In the complex landscape of event catering and hospitality, managing food allergies requires absolute transparency across every link of the supply chain. On this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Katy Jones (CEO of Trustwell) joins Tracy Stuckrath, Founder of thrive! meetings & events, to examine how last-mile logistics breaks down between back-of-house culinary teams and front-of-house service staff. From mislabeled creamer carafes causing cross-contamination to missing information regarding the top 9 allergens, uncommunicated ingredient changes pose massive operational vulnerabilities.

Discover how leveraging modern food tech tools like the Trustwell FoodLogiQ platform enables recipe control and dynamic ingredient data verification to drive complete risk mitigation. Tracy and Katy also explore how proactive event planning, direct planner-to-chef protocols, and implementing a dedicated non-alcoholic beverage strategy protect attendees while capturing hidden revenue for venue operators. By maintaining accurate menu labels and streamlining kitchen operations, venues can elevate guest safety while optimizing overall performance.

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👉 Katy Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katyjonespr/
👉 Trustwell: https://www.trustwell.com/
👉Tracy Stuckrath on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracystuckrath/
👉thrive! meetings & events Website: http://thrivemeetings.com/
👉 Eating at a Meeting Podcast: https://www.eatingatameeting.com/

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