Fairfield, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/17/2012 -- SGS Food Services is hosting “McDonald’s: Collaboration in Food Safety & Brand Protection,” a breakfast session at the 11th Global Food Safety Conference in Orlando, Florida, from 7:45-8:45 am on Friday, February 17. Panelists from McDonald’s Corporation, global and local suppliers, a scheme owner and a certification body will provide real-world examples and insights on the role of cooperation in creating a culture of food safety and brand protection from farm to front counter. Registration is required.

The session will be moderated by Steven Sklare, Sales Executive Food Safety Services, SGS, USA. Panelists will include:
- Amy Wilcox, Manager Quality System, US Supply Chain Management, McDonalds, USA
- Roger Bont, Global Quality Assurance Director, Corporate Food Safety and Regulatory Affairs, Cargill, USA
- LeAnn Chuboff, Senior Technical Director, SQF Institute, USA
- Raul E. Fajardo, VP, Global Quality, McCain Foods Ltd., USA
- Kevin Edwards, Associate Director Food, SGS, USA

The session will be held at the site of the conference, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando. Registration is available at http://www.tcgffoodsafety.com.

SGS is a Premium sponsor of the conference, which runs from February 15-17. The annual event will bring together over 1,000 leading food safety specialists from over 60 countries to advance food safety globally.

As part of its overall Food Services portfolio, SGS offers comprehensive third-party food safety services for the whole food supply chain from farm to fork. Programs include Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification services to ensure compliance with multiple food safety standards. The company’s food safety experts will be available at Booth #24 throughout the Global Food Safety Conference to answer questions.

About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading verification, testing and certification company. The company’s comprehensive testing, product inspection, certification, training and technical services cover the entire supply chain in any given industry around the world. SGS’ global network and expertise provide a single consolidated source that can help manufacturers, suppliers and retailers reduce risk, improve efficiency and product quality, ensure compliance to both national and international standards and manage sustainability. With more than 70,000 employees SGS operates a network of more than 1,350 offices and laboratories globally.

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 70,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,350 offices and laboratories around the world.