Rupesh Modi is Senior Vice President of Food Safety & Compliance at Hissho Sushi, one of the largest sushi providers in the United States. The company operates in approximately 2,800 retail locations across 48 states, supplying freshly prepared sushi through major grocery retailers nationwide. Rupesh leads enterprise-wide food safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs that support this large and complex retail network.
His work focuses on building scalable compliance systems aligned with FDA Food Code requirements, FSMA regulations, and HACCP-based food safety programs, while strengthening supplier oversight, regulatory readiness, and operational execution across thousands of retail locations. By integrating food safety directly into day-to-day operations, he helps organizations maintain high standards while supporting growth and innovation in retail foodservice.
Rupesh actively participates in industry collaboration focused on advancing food safety practices within the seafood sector, including engagement with initiatives such as the Conference for Food Protection and National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council, which promotes responsible sourcing, traceability, and science-driven standards across the U.S. sushi market.
Known for connecting regulatory strategy with real-world operational solutions, Rupesh works closely with executive leadership, regulatory authorities, and operational teams to build practical compliance frameworks that strengthen consumer trust and improve food safety outcomes across the modern retail food industry.