On Demand Until September 24, 2027
Duration: 30 minutes
Abstract
Foreign material contamination remains one of the most persistent challenges in food and beverage manufacturing. Yet many plants are unaware of how they stack up—on everything from frequency to prevention to response programs. Join us as we review the results from surveying over 170 FSQA and operations leaders on foreign material challenges. We will walk through the full results of the 2026 Foreign Material Contamination Benchmark Survey, including:
- How often FM events are really happening, and how that compares to what plants report up the chain
- Where contamination is coming from, such as equipment wear, packaging, ingredients, and the sources leaders flag most
- The real maturity of detection programs and where the gap is between "in place" and "working well"
- What is driving investment decisions, and the factors FSQA and ops leaders weigh when making the case for new prevention technology
- How to benchmark your own contamination rates and detection maturity against industry peers
Whether you are building a budget case or just want to know where your program stands against the rest of the industry, this session will give you the data to back it up.
 Michael Lenz Marketing Director FlexXray Michael Lenz has served as Marketing Director at FlexXray since 2023, helping bring a better understanding of foreign material risks and solutions to the food industry. He has been the lead architect of FlexXray's Foreign Material Benchmark report since its creation in 2024. Previously, he held roles in the manufacturing and supply chain space, and brings a wealth of experience working across many segments of the industry.  Kurt Westmoreland Chief Commercial Officer FlexXray Kurt Westmoreland is the Chief Commercial Officer for FlexXray and has more than 35 years of experience in food safety. His early career focused on analytical testing with Silliker and evolved into a trusted and well-respected sales and commercial operations executive with Mérieux NutriSciences for 28+ years, helping the company expand to a fully integrated food safety provider. Throughout his career, Kurt has been an active member in several industry associations, including IFT, IAFP, AFFI, IPPE, BIFSCO, NAMI, and several others.  Adrienne Blume, M.A. (Moderator) Editorial Director Food Safety Magazine Adrienne Blume, M.A. is Editorial Director of Food Safety Magazine, a BNP Media brand. She has more than 20 years of experience in B2B technical media, including the food safety/quality and energy technology sectors. She manages the editorial content for Food Safety Magazine and its podcast, Food Safety Matters, and also serves on the Educational Advisory Board for the annual Food Safety Summit. She keeps a pulse on trends, issues, and regulatory developments in food safety by attending and moderating sessions at food industry and food safety conferences worldwide. Ms. Blume holds an M.A. degree in English and Publishing from Rosemont College and B.A. degrees in English and Anthropology from Webster University.
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