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
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Integrated Pest Management | June 3, 2026 | Register
Recall Policy and Action Plan | June 24, 2026 | Register
Root Cause Analysis | July 15, 2026 | Coming Soon
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On-Demand Webinars
Check out past webinars in the Best in Class webinar series below.
Eurofins Supplement Testing and the Eurofins Assurance network are pleased to announce that their Certified Dietary Supplement and Clean Sport Certified programs are now incorporated into SuppCo’s TrustScore® supplement quality rating system. This integration strengthens Eurofins Supplement Testing and Eurofins Assurance’s role in third party supplement verification and enhances TrustScore® as a comprehensive benchmark, giving brands greater visibility in a market where trust and transparency matter more than ever.
Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories announces the appointment of Dr. John Henson as Director of Technical Services. With 26+ years of experience in meat science, food safety, academia, and industry consulting, Dr. Henson brings extensive technical expertise and leadership to support Eurofins’ growing scientific and client programs.
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) have released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), signaling what many observers see as a notable shift in federal nutrition messaging. Read our overview on the new guidelines.
Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories introduces the Advanced Learning Institute, offering accredited food safety training programs from HACCP, SQF, BRCGS, and FSPCA to practical courses on sanitation, Listeria management, auditing, and more for food manufacturers and professionals.
The team at Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center is proud to announce the launch of its new "Healthy" Claim Compliance Service designed to help food manufacturers navigate the FDA's updated criteria for the use of the term "Healthy" on food labels.
The Eurofins Nutrition Analysis Center in Des Moines, Iowa, is pleased to announce the launch of a specialized analytical method for Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in pet chew supplements. This new capability supports the growing demand for validated testing in the pet supplement market, particularly in preventative joint health.
Eurofins Analytical Laboratories has been recertified by the International Olive Council (IOC), reaffirming its position as the largest and only independent U.S. contract laboratory accredited for olive oil quality and authenticity testing. Learn how this recognition supports product integrity and industry standards.
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance are pleased to announce the launch of Clean Sport Certified. This Product Certification programme is designed to safeguard the quality of dietary supplements, ingredients and food intended for athletes. Brands, retailers, and facilities in the dietary supplements industry can leverage this programme to demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance and quality. Click to learn more about this new certification.
Eurofins announces the formation of Eurofins Rapid Microbiology Laboratories, LLC, enhancing rapid testing speed, accuracy, and service for U.S. perishable markets.
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing, Madison and Eurofins Assurance are pleased to announce the launch of product certification designed to safeguard the quality of dietary supplements, ingredients and food. Brands, retailers, and facilities in the dietary supplements industry can leverage these new schemes to demonstrate their commitment to regulatory compliance and quality. Click to learn more about this new certification.
