Gary McMahon

Director of Laboratories & Regulatory, Pilgrims Europe

Job level/seniority

Head of...

Industry sector

Multi-product

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Yes - European Food Sure 2025

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Complex and rapidly changing regulatory landscape

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?

Increasingly complex and globalised supply chains 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 Advanced technology is used on the factory floor

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

Budget is not an issue