Ashley Hale

Global Quality Compliance Senior Specialist, Ferrara

Industry sector

Snacks/confectionary

Job level/seniority

Specialist

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Yes - American Food Sure 2025

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Differing auditing standards Traceability, record-keeping, use of technology

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination

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

Food crime 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 AI is used to make sense of data gathered

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

The latest tech can be very expensive

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