Yutaka Yokote

Senior Manager of QAQC, Yamasa Corporation USA

Industry sector

Ingredients (for industry)

Job level/seniority

Manager

Are you attending a Food Sure Summit in 2025?

Yes - American Food Sure 2025

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

In what way are supply chains affecting food safety & quality?

Increasingly complex and globalised supply chains

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

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

Overlapping, and unnecessary audits can impede growth