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🌍🥖This #WorldFoodDay, we at Mars remain steadfast in our commitment to ensuring everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food —today and every day. Share to inspire leaders, experts, communicators, your peers and friends to join us to enable #SafeFoodForAll! Global food safety challenges, from contamination to climate risks, affect us all. That’s why we’re investing in cutting-edge technology and innovations to build more resilient food systems. Through partnerships with FAO and World Food Programme, we’re advancing knowledge and sharing expertise to tackle these challenges head-on, strengthening supply chains worldwide. Among our key focus areas are developing advanced prediction models for mycotoxin contamination. In areas where data is scarce, we leverage #simulations, and where data is available, we use #AI to build more robust forecasting models. These tools will help prepare supply chains for the impacts of Global Climate Change. With World Food Programme, we’re not only providing top-tier joint training and knowledge transfer but also driving the adoption of advanced technologies like #genomics to bolster food safety globally. By spreading this message, you can help raise awareness about food security, attract new partners, inspire future scientists, and build a stronger network of food safety professionals and authorities. Together, we can create a future where #SafeFoodForAll is a reality. 💡 Watch our video here and join the conversation! Let’s all be #FoodHeroes — take action today! p.s. use the #WorldFoodDay hashtag! #WorldFoodDay #FoodHeroes #RightToFood #ProudlyMars #TomorrowStartsToday

This week I had the pleasure of joining a panel with Dr. Chetan Parmar and Dr. Darin Detwiler, LP.D. Detwiler at the Food Integrity Global 2024 Conference in Amsterdam, focused on the integrity, safety and transparency of the global food supply chain. Our session, "Sustainability and Food Safety: Friends or Foes?", explored whether the push for sustainable food systems risks food safety tradeoffs. My key takeaway: Food safety is a non-negotiable as the need to focus on sustainability intensifies. Unsafe food is not food, and food loss and waste only increases the pressure on our planet. At Mars, we believe sustainability must be embedded within every part of the supply chain, from farmers to factories to plates or bowls, rather than being thought of as a marketing tool. Science is a critical enabler. We are leveraging the latest science to measure our progress holistically — across all tiers of business. Measuring our progress against a clearly defined baseline back to 2015 has been a critical part of separating our carbon footprint from our business growth. We are the first generation that cannot claim we didn’t know. The responsibility to act is ours, and the time for collective action is now. #FIGConference2024 #FoodSafety #Sustainability #MarsScience #FoodIntegrity #Innovation #ProudlyMars #TomorrowStartsToday

Discover a short “Data al Dente” article by the #DRG4FOOD project where they cook the relationship between food and data, uncovering the hidden threads that hold them together. 🍽️ #FoodData #Sustainability #DRG4FOOD

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆! 🌍✨ On November 1st, the AMBROSIA project officially launched under #HorizonEurope, uniting experts across Europe to address #foodsafety in the face of #climatechange. This initiative is harnessing cutting-edge digital technologies and climate data to develop solutions that can adapt to and mitigate emerging food safety risks. 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗔’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 🔍 Our approach is holistic: using AI-driven predictive models, AMBROSIA will evaluate food safety risks by integrating climate change data with real-time food supply chain monitoring. This will allow us to pinpoint where climate impacts are highest and target interventions to prevent contamination risks related to pathogens and toxins. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 Our expected outcomes include: • A digital platform integrating food safety and climate data, providing real-time insights for end-users. • Climate impact models tailored for different European regions • Risk assessment methodologies that integrate climate forecasts to proactively address food safety challenges. 👉 We encourage you to share this post and invite your friends to follow our page to stay connected with #AMBROSIA’s journey and contribute to a resilient future for food safety !

How many Lab data points does Mars use annually to Ensure Safe Food for All? – Or... Are 12'000'000 Enough? At Mars, #Quality is fundamental to everything we do. That’s why our Quality team prioritizes investments that help Mars better manage risk, improve performance, and generate insights that ensure safe food for all. This includes overseeing hundreds of testing laboratories that produce more than 12 million data points annually to detect risks and enhance our learnings. We’re also proud to leverage this data in our work to develop predictive models that strengthen our preventive systems and help reduce food safety risks to the customers and pets we serve every single day. For next-generation quality & food safety, where risks are predicted in the era of #AI, millions data points are not always enough. That’s why among other things at the Mars Global Food Safety Center we work on simulations where more data is needed. For instance, in tackling #mycotoxin contamination, where regulatory standards are still evolving and data is scarce, we develop prediction models leveraging weather and climatic data alongside plant and mold #simulation models. One notable collaboration is with the University of Cambridge under the Food Safety Coalition, where we've created an aflatoxin risk prediction model for corn akin to a weather forecast. This innovative model aids in supply chain development and enhances our preventive systems. We’re also proud to share our knowledge and collaborate externally with organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations World Food Programme that are aligned with our vision of providing #safefoodforall. Join us in celebrating our commitment to food safety, innovation, and collaboration as we continue to make a global impact. #FoodSafety #SafeFoodForAll #WorldFoodSafetyDay #WFSD2024 #MarsFoodSafety #QualityLeadership #ProudlyMars #TomorrowStartsToday #PrepareForTheUnexpected

🌍🌱Reflecting on an enlightening IFIAD Food Systems Governance Webinar This afternoon I had the privilege of attending a fascinating webinar hosted by IFIAD, featuring Jessica Duncan's insightful exploration of Food Systems Governance. As someone deeply intrigued by the dynamics of food systems, I found today's discussion particularly captivating. To be honest, the term "Food Systems Governance" was somewhat unfamiliar before this session. However, Jessica's expertise shed light on its importance and relevance in shaping our collective understanding of food systems and their potential transformation. One of the most interesting parts of the webinar was the discourse surrounding the shift from a narrower focus on food security, to a more holistic approach - food system transformation. But, as Jessica pointed out, this transformation idea unveils several profound questions, questioning the robustness of our understanding in this area. What are the normative goals of the transformation? What are the pathways to achieving these goals? Who benefits, and who is left behind? How do we ensure accountability and responsibility within our food systems? During the session, I posted a question to Jessica about the definition of a sustainable food system, a query that has been on my mind. Her response, while not definitive, raised important considerations. She emphasised the contextual nature of the definition, varying depending on the level of the food system being discussed – national, sub-national, or regional. Moreover, she highlighted the importance of questioning who holds the authority to define a sustainable food system, a point that really stood out to me. These inquiries prompted a critical reflection on the complexities involved in achieving sustainability within our food systems. At the end of the day, food is the foundation of life, so it cannot be overlooked! The need for clarity and consensus on the objectives of food system transformation became quite apparent, underscoring the perhaps needed urgency of collaborative action. Overall, the webinar left me with a renewed sense of purpose and heightened my commitment to contributing to the topic of sustainable food systems. I am eager to delve further into this vital field and explore avenues for meaningful engagement and impact. #IFIAD #foodsystems #sustainability #foodsystemsgovernance #climatechange #agriculture

🌍 **World Food Day - October 16, 2024** 🌾 Today, as a food technologist student, I’m reflecting on the vital role we play in creating sustainable food systems and addressing global food security challenges. World Food Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of innovation in food technology to combat hunger, improve nutrition, and minimize waste. I’m passionate about contributing to solutions that ensure everyone has access to safe, nutritious food. Let’s work together to advocate for sustainable practices and create a future where food security is a reality for all. How are you celebrating World Food Day today? comment below 👇 #WorldFoodDay #FoodTechnology #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #FutureFood

What's the role of the food service industry in driving food system transformation? 🍽 Last week, our CEO Christina Senn-Jakobsen and Partnership Manager Maëlle Bydlon spoke with Marc Stierand's students at EHL and challenged them to consider this question. One of the students asked how realistic their answers should be. We thought this was a great question! We believe that we need to be as creative and imaginative as possible. We need to think BIG. ✨ Because in restaurants and canteens we dare to try new foods and flavours. The food sector allows consumers to taste the future and make new choices that help them adopt and maintain healthier and more sustainable diets. All the students in the photo below — and all the others that aren't — will play a key role in driving food system transformation in their future roles. We very much look forward to seeing what they achieve! 🤩 Carole A. Achim Schmitt 施敏德教授 Markus Venzin #foodservice #Switzerland #foodinnovation

🌟 FoodSafeR is moving forward with great momentum! 🌟 At FoodSafeR, we continue to work tirelessly to revolutionize food safety in Europe and beyond. This project, led by FFoQSI under the #HorizonEurope framework, brings together 19 leading organizations from academia, research, and industry to tackle emerging food safety hazards. 🤝 Through innovative collaboration, we are developing advanced tools, frameworks, and strategies for assessing and managing microbial and chemical risks. Our co-creation approach ensures that these solutions meet the needs of the global food safety system. 🔜 Coming soon: All these developments will be accessible on the FoodSafeR Open Digital Hub, a one-stop platform for connecting food safety professionals and sharing key resources to strengthen and sustain food safety. We’re excited to continue this important journey alongside our partners and look forward to sharing more updates with you soon. Learn more at www.foodsafer.com 🌱🔬 #EverybodysBusiness #FoodSafety #Innovation #Science #Collaboration #FoodRisks AIT Austrian Institute of Technology | Wageningen University & Research | Universiteit Gent | Agricultural University of Athens | Queen's University Belfast | Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung | IRIS Technology Solutions | BioSense Institute | Biomin Holding GmbH | Barilla Group | Nemzeti Élelmiszerlánc-biztonsági Hivatal | Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) | Food Safety Authority of Ireland | Nestlé | Universidad de Burgos | BIGH | Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 #𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 : Last Date #Extended to Submit Papers 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 often evokes our sweetest and most cherished memories. For many, returning home from hostels was marked by a celebration in the kitchen, with the enticing aromas enveloping our 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 long before we arrived. Every household seemed to have a grandmother who, with just a #glance, #touch, #smell, or #taste, could assess whether food was #safe to eat or spoiled. Fast forward to today, #technology has taken on this role. 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀 now assist the #foodindustry and consumers in detecting food #spoilage and ensuring #safety, significantly reducing the risk of consuming unhealthy food. However, food safety remains a global challenge. The 𝗨𝗦𝗗𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 highlights #three key areas where food quality and safety must be rigorously monitored: (a) 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 of production systems, including food, feed, fuel, and fiber; (b) The 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 in food processing; and (c) Ensuring 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, to avoid contamination from natural or man-made sources. In the United States alone, 𝟭𝟮𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 are hospitalized annually due to foodborne illnesses, and the numbers are even more alarming worldwide. Much of which can be #prevented by timely #detection. If you have #innovative ideas on #sensing technologies for #detecting food quality throughout the supply chain, #𝗜𝗘𝗘𝗘 𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 presents a unique opportunity to make a difference. We are pleased to announce the extension of the submission deadline to #𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. We welcome original contributions across 11 #regular tracks and three #special sessions, each requiring a four-page paper in the #prescribed template. Additionally, we invite student projects under the 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This is an exceptional platform to present your work at an international conference, connect with global experts, and gain valuable insights. Visit our website for submission details and the 𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗦 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸. Don't miss this chance to share your research with a global audience!