Opening Keynote Presentation

Presentation - Bob Brackett

Dr. Bob Brackett, Vice President and Director, Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): What do Retailers Need to Know?

Presentation - Purnendu Vasavada

Presentation - Mark Dargay

Idea Exchange Roundtables

Topics to Include:

• GMO Labeling
• Antibiotics and Animal Drugs - What Retailers Need to Know
• Training - Challenges and Best Practices
• Allergens - Challenges and Opportunities
• Transparency in the Food Industry - Sponsored by TraceOne

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Innovations in Cleaning and Sanitation

Presentation - Tom Ford

Join leaders in the chemical industry as they provide insights into new innovations in cleaning and sanitizing at retail that are available now and what is coming in the future.  Cleaning and sanitizing at retail is easier and more effective than ever with new technologies and tools that are state of the art and scientifically validated

Tom Ford, Ecolab

Jeff Mitchell, Chemstar

Cleaning and Sanitation in Retail Stores - Panel Discussion

This is your opportunity to ask questions of the experts and your peers about standard industry practices, best practices, what works, what doesn't work and how to improve your cleaning and sanitizing program in your stores.

Food Allergy Focus: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Presentation - George Dahlman

Join expert George Dahlman, Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations for Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), as he discusses current demographic and economic trends in food allergies along with social and political developments resulting from this growing population. FARE's mission is to find a cure for food allergies, and to keep individuals with food allergies safe and included.

George Dahlman, Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations, Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)

Advances in Training Techniques - What Works, What Doesnt?

Presentation - Jay Neal

This presentation will focus on three main areas. First, proper food safety communication for employees just entering the work force and individuals who speak English as a second language. Next, Dr. Neal will identify high touch areas within the deli area that need increased attention for preventing cross-contamination. Lastly, Dr. Neal will discuss novel cleaning and sanitizing technology for the deli area.

Dr. Jay Neal, Assistant Professor, Conrad N. Hilton College, University of Houston

Produce Safety

Presentation - Josh Katz

From sourcing safe produce to in-store handling of produce, best practices developed by retailers and produce experts will be discussed.  Dr. Josh Katz will unveil the story behind the Produce Safety Best Practices for Retailers and will walk through this very easy to use document.

Dr. Josh Katz, Director of Food Safety Programs, Food Marketing Institute

Idea Exchange Roundtables

Topics to Include:

• GMO Labeling
• Antibiotics and Animal Drugs - What Retailers Need to Know
• Training - Challenges and Best Practices
• Allergens - Challenges and Opportunities
• Transparency in the Food Industry - Sponsored by TraceOne

Networking and Refreshments at McCormick Place

A chance to network and mingle with your peers in the industry prior to the 2014 FMI Connect Opening Session, Former Secretary of State, Hilary Rodham Clinton.

FMI will provide transportation to the McCormick place from the J.W. Marriott.

Opening General Session at FMI Connect:

Joint FMI/United General Session: Keynote Address by Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 until 2013, after nearly four decades in public service. Her “smart power” approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. Secretary Clinton played a central role in restoring America’s standing in the world, reasserting the United States as a Pacific power, imposing crippling sanctions on Iran and North Korea, responding to the Arab Awakening and negotiating a ceasefire in the Middle East. Earlier, as First Lady and Senator from New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries as a champion of human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. Secretary Clinton also worked to provide health care to millions of children, create jobs and opportunity, and support first responders who risked their lives at Ground Zero. In her historic campaign for President, Secretary Clinton won 18 million votes.

FMI will provide transportation from the J.W. Marriott to McCormick Place for all FMI Foundation Retail Food Safety Forum attendees.

*Attendees will receive a Continuing Education (CE) Attendance Form at the Forum.  The form serves as proof of attendance and should be retained by the individual for his/her records.  For individuals to receive Continuing Education credit with NEHA they can complete their submission on-line at www.neha.org/CEweb.CE.asp.  To log onto the NEHA CE Webpage an individual would enter his/her last name and NEHA Credential ID number.  In the event an individual is audited by NEHA he/she would need to provide a copy of the CE Attendance Form as proof of participation.  Those that do nothold a NEHA credential would need to submit the CE Attendance Form wtih all of the requested information completed and the appropriate processing and maintenance fee. 

Please contact Meredith Bombella with questions.