Els Rutsaert

Corporate QA Director, Lotus Bakeries

Job level/seniority

Director

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

No

Industry sector

Snacks/confectionary

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Other

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?

Budget is not an issue The latest tech can be very expensive