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
Sign up for one of our upcoming live sessions. Calendar already booked up during this time? No problem! Register today, and you will receive a copy of the webinar recording within three business days after the live event.
Integrated Pest Management | June 3, 2026 | Register
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
Check out past webinars in the Best in Class webinar series below.
This webinar from our Best-in-Class series, compiled and presented by Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute lead instructor Mike Cramer, provides an introductory lesson on Foreign Material Prevention as it applies to food processing operations. Originally Aired on May 6, 2026
This webinar from our Best-in-Class series, compiled and presented by Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute lead instructor Mike Cramer, provides an introductory lesson on Food Allergen Management as it applies to food processing operations. Originally Aired on April 15, 2026
Watch our webinar for an introduction to Eurofins QTA’s Modeling as a Service (MaaS) offering, a flexible way for organizations to build, maintain, and improve chemometric models for FTIR and FTNIR analysis without committing to a full turnkey option. Whether you already have an IR program or are looking to start one, MaaS provides a scalable path that fits your needs and the level of support you are looking for. Original Airdate: April 16, 2026
This session explores current state and Federal efforts to define ultra-processed foods and establish related nutritional and ingredient constraints. We discuss how these evolving definitions influence product development, including new challenges surrounding ingredient selection, consumer perception, and regulatory compliance. Originally Aired on April 1, 2026
This webinar focuses on the key improvements for dietary fiber testing with AOAC 2017.16 and AOAC 2022.01 versus the previous AOAC 2009.01 and AOAC 2011.25 methods, the impact for certain products and fiber types, and the status for the movement to these new methods from scientific organizations and international reference guidelines. Originally Aired on March 10, 2026
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 Brianne Traynor, Projects Manager at Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison, Inc.. Originally aired on March 11, 2026.
This webinar from our Best-in-Class series, compiled and presented by Eurofins Advanced Learning Institute lead instructor Mike Cramer, provides an introductory lesson on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) as they apply to food processing operations. Originally Aired on March 25, 2026
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 Dr. Kangming Ma, President at Eurofins QTA. Originally aired on January 20, 2026.
The production and distribution of foods, beverages, nutraceuticals, and related products can offer a wide variety of unique challenges at every stage of development and release, including off-odors and off-flavors, discolorations, and the presence of foreign materials. This webinar covers various analytical strategies for troubleshooting these challenging problems. Originally Aired on January 21, 2026.
As the industry looks ahead, the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) offers a pivotal launch point for 2026 and a chance for producers and processors to explore new solutions that strengthen operations. This webinar is designed to help you get a head start. Join us for a preview of the key issues, trends, and testing strategies we’re watching for the year ahead. Originally Aired on December 10, 2025
