Secret Ingredient: How Reser’s Fine Foods Achieved 99% Supplier Compliance
August 5, 2025
In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Laura McCready, Director of Food Safety and Policy at Reser’s Fine Foods, to explore the evolving landscape of food safety technology, traceability, and supplier management. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, Laura shares invaluable insights on building trust across the supply chain, implementing efficient traceability systems, and fostering a robust food safety culture across multiple countries. Whether you're navigating FSMA 204 compliance or seeking to strengthen supplier relationships, this conversation delivers practical strategies for advancing food safety initiatives while maintaining transparency and consumer trust.
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Technology and trust are playing an increasingly important role in shaping how food safety is managed today. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Laura McCready, Director of Food Safety and Policy at Reser’s Fine Foods, to unpack the evolving landscape of traceability, supplier relationships, and the cultural mindset needed to support food safety at scale. With a global footprint and years of experience, Laura shares how organizations can use technology systems to enhance traceability while still safeguarding sensitive data. She explains how collaboration between R&D, supply chain, and food safety teams strengthens compliance and drives more effective operations.
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Laura discusses how companies can prepare both their internal teams and external suppliers for upcoming regulations like FSMA 204, and why proactive planning is key to ensuring smooth transitions. She highlights how trust-based supplier partnerships support compliance efforts and ultimately improve safety outcomes across the board. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of transparency in earning and maintaining consumer trust and offers practical ways to measure its impact.
From breaking down silos to developing strong food safety cultures across countries, Laura emphasizes the importance of communication, shared goals, and team engagement. She also touches on the growing need to address chemical risks in the supply chain and why recognizing small wins can help keep teams motivated. Whether you're navigating global operations or refining internal processes, Laura’s insights offer a grounded, actionable view into what it takes to protect consumers and maintain safety standards without losing efficiency.
🌱 Introducing AskReg by Trustwell – Your AI-Powered Regulatory Assistant. From food safety to nutritional labeling, get fast, accurate answers backed by verified sources — across the U.S., Canada, EU, and more. Just $299/year – and get 25% off with code PODCAST25. To claim your discount, visit AskReg AI Software Options | Trustwell
Laura discusses how companies can prepare both their internal teams and external suppliers for upcoming regulations like FSMA 204, and why proactive planning is key to ensuring smooth transitions. She highlights how trust-based supplier partnerships support compliance efforts and ultimately improve safety outcomes across the board. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the importance of transparency in earning and maintaining consumer trust and offers practical ways to measure its impact.
From breaking down silos to developing strong food safety cultures across countries, Laura emphasizes the importance of communication, shared goals, and team engagement. She also touches on the growing need to address chemical risks in the supply chain and why recognizing small wins can help keep teams motivated. Whether you're navigating global operations or refining internal processes, Laura’s insights offer a grounded, actionable view into what it takes to protect consumers and maintain safety standards without losing efficiency.
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