Our series of Best-in-Class webinars provides a quick study on various topics related to core food safety concepts. Each course is performed as a 2-hour “lunch and learn”-style presentation. Lead instructor, Mike Cramer of the Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute, delivers practical guidance and basic tools through the viewpoint of his 40+ years of experience in meat and food manufacturing.
These free webinar sessions are valuable for food industry personnel involved in all phases of food manufacturing, distribution, retail, and storage, and are critical to the foundation of a strong, well-rounded food safety culture.
MEET THE HOST
Michael Cramer | Trainer, Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute
Michael Cramer started his career at Swift & Company in Pennsylvania as a summer employee. He worked his way up to QA Manager (Pennsylvania and North Carolina), Production Specialist and Corporate Documentation Manager (Illinois) to QA Manager at the Swift-Eckrich plant in Chicago and then QA Director for the Armour processed meat and poultry plants. He then moved to Specialty Brands, Inc./Windsor Foods/Ajinomoto Foods North America where he stayed from 1993 to his retirement in 2023. There he served as Director of Food Safety and Quality assurance before being promoted to Senior Director of FSQA.
Mike is known for his in-depth knowledge of food plant sanitation and has written a book, now in its 3rd edition, “Food Plant Sanitation, Design, Maintenance and Good Manufacturing Practices.” He is also a member of the editorial board of Food Safety Magazine and has over twenty articles published dealing with Listeria control, Biosecurity, Sanitation and Sanitary Design, Sanitation 5S, and Allergens. As well, he is a contributing member of the American Frozen Foods Institute Listeria Working Group. You can find multiple Food Safety Matters podcasts and food sanitation webinars that he has led.
Upcoming Live Webinars
Food Allergen Management | April 15, 2026 | Register
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Recall Policy and Action Plan | June 24, 2026 | Register
Root Cause Analysis | July 15, 2026 | Coming Soon
Regulatory Response | August 5, 2026 | Coming Soon
Listeria Management | August 26, 2026 | Coming Soon
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On-Demand Webinars
Compendial methods used for detecting sulfur dioxide and sulfites are prone to challenges, including false positives in sulfur-rich matrices. Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc. offers a solution. Click to read about the innovative LC-MS method for determining sulfur dioxide and sulfites in food products.
Innovative ideas are common. Successfully launched products are not. Bringing a food or beverage concept to market involves far more than creativity. Our roadmap outlines the seven key stages required to take a product from initial idea to successful commercial launch—along with the risks, requirements, and technical checkpoints involved at each step. Click to read our guide for food startup and growth-stage brands.
Our "Behind the Science" series looks at food testing from the perspective of the testers and industry experts who devote their careers to it. In this episode, Eurofins Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Doug Marshall speaks with Senior Analytical Services Manager, Mollie Van Alst about "healthy" labeling claims. Originally recorded on April 23, 2025
Consumer demand for clean label, natural, and plant-based products continues to drive reformulation efforts across the food and beverage industry. One of the biggest shifts in recent years has been the move away from artificial colors (FD&C dyes) in favor of natural colorants derived from fruits, vegetables, plants, and minerals. This paper outlines the common challenges when removing artificial colorants, and shares best practices for creating stable, visually appealing, and cost-effective products using natural alternatives.
Olive growers need to accurately measure polyphenol concentrations in their raw products for downstream processing. Watch our case study video below to learn how Eurofins effectively analyzed both the complex matrix of raw olives and the simpler matrix of olive-based refined products.
Analytical chemistry and materials science play pivotal roles in the solution of complex issues over a wide array of sectors ranging from accident investigations to contaminated food products. Only with reliable and timely data can investigators begin to elucidate what occurred and why. Typically, this involves close collaboration between a client and the scientists who will translate the client’s goals into actionable test plans that will ultimately generate the information necessary to understand the root cause of an issue. Watch this webinar for an explanation and examples of this collaborative process with case studies.
When it comes to food safety and regulatory compliance, acidified foods stand out as a unique category that demands careful attention. These shelf-stable products, ranging from pickled vegetables to tangy condiments, rely on precise pH control and proper processing to ensure they remain safe and stable for consumers. In this webinar, we’ll simplify the complexities of acid and acidified foods, breaking down key factors regarding microbiological safety, stability, and regulatory compliance.
Pesticide testing is a vital part of maintaining the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of food products. For QA and food safety managers, understanding the right time to test for pesticides and how to navigate the complex regulatory landscape is crucial for keeping consumers safe and avoiding costly compliance issues. Click to read our guide on pesticide testing to learn more.
For most US Foods, protein claims are based on a protein quality measurement, called PDCAAS. PDCAAS stands for Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score. Check out our infographic to learn more about protein quality measurement.
Sugar reduction is a growing priority in product development as consumers seek to address concerns related to sugar consumption. Removing sugar from a formulation presents several challenges beyond just replacing its sweetness. This article walks through considerations that must be made for a successful sugar reduction strategy.
