Cath McKee

Head of Technical , Vitacress

Industry sector

Fruits, vegetables & nuts

Job level/seniority

Head of...

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

No

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Traceability, record-keeping, use of technology

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 Workforce: staff retention, training, quality & safety as a culture

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

Increasingly complex and globalised supply chains Quality variability across suppliers

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

No new advanced technology is used

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

The latest tech can be very expensive