Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to host food safety workshops
The workshops will cover best practices for pathogen control and supplier food safety management.
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy (Innovation Center), Rosemont, Ill., said it will host a number of food safety workshops in 2019. The workshops will be taught by industry professionals for the benefit of the entire industry.
Established under the leadership of dairy farmers and led by dairy company CEOs and industry leaders representing 60% of the U.S. milk supply, the Innovation Center provides a pre-competitive forum for the industry to work together on shared social responsibility priorities and opportunities. Its Food Safety Committee helps the industry improve practices and reduce risks in dairy foods. Since 2010, more than 3,200 people have attended workshops focused on strengthening manufacturing practices, supporting safe supplier programs and protecting consumers from foodborne issues, the Innovation Center said.