Moving from GMP to SQF for Business Growth

Live webinar to address growth opportunities for local food producers

July 21, 2022, 11:00 AM CST

DNV will host a webinr to help smaller food companies use advanced food safety standards to better compete on the domestic and international stage. This webinar will cover the benefits of SQF over GMP and how SQF differs from other Food Safety Certification Programs.  The speakers (Carey Allen, Rosalind Ross & Kathy Wybourn) will share certification criteria, industry insights and helpful steps for getting started on your company's journey to business growth through SQF certification.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understanding SQF and the benefits of upgrading to SQF certification  
  • Working knowledge of the SQF standards for different industry sectors
  • Preparation requirements for certification readiness
  • What to expect in the certification and auditing process 
  • How to promote your new SQF certification
  • Q&A
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Meet The Speakers



CareyAllen

Carey Allen
Vice President of Business Development and Global
Strategy for SQFI, a division of FMI, the Food Industry Association

Ms. Allen has twenty years’ experience in the food industry in food safety and quality assurance, research and development, and third-party food product assurance business leadership.  

Carey’s leadership and expertise in technical and business operations leadership in accredited third-party certification helps brand owners, retailers and suppliers implement strategies to improve business performance, manage risk, and deliver products certified to the highest standards.

RosalindRoss"

Rosalind Ross 
Technical Manager, Food & Beverage, NA
DNV Business Assurance USA Inc.

Over 20 years experience working in Quality, Food Safety, and Manufacturing Management in some of the food industry's largest companies. I deliver business results focused on Quality and Organizational Excellence by utilizing strong technical knowledge to improve products, services, and efficiency of operations.  

KathleenWybourn

Kathleen Wybourn
Director, Food & Beverage, NA
DNV Business Assurance USA Inc.

Over 30 years in the Food & Beverage industry bringing you experience, industry insights and value added information from managerial positions in Food Safety, Quality, Supplier Management & Operations at Monsanto, from the association level as Director of GMA-SAFE, GFSI Technical Working groups, and from the registrar & assessment level as the Director of Food & Beverage NA at DNV SCPA & Business Assurance. 

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