts, Head of Compliance at BRCGS, learn what her team does to ensure your success.

Learn more by visiting our website:

https://www.brcgs.com/brand-owners/compliance-and-integrity/

https://www.brcgs.com/digital/confidential-reporting/

https://www.brcgs.com/digital/insight/

Why is Plant-Based popular? Uncovering one of the biggest food trends projected to grow in 2020 and where certification comes into play. Learn about consumer motivations behind this trendy diet and how to educate your customers on dedicated Plant-Based production. Featuring Senior Manager of Technical Services and author of the Plant-Based Standard, Jessica Burke.

Download the BRCGS Plant-Based V.1 Standard: https://www.brcgsbookshop.com/bookshop/plant-based-global-standard-issue-1/c-24/p-621

Uncover the value of networking and professional development at Food Safety conferences. Learn tips and tricks to maximize your time and budget at industry gatherings and ways that you can build new relationships that strengthen your brand. Guest starring: Michelle Tindale, Head of Training and Events at BRCGS.

Visit https://www.brcgs.com/events/ to practice your networking skills at the Food Safety Americas Conference.