Stephen Dombroski

Stephen Dombroski is QAD’s director for the consumer markets. Dombroski has over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and supply chain, and has helped multiple companies in a number of industries to implement S&OP concepts and processes.

From Recall Reaction to Prevention: How AI Is Changing Food Safety Execution

Stephen Dombroski

September 3, 2026

The recalls making headlines are not happening because food manufacturers stopped caring about safety. They are happening because the systems designed to catch problems are built to record what happened, not to prevent what is about to happen. This is one area where agentic AI can be transformational for food supply chains.

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FSMA 204: The Clock Is Ticking, and Most Food Manufacturers Are Already Behind

Stephen Dombroski

July 17, 2025

Manufacturers now have a grace period to get the right systems, processes and teams in place. If you move quickly, you can use this time to implement a traceability strategy that not only meets compliance but builds long-term supply chain resilience.

The Impact of AgriTech on the Food Manufacturing Industry

Stephen Dombroski

August 28, 2023

The AgriTech industry is entwined with food manufacturing with automated and innovative technologies, making big moves forward on technology, automation and sustainability.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.