In Episode 3 of the Fresh and Safe Podcast, we go beyond the audit with New Zealand’s Mathew Bannister - a regenerative farming advocate who brings a provocative and practical lens to food safety.
This episode dives deep into the evolving role of food safety in the context of climate change, regenerative agriculture, compliance culture, and the shifting expectations of both retailers and consumers.
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:43 - Mathew Bannister's Journey in Horticulture
00:04:03 - Differences Between Manufacturing and Fresh Produce
00:06:08 - The Diversity in Horticulture
00:07:46 - Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety
00:09:20 - Continuous Improvement in Agriculture
00:12:56 - Climate Disruption and Its Risks to Production Systems
00:15:05 - Managing Risks and Building Relationships in Agriculture
00:16:45 - Incident Management in Agriculture
00:17:12 - The Importance of Planning and Communication in Crisis Management
00:19:06 - Shifting the Narrative: Compliance and Everyday Practice
00:19:58 - Being Audit Ready and Leveraging Technology
00:23:46 - Regenerative Agriculture: Risks and Food Safety Expectations
00:26:09 - Resources for Understanding Regenerative Agriculture
00:28:19 - Key Takeaways from the Discussion
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