In this episode of the Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin Demoranville welcomes Rick Biros, the founder of Food Safety Tech and the Food Safety Consortium. Rick, an industry veteran with decades of experience, shares fascinating insights into the critical role of food safety and its intersection with Cybersecurity. From the early days of food safety regulations sparked by major outbreaks to today’s technological advancements, Rick discusses how the industry has evolved and why Cybersecurity is becoming an integral part of protecting our food supply. Rick also reflects on his journey from launching Food Quality magazine to creating the Food Safety Consortium, a must-attend event for senior-level food safety professionals. The episode covers how the Consortium fosters a collaborative environment for problem-solving and innovation, bringing together leaders from across the industry. Listeners will also hear Rick’s thoughts on the latest challenges facing the food industry, including the impact of recent cyber threats and how technology is reshaping food safety protocols. Whether you’re in the food industry, Cybersecurity, or just curious about the future of food protection, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights. 🎉🎂 Happy 1st Birthday to the Bites and Bytes Podcast! 🎧🎉Here’s to a year of incredible conversations, industry insights, and amazing listeners like YOU! 🎙️🌟 Thank you for all your support—here’s to many more! 🥳 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Rick’s Information LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-biros-860bb47/ Food Safety Tech Bio:  https://foodsafetytech.com/about-us/ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes: Brussels memory – La Truffe Noire Restaurant   https://www.truffenoire.com/en/ What is Candling wine? https://www.instagram.com/cristienorman_somm/reel/C9A2l-hyOjV/ Jack-in-the-box crisis https://outbreakdatabase.com/outbreaks/jack-in-the-box-restaurant-chain-ground-beef-hamburgers-1992 Mark Carter – president of IAFP (International Association for Food Protection) https://www.foodprotection.org/about/news-releases/mark-carter-assumes-presidency-of-the-international-association-for-food-protection/ Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma Boars Head Crisis https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--expands-recall-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due https://www.marlerblog.com/case-news/bill-marler-free-advice-for-boars-head-ceo-and-other-after-a-foodborne-illness-outbreak/ Peanut Corp of America Crisis https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/09/21/442335132/peanut-exec-gets-28-years-in-prison-for-deadly-salmonella-outbreak Bill Marler https://billmarler.com/ Sabra – Salmonella incident 2021 https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/sabra-dipping-company-llc-615938-12012021 Rob Mommsen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-mommsen-b6848211/ Frank Yiannas https://foodsafetytech.com/news_article/boars-head-appoints-frank-yiannas-as-chief-food-safety-advisor-and-finalizes-food-safety-advisory-council/#:~:text=Boar's%20Head%20Brand%20announced%20on,and%20quality%20across%20the%20organization. https://www.smarterfysolutions.com/ David Theo – Jack-in-Box https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-david-theno-20170710-story.html ________________________________________________________________________________________ Food Safety Tech https://foodsafetytech.com/ ➡️ Subscription to the free newsletter: https://innovativepublishing2.actonsoftware.com/acton/media/3357/food-safety-tech-newsletter-opt-in-page ________________________________________________________________________________________ Innovative Publishing Co