Karina Najera

Sr, Manager Supplier Compliance, Bonduelle Americas

Industry sector

Fruits, vegetables & nuts

Job level/seniority

Manager

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

No

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Auditing: overlapping audits needed by multiple customers, unclear/changing regulations 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