Join us for an exciting episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Abbey Thiel, aka Abbey the Food Scientist. Abbey is a trailblazing food scientist whose groundbreaking work spans sustainable dairy alternatives, innovative confectionery, and pet food solutions. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how we think about food, combining her expertise in academia and industry with her passion for creating products that are good for people and the...

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Angela Anandappa, CEO of the Alliance for Advanced Sanitation, to the show! With over two decades of experience in the food industry and a Ph.D. in Food Microbiology, Angela has built a remarkable career solving complex challenges in food safety, quality, and innovation. In this episode, Angela will share her journey from researcher to leader, offering insights into how evolving leadership skills are essential for driving meaningful success in today’s...

On this episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia, we welcome Jacqueline Mitchell from QA Magazine to share insights into the role of journalism in the food and beverage industry. While our audience members stay updated with QA Magazine, this episode dives into the journey behind the headlines, exploring the broader industry lens journalists use to bring comprehensive stories to life. Jacqueline will reveal how stories are chosen, researched, and developed, showing why publications like...

This week's show is brought to you from Mexico!  Tia and Jill have been traveling to client locations for several weeks.  Along the way, they've had good conversations, laughs, and more insights.  They've also heard common challenges that cause people to feel their work isn't valued, they feel stuck to move things forward, or they want MORE and aren't sure why things aren't working.  

We're sharing those insights with YOU.  You deserve more.  You can achieve...

Get ready for an exciting episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we delve into the world of convenience stores and food safety with our special guests, Melanie Harris and Amy Costello from Casey's. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and innovative solutions to ensuring food safety standards are upheld within C-stores.

Melanie and Amy bring a wealth of experience and insights from Casey's, offering valuable perspectives on maintaining the highest standards of food...

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Join us for an enlightening episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we delve into the fascinating world of food safety research, testing, and advocacy with our esteemed guests Brian Ronholm and James Rogers from Consumer Reports. 

From product safety to impactful advocacy initiatives, this episode promises to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Consumer Reports is shaping the landscape of food safety. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring advocate,...

Get ready for another sizzling episode of Real Talk Food Safety! ‍ Discover how an organization's recall readiness status is a direct reflection of its leadership strength. In this must-watch episode, we'll unravel the intricate connection between leadership maturity and the ability to navigate the challenging landscape of food recalls. Join us this week as we dive into the heart of the matter with a seasoned expert in food recall readiness - Stephanie Weinand of Recall InfoLink. Our...

Betsy Craig is an award-winning CEO and the founder of MenuTrinfo. She is considered the nation’s leading expert on food allergy management within the food industry.  Not only does she work with the manufacturing industry, her programs have been launched in over 1000 US university campuses to protect the lives of food allergic students.  Her path wasn’t always easy, in fact, it was downright life-threatening.  Join us to feel her unrivaled energy, passion and...

Most people in FSQ have heard of Bill Marler and Shawn Stevens as prominent food safety lawyers, yet have you heard of food safety mediators?  We didn’t even know food safety mediation existed until we met David Ernst.  He practiced food safety law for decades, but started his own business recently to serve differently  - as a food mediator and law firm succession consultant.  Join us to learn all about food mediation, succession planning, and what drives...

Food safety isn’t always clear. Discussion and conversation are critical aspects of understanding complex food safety topics.  That’s why we’re having All Things Food Safety - an open conversation with our friend Bryan Armentrout where we’ll discuss current events and take questions from the audience. 

Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.

Food safety gets a lot of attention as a “must have” product attribute, yet it’s only one aspect of product acceptability.  What about all the other aspects of products that are critical to consumer acceptance? And how do you manage quality if food safety is still a struggle?   Gillian Dagan of Food Improved Consulting has been answering these questions, and more, for years.  Join us as we dive into designing quality monitoring programs, identifying meaningful...