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Episode Synopsis
In Episode 3 of the Fresh and Safe Podcast, we go beyond the audit with New Zealand’s Mathew Bannister - a regenerative farming advocate who brings a provocative and practical lens to food safety. This episode dives deep into the evolving role of food safety in the context of climate change, regenerative agriculture, compliance culture, and the shifting expectations of both retailers and consumers.For more information about the FPSC visit www.fpsc-anz.comJoin us at the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium: https://www.ifpss.com.auFollow us here:https://www.instagram.com/fpsc_anzhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/fresh-produce-safety-centre-australia-new-zealandhttps://www.facebook.com/FPSCANZhttps://x.com/FPSC_ANZ00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:43 - Mathew Bannister's Journey in Horticulture00:04:03 - Differences Between Manufacturing and Fresh Produce00:06:08 - The Diversity in Horticulture00:07:46 - Guidelines for Fresh Produce Food Safety00:09:20 - Continuous Improvement in Agriculture00:12:56 - Climate Disruption and Its Risks to Production Systems00:15:05 - Managing Risks and Building Relationships in Agriculture00:16:45 - Incident Management in Agriculture00:17:12 - The Importance of Planning and Communication in Crisis Management00:19:06 - Shifting the Narrative: Compliance and Everyday Practice00:19:58 - Being Audit Ready and Leveraging Technology00:23:46 - Regenerative Agriculture: Risks and Food Safety Expectations00:26:09 - Resources for Understanding Regenerative Agriculture00:28:19 - Key Takeaways from the Discussionfresh produce food safetyAustralia New Zealand produce safetyfresh produce safety guidelinesproduce industry research Australiahow to engage with FPSCfresh & safe podcast food safety in horticultureregenerative agriculture and food safetyfresh produce safety guidelinesfarming climate change impactfood safety audit tipsNew Zealand regenerative farmingagriculture compliance and sustainabilityhow to pass food safety auditsclimate resilience in farmingconsumer trust in food production
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