reThinking Food Safety: Bending the Curve of Foodborne Illness | NAFS25 Keynote

How can the industry truly bend the curve of foodborne illness? In this NAFS 2025 keynote, former FDA Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas shares a forward-looking perspective on the shifts, strategies, and leadership mindsets needed to modernize food safety and meet today’s challenges. Yiannas breaks down current trends, persistent obstacles, and emerging opportunities across the food safety ecosystem. Through regulatory insights and real-world case studies, he outlines how FSQ leaders can strengthen their strategic thinking, empower teams, and modernize operations to meet the demands of today’s rapidly shifting landscape. This keynote challenges attendees to ask: Are we thinking big enough about the future of food safety? Key themes include: Understanding the trends, barriers, and opportunities shaping modern food safety Empowering FSQ leadership with clearer vision, strategy, and decision-making tools Navigating evolving regulations with strategic foresight Learning from both industry and FDA case studies to inform future practices Charting a path for FSQ leaders to stay ahead in a complex, rapidly changing environment About NAFS: The North American Food Safety & Quality Series brings together food safety, quality, regulatory, and risk management leaders to explore best practices, technological innovation, and forward-looking strategies shaping the future of safe and high-quality food production. Learn more at https://www.executiveplatforms.com/nafs/