Food Integrity Global 2024

Speakers

#FoodIntegrityGlobal
The Steigenberger Airport Hotel Amsterdam

10th - 11th September

Steven Mandernach

Steven Mandernach

Executive Director

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) logo

Steven Mandernach (Mawn-dur-knock) is the executive director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).  Prior to becoming executive director in 2018, Mandernach was the bureau chief for food and consumer safety at the Iowa Department of Inspections.  Mandernach is a past president of AFDO and current co-chair of the Association’s Laws and Regulations committee.  He has served as the chair and co-chair for the Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Alliance (MFRPA).  He is a past president of the Mid-Continental Association of Food and Drug Officials (MCAFDO).  

Mandernach has a J.D. from Drake University Law School.  He has completed graduate work in Food Safety at Michigan State University.

Panel

2.00 – 2.30 pm

Navigating the new frontier in food delivery and safety

As the demand for food delivery surges, it has become more important than ever to ensure efficient operations and compliance with food safety standards as consumer expectations become ever more complex. This session will see our panel of key thought leaders explore how the industry is implementing robust food safety protocols, leveraging technology for efficient delivery operations, addressing the challenges of perishable goods logistics and meeting consumer demands for transparency and quality. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative solutions and best practices that ensure safe, reliable and efficient food delivery in an evolving market.

David Hitching with Just Eat logo
David Hitching

Food and Product Safety Manager - Europe
Just Eat

Steven Mandernach with Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) logo
Steven Mandernach

Executive Director
Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

Darin Detwiler with Detwiler and Northeastern University logos
Moderator: Dr. Darin Detwiler

Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs
Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies in Boston, MA

Roundtable

3.35 – 4.15 pm

Roundtable

How do we get better at harmonising food safety standards?

While stringent standards are vital for a secure food system, the variability of regulations across countries poses challenges. Join experts in a nuanced discussion on the feasibility and benefits of international standardisation for a more secure supply chain.  

Delve into the complexities surrounding harmonising food safety measures globally, considering the diverse socio-economic landscapes. Attendees will gain insights into the potential advantages and pitfalls of creating a unified framework, ultimately aiming for a comprehensive understanding of the path towards a secure and standardised global food system. 

Simona Antonella Lamorte with ICQRF logo
Simona Antonella Lamorte

Central Inspectorate for Quality Protection and Repression of Fraud in Agri-food Products
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry

Herman Diricks with FASFC logo
Herman Diricks

CEO
Belgian Food Safety Agency

Giulia Innocenzi with Ferrero logo
Giulia Innocenzi

Public Affairs Food Safety & Access to Market Manager
Ferrero

Steven Mandernach with Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) logo
Steven Mandernach

Executive Director
Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)