Arguably, there’s no greater hero to a company in the midst of a disaster or terrorist threat than those who are prepared to handle an emergency and shield your company’s assets from danger.

<p>By: Doug Baker, Vice President Industry Relations &ndash; Private Brands, Technology, Loss Prevention, Food Marketing Institute<br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/13926806257_2dc5964b1d_o.tmb-large-350-.jpg?sfvrsn=4e62726e_1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Superheroes " title="Superheroes " style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" />In times of crisis, it&rsquo;s food defenders to the rescue! &nbsp;Arguably, there&rsquo;s no greater hero to a company in the midst of a disaster or terrorist threat than those who are prepared to handle an emergency and shield your company&rsquo;s assets from danger. &nbsp;</p> <p>More than ever, immediate threats are unknown in today&rsquo;s current political and economic environment. <a href="https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2017/02/15/food-defense-cross-your-t-s-and-dot-your-i-s">Earlier this year</a>, we discussed the importance of securing your supply chain to meet the demands of consumers who are increasingly scrutinizing retailers and their products. That&rsquo;s why food processors and suppliers must remain vigilant in order to protect their people, food, and brands. </p> <p>The Food Marketing Institute will host the <a href="file:///I:/fmi.org/supplierfooddefense">2017 Food Defense/Crisis Management/Emergency Preparedness Management Certificate</a> course for food processors and suppliers on Tuesday, June 20 &ndash; Wednesday, June 21, 2017. The course will include:</p> <ul> <li>Food Defense Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow! What Would You Do?</li> <li>Understanding the New Face of Crime and Terrorism</li> <li>FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)</li> <li>Employee Tampering/Sabotage of Products</li> <li>The Age of Social Media: Brand Protection</li> <li> Understanding the Legal Pitfalls of Negligent Security</li> <li>Developing Your Facility&rsquo;s General Security Plans and Mitigation Strategies</li> <li> Security Vulnerability/Risk Assessments for Retail Establishments</li> <li>Emergency Evacuations &amp; Preparedness</li> <li>Supply Chain, Cargo &amp; Transportation Security</li> <li>Crisis Management</li> <li>Workplace Violence</li> <li>Active Shooter Preparedness</li> </ul> <p>This two-day certificate course will help you protect your company&rsquo;s assets, products, and employees, as well as, help prevent, mitigate and respond to a disaster, emergency or terrorist threats. Participants will receive a certificate of completion in Food Defense-Emergency Preparedness. <a href="http://www.fmi.org/SupplierFoodDefense">Register here</a>. </p> <p>Don&rsquo;t despair, food retailers! We&rsquo;re hosting a course for food retailers on August 22 &ndash; August 23, 2017. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/retailfooddefense">www. FMI.org/RetailFoodDefense.</a></p> <span style="font-size: 8px;">Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bagogames/13926806257">BogoGames, Flickr, 2014</a></span>

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