Program Agenda
Speaker: Ed Treacy,
Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies, PMA
Speaker: Sherri McGarry,
Foodborne Outbreak Coordinator, FDA
A representative from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration will address the difficulties they are experiencing with the current traceback system.
Speaker: Ed Treacy,
Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies, PMA
Understand the events led up to the formation of PTI, why traceability has become so important to our industry and the PTI milestones.
Speaker: Angela Fernandez, GS1, US
Learn how the scope of the electronic traceability movement is broader than fresh produce, encompassing mpXML, Seafood, Floral, Deli/Dairy/Bakery and Foodservice, and what traceability measures those industries are taking.
Speakers: Walter Ram, The Giumarra Companies;
Jamie Strachan, President, Growers Express;
& Gary Wishnatzki, Wishnatzki Farms
Hear firsthand accounts from the grower side on how using traceability/PTI has benefitted their company and improved operations.
Network with other attendees while you lunch. Afterwards, observe demonstrations of the participating sponsors' traceability solutions.
Speaker: Amy Boelens, Superior Sales
This session will cover the retailer support of PTI
Moderator: Ed Treacy, PMA
Panelists: Amy Boelens, Superior Sales
& Steve Wright, Spartan Stores, Inc.
Speaker: Dave Devlin, U.S. Foodservice
Up to this point, much of the discussion has been focused on retail. What about foodservice? This session will delve into the foodservice side and how that industry is using traceability for even more benefits.
Discover and discuss the twelve biggest misconceptions surrounding traceability and PTI. Join Ed Treacy as he facilitates a panel discussion debunking common myths regarding this hot topic. Panelists will include the day's previous speakers.
Armed with a plan of action developed with the aid of the conference summary and final Q&A, you can return well-equipped to start, or continue, your company's PTI implementation.