Mauricio Olivares

Microbiologist, Nestlé Chile S.A.

Industry sector

Dairy Multi-product Snacks/confectionary

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

No

Job level/seniority

Specialist

What are your biggest challenges in compliance management?

Complex and rapidly changing regulatory landscape Differing auditing standards

What are your biggest challenges in safety management?

Factory floor hazards: allergen control, microbiology, cross-contamination 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?

Advanced technology is used on the factory floor AI is used to make sense of data gathered

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

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