Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. In today's special bonus episode, we explore Off Premise Revenue and Food Service from our latest Datum FS Advisors webinar.

This topic is crucial given the current restaurant recession. We're joined by Datum FS advisors Andy Raabe and Tom Healey. In this episode, we delve into key best practices for boosting restaurant sales off-premise and the resulting impact on the supply chain, including optimizing third-party delivery, brand exposure, and retail channels. We also tackle the challenges these off-premise strategies pose for the supply chain and the future of off-premise in the food service industry.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview by David Maloni

05:23 - Innovations in Food Supply Chain Technologies

10:45 - Addressing Climate Change and Resource Scarcity

18:12 - Impact of Supply Chain Disruptions on Food Systems

25:36 - Community Initiatives and Solutions

30:45 - Future Trends in Food Production and Distribution

39:14 - How to Get Involved and Contact Information

39:36 - Closing Remarks and Podcast Wrap-Up

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In this exciting podcast episode, we have an eye-opening chat with Angela Fields, a Senior Consumer Safety Officer at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), about her fascinating role and the agency's crucial mission.

Angela shares her journey and passion for food safety, along with her love for travel and outdoor adventures. We dive into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and its Rule 204, shedding light on traceability and recalls in the food supply chain.

She also breaks down the rule's requirements, exemptions, and compliance dates, highlighting the significance of industry collaboration and tech innovations. This episode unpacks the complexities of food safety regulations and the essential need for transparency and efficiency in our food supply chain.

Once Again, Thank You for tuning in to what proves to be an insightful discussion.

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Timestamps

01:52 - Welcome To The Show, Angela!

04:25 - Angela Explains The FDA's Mission, Her Role In Responding To Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, And Investigations

06:07 - The FDA's Regulatory Role And Scope Of Recalls

10:15 - Angela Explains The Complexities And Challenges Of The Recall Process For The FDA.

14:28 - Benefits Of Efficient Traceback Investigations

18:14 - Impact Of The Lack Of Traceability

22:25 - Angela's Passion For Traceability And The CORE Group

25:45 - The History, Creation And Mandate Of The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

28:24 - Understanding FSMA Rule 204 And Its Exemptions, Applicability, And Exemptions

37:23 - The FDA's Approach To Educate And Regulate, With A Focus On Collaboration

46:46 - Potential Lessons From The Cannabis, Shellfish, And Pharmaceutical Industries In Implementing Traceability

53:12 - Benefits And Value Of Traceability

56:05 - The Future Of Food Traceability

58:28 - Accessing FDA Resources: The Food Traceability Rule Landing Page, Faqs, And Technical Assistance Network.

1:02:29 - Wrapping Up!

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Welcome to Farm to Fork Innovators! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Russ Gold, a veteran cattle rancher from rural Oklahoma with 60 years of experience. Russ has played a pivotal role in producing some of the finest premium beef in the world.

In our discussion, we delve into several important topics, including an overview of the cattle industry from calf to plate, the major challenges the industry faces both on a macro level and day-to-day, the impact of inflation, the future of the cattle industry, predictions on herd expansion, and the future of family farming in America amidst the current challenges.

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Timestamps:

00:00

01:06 - Welcome to the show, Russ!

02:11 - Russ’s background

05:35 - The Cattle Cycle: From Ranch to Plate

09:02 - Marketing Cattle: Selling Cattle in Auctions

11:44 - Russ’s unique approach to the Cattle Industry

15:30 - How Calf Producers Operate

17:35 - Russ’s Cattle Feeding System

19:32 - What’s the day-to-day in a rancher’s life

23:10 - How Russ defines success

25:00 - How inflation affects the cattle industry

26:34 - How has the cattle industry evolved in the last 60 years

30:40 - The future of the cattle industry

36:40 - The current downcycle in the cattle industry

38:25 - Being environmentally friendly in the cattle industry

39:50 - What everyday consumers should know about the cattle industry

42:00 - How can grocery stores, retailers, and restaurants tell a better story about the cattle cycle and industry

43:40 - 50% of farms in America are family farms

46:07 - Thanks for coming to the show, Russ!

I’d like to introduce you to Datum Advisors, a new offering from Datum FS. Our team is composed of seasoned Food Supply Chain Executives from every sector. We stand ready to offer valuable advisory services for your company.

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