
Tara Guthrie brings ten years of media experience to Alchemy Systems where she has specialized in communications since spring 2014. Today, she proudly supports Alchemy's food industry relations. Tara is currently a member of the International Association for Food Protection where she is a part of both the HACCP and Food Safety Education professional development groups. Prior to Alchemy, she worked in digital media for Austin American-Statesman. She is also an active freelance journalist and avid blogger.
Posts by Tara Guthrie
Prevent Workplace Injuries: A Guide to Incident Investigations & Corrective Action
Best practices for incident investigation paired with root-cause analysis can provide a foundation for fine tuning your serious injury prevention strategy.
Tara GuthrieReduce Lost Profit from Food Waste: Industry Tax Benefits of Food Donations
Food waste is a major profit-killer, not to mention a strain on the global economy. Learn how to reduce food waste for sustainable, profitable operation.
Tara GuthrieFood Defense: Q&A with Food Safety Experts
FSMA’s Intentional Adulteration rule, AKA the “food defense rule,” is intended to protect the food supply from public harm. How do you mitigate the risk?
Tara GuthrieHow to Prevent Food Fraud: Q&A with Industry Experts
In food fraud situations the FDA has pledged to focus on food safety. Learn about food fraud, new regulatory requirements, and strategies to mitigate risks.
Tara GuthrieHow to Be Audit Ready All the Time – Q&A with Experts
The food industry’s regulatory landscape has evolved significantly with FSMA. How can you be audit ready all the time? Take advice from food policy experts.
Tara GuthriePoultry Industry Weighs In on OSHA’s Expanded Inspections
Key poultry industry associations released official statements regarding OSHA’s expanded inspections for poultry processors. See what they had to say.
Tara GuthrieTop 5 BRC 7 Non-Conformances
British Retail Consortium’s BRC 7 standards should prepare you to meet FSMA rules. Learn the top 5 non-conformances & be prepared for your audit.
Tara GuthrieCommunications to Change Behavior
In your workplace, what are you doing to consistently and constantly reinforce habits with your employees?
Tara GuthrieHow to plan for USDA HACCP validation: Q&A with food safety consultants
The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) released final requirements for HACCP systems validations. Will your company be ready?
Tara GuthrieRules of Engagement: How to Create a Culture of Productivity
Food companies must understand how front-line workers learn, what motivates them, & how to engage them to build a culture of continuous improvement.
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