The Fresh And Safe Podcast
The Fresh And Safe Podcast
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The Fresh & Safe Podcast
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The podcast emphasizes key themes in fresh produce safety, focusing on guidelines compliance, pathogen management, and sustainable practices. Episodes have covered aspects such as the 2022 updates to food safety standards, future revisions slated for 2025, and extensive dialogues on the research collaborations that shape food safety standards in Australia and New Zealand.
Fresh & Safe Podcast is a fresh take on produce food safety. Brought to you by the Fresh Produce Safety Centre. This podcast explores the stories, innovations, and challenges shaping fresh produce food safety in Australia and New Zealand.
In this two-part episode recorded live from the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium, the Fresh and Safe Podcast dives into the people and processes shaping the future of produce safety in Australia and New Zealand.
In Part One, Former FPSC CEO Farzana Adams sits down with Meegan George, CEO of Freshmark, to explore:
- Why the independent fresh produce sector thrives on passion, relationships, and generational pride
- The urgent need to attract young people into the industry
- How AI and data could streamline compliance for small businesses
- The balance between commercial realities and food safety frameworks
In Part Two, FPSC Technical Advisor Susannah Roelofsz speaks with Gail Woods from Fresh Markets Australia, discussing how the Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety are used across the industry to support growers, interpret microbial testing, and build trust through science-based standards.
Whether you’re a grower, wholesaler, QA manager, or regulator, this episode offers actionable insights into building the next generation of safe, sustainable, and trusted produce supply chains.
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00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:48 – Discussion on Meegan George's Background in Fresh Produce
00:03:31 – Challenges in the Fresh Produce Industry
00:04:14 – Addressing Labour Issues and Education Pathways
00:08:10 – Compliance in the Fresh Produce Industry
00:11:32 – Consolidation in the Independent Sector
00:14:11 – Conclusion: Looking to the Future
00:15:16 – Adapting to Industry Changes and the Importance of Industry Associations
00:16:33 – Role of Fresh Produce Safety Centre
00:17:18 – Interview with Gail from Fresh Markets Australia
00:17:40 – Use of Fresh Produce Safety Guidelines in Daily Work
00:19:20 – Trust in the Guidelines and Interpretation of Results
00:19:20 – Cost of Compliance and Importance of Testing
00:22:26 – Closing Remarks
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