Neil Bogart Principal Scientist at Post Consumer Brands
Neil Bogart Principal Scientist at Post Consumer Brands Neil Bogart is the Principal Scientist at Post Consumer Brands, where he provides expert consultation on food safety, cleaning and sanitizing solutions, CIP systems, and hygienic/sanitary engineering design. With a degree in Food Science from Mississippi State University and Le Cordon Bleu certification, Neil has a diverse background, including founding Bogart Food Safety & Sanitation Associates, Inc., and serving as a technical support coordinator at Ecolab Inc. His expertise spans food safety, sanitation, and microbiological support, particularly in the dairy, food, beverage, and bottled water industries. Neil is an active member of the International Association
Valentina Cravino QA Supervisor at Interfood, Inc.
Valentina Cravino QA Supervisor at Interfood, Inc. Valentina is a food engineer with 10 years' experience in the food industry. She is responsible for Quality Assurance for the Americas hub at Interfood. Interfood is the essential link between global dairy industry suppliers and customers, consistently creating innovative services and products. Its business partners, including customers and suppliers, value the unique perspective they have brought to the industry for over 50 years. Ultimately, through strategic thinking and strong partnerships with all stakeholders, Interfood contributes to a successful and sustainable dairy industry, enabling the world to enjoy dairy responsibly – today and in the future.
Benjamin DuCharme Client Executive - Food & Agribusiness at M3 Insurance
Benjamin DuCharme Client Executive - Food & Agribusiness at M3 Insurance Ben Ducharme comes from a family of Cheesemakers and is a client executive at M3 Insurance.
Justin Larsen Global SQA Lead - Dairy at Mars Wrigley
Justin Larsen Global SQA Lead - Dairy at Mars Wrigley Justin joined Mars Wrigley as the Global SQA Lead for Dairy in 2021. In his role, he leads the global supplier quality assurance programs for dairy materials, as well as acts as the global dairy SME. Prior to joining Mars Wrigley, Justin has an extensive 20 year career in quality and food safety, working for many of the top dairy manufacturers across the US. Justin is also a fluid milk judge for the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest and serves as an industry advisor to the College of Agriculture at Mississippi State University.
Sam Peppin Managing Director of Bioscan LTD
Sam Peppin Managing Director of Bioscan LTD As Managing Director of Bioscan LTD, Sam is dedicated to the global improvement of food safety and consumer health, through offering preventative maintenance products and services, using environmentally friendly and innovative technologies.
Jen Pino-Gallagher Director, Food & Agribusiness of M3 Insurance
Jen Pino-Gallagher Director, Food & Agribusiness of M3 Insurance Jen Pino-Gallagher leans heavily on her dairy farm upbringing in her role as director of food and agribusiness practice at M3 Insurance. She identifies the most effective and efficient way to help clients in the food and agribusiness industry identify growth opportunities and reduce risk within their operations.
Ashwini Vashisht Global SQA lead- micro at Mars Wrigley
Ashwini Vashisht Global SQA lead- micro at Mars Wrigley Ashwini Kumar Vashisht is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the high-risk food industry. Holding a Master of Science in Food Safety from North Dakota State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Ashwini has demonstrated expertise in Food Safety & Quality management, laboratory operations, staff training, policy development, and regulatory compliance. His leadership roles at industry-leading firms like Mars Wrigley Confectionery and The Hershey Company involved spearheading initiatives to enhance supplier quality, mitigate microbiological risks, and drive continuous improvement in food safety & quality programs.
