Cheese Initiatives Update. NADRO Conference Jupiter, FL July 11, 2017

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1 Cheese Initiatives Update NADRO Conference Jupiter, FL July 11, 2017

2 Overview-Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Cornell/Wegmans Partnership Program Retail Consortium Level One Food Safety

3 Since Celebrating 100 Years

4 92 Stores Wegmans 6 States (NY, MA, PA, NJ, MD, VA)

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14 Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Launched in May 2000 by a group of concerned retailer CEO s from the Consumer Goods Forum (formerly CIES) The aim was to enhance food safety, ensure consumer protection and to strengthen consumer confidence.

15 GFSI Community GFSI Board of Directors Members from major retailers, manufacturers and food service operators provide the strategic direction for ongoing and new work streams. 15

16 GFSI Vision Safe food for consumers everywhere. Mission Provide continuous improvement in food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide.

17 What is GFSI? Safe food for consumers, everywhere The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a collaboration between some of the world's leading food safety experts from retail, manufacturing and food service industry, as well as service providers associated with the food supply chain. 17

18 GFSI Tools for Change GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Benchmarking Requirements Endorsement of existing CPOs. Approval, support and authorization of existing standards by a global body. Based on Codex Alimentarius The backbone of GFSI Key tool to: advance food safety improve efficiency foster harmonization 18

19 GFSI Tools for Change Once Certified, Recognized Everywhere GFSI-recognized Food Safety Certification Program Owners (CPOs) GFSI recognition acting as a food safety passport 19

20 Why we like GFSI Consistent standards Checks and balances within the system Auditors are experts in specific food categories. Fewer audits for suppliers Flexible to all types of suppliers globally Raising the Bar

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22 GFSI Tools for Change GFSI Global Markets Programme Step-by-step approach to develop capacity in operations lacking mature food safety systems. Global Markets Programme A Roadmap to Safer Food and Market Access Free voluntary tool for development of supplier food safety management systems Supports operations in primary production and manufacturing which lack strong food safety systems Guidance toward certification against GFSI-recognized certification programs. 22

23 Wegmans-Cornell Partnership to Boost the Artisan and Specialty Cheese Industry in New York Lead by Cathy Gaffney and Rob Ralyea

24 Project Goals Develop new levels of cheese-making competencies for artisan cheese manufacturers in NYS. Develop the industry, make significant improvements in efficiencies and cost of production. Improve quality and safety of artisan cheese.

25 Project Goals Provide environmental sampling of each facility for one year. Provide SOP development/support for the artisans and industry as a whole. Provide affinage support and education.

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28 Partnership Outcomes Increase safety and quality of artisan cheese in NY Developed the model to share with industry, including American Cheese Society Increase the exposure of artisan cheese in NY. Expand the economic development of the industry.

29 Level One Food Safety Consortium was developed between Lund Food Holdings, Inc., Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., and Whole Foods Markets, Inc.. In cooperation with Cornell University.

30 Level One Food Safety Small processors need to produce safe food. Small processors may have limited resources to devote to program development. Recognition that smaller processors may need a stepwise approach to certification.

31 Artisan Cheese Maker: Level One Audit Purpose: To develop and agree upon Level 1 (Basic) food safety standards for cheesemakers, primarily artisan/farmstead to be used by retailers.

32 Artisan Cheese Maker: Level One Audit Evaluated existing audit systems (SALSA, Everclean, and others). The three retailers worked to develop an audit that would fit their needs, with input from Cornell University. Developed the Artisan Cheese Maker Level One Audit.

33 Audit Includes Regulatory Requirements HACCP and GMP s are included. Initial audit is not scored. Corrective actions are required. Critical Deficiencies must be corrected before using the supplier. Designed for once certified, accepted everywhere.

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37 Level 1 Audits: Wegmans Results Four facilities passed on initial audit (with corrective actions). One facility passed on re-audit. Three facilities declined submitting corrective actions.

38 Thank you!