Ariel J Quinones

FSQA Manager, PepsiCo

Industry sector

Dairy Multi-product Snacks/confectionary Soft drinks

Job level/seniority

Manager

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

No

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Differing auditing standards

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination Increasingly complex supply chains, sustainability/climate change & environmental factors

In what way are supply chains affecting food safety & quality?

Quality variability across suppliers Traceability across multiple international sites

To what extent does advanced technology play a role in your food safety program?

Advanced tech is used in auditing roles e.g. remote auditing

To what extent are budgets constraining food safety & quality improvements?

Overlapping, and unnecessary audits can impede growth The latest tech can be very expensive

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