Ioanna Gkatsi

Quality Specialist, Private

Industry sector

Snacks/confectionary

Job level/seniority

Specialist

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Yes - European Food Sure 2025

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations Complex and rapidly changing regulatory landscape

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