GFSI Conference
Set Yourself up for Success in 2022! Grab – or Gift – an Early Bird Ticket for Barcelona
It’s that special time of year – time to close out what has been another challenging year and look with optimism to the year ahead! We understand just how important it is to belong to a supportive community at times like these and we are busy shaping an event where you can connect, share and […]
Registrations Are Now Open for GFSI Conference 2022
GFSI Conference 2022 | Barcelona | 29th-31st March 2022 We are delighted to open registrations for the 2022 GFSI Conference, taking place in Barcelona during the last week of March 2022. After a long two years of connecting virtually, we look forward to connecting in person and reuniting the global food safety community. More than […]
Pest Kinetics – The Implications in Your Facility
We live in a world of movement. Both random and organized movements are a part of almost everything we do. Consider the movement of food products through the channels of production, processing, packaging, and distribution. It’s amazing how a complex series of movements can transform a plant in a field into a healthy, delicious […]
Certification
GLOBALG.A.P Certification at Closed Plant Factories in Japan
GFSI Japan Local Group Communication WG (GFSI): We spoke with Takao Akita, Executive Officer of Vitec Vegetable Factory Co., Ltd., one of the largest plant factory operators in Japan, which obtained GLOBALG.A.P. for all 5 factories in Japan. Vitec Vegetable Factory Co., Ltd. (VVF): Our parent company is Restar Holdings Corporation (HQ: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) which […]
Food Hygiene
Non-toxic pest control for food businesses
From as early as 2500 B.C., toxic chemicals such as sulphur have been used to control and exterminate insects. But, with growing consumer concerns and tighter regulations, we’ve seen an ever-growing shift in demand towards more sustainable pest control practices, with low and non-toxic solutions gaining traction. Solutions that can be more effective than their […]
Food Safety’s Digital Future
Digital HACCP at the Core of Modern Global Food Safety Management The landscape of food safety management is undergoing a significant transformation. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and regulatory demands continue to evolve, food safety professionals must embrace new approaches to maintain high standards and consumer trust. At the 2025 Global Food Safety […]
Red Rover, Red Rover, Let Roof Rat Come Over!
Changing Rules in The Middle of The Game – Rodenticides Remember when you were young, and the many hours spent playing games with friends. Sometimes, during a game, someone would demand the rules change because they felt they were losing. Maybe you thought, “Hey! That’s not fair.” But rather than stinging tears of indignation, physical […]
GFSI Conference
Make the Most of Your Mornings with Special Sessions at the GFSI Conference!
To get the most out of your week in Seattle, be sure to add some Special Sessions to your conference agenda! Attendees who make time for these sessions, which are held at convenient morning intervals, will be the among the first to learn about the most cutting-edge innovations impacting food safety today. This year’s […]
Food Hygiene
A tail of tiny pests rat-ling the food supply chain
Over a quarter (26%) of businesses surveyed, report damage to electrical equipment following a rat infestation[1] Despite their mini size, rodents are a mighty risk. Whether it’s contaminating food with their faeces, urine and hair, spreading germs with their feet or gnawing their way through food packaging, the enormous impact of these small creatures can […]
Case Study
Interview with Niall Harbison, Former Chef, Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of Happy Doggo
Food safety isn’t just a job or a matter of public health – it’s a constant global mission, a commitment to basic human needs. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the challenges facing our food systems, but collaboration is key to progress. Hear the story of one man who transformed personal […]
Benchmarking
Behind the Scenes: Spotlight on Newcomers to the New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group (BHWG)
In October 2022, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Technical Subcommittee initiated essential preparation work under the former Stakeholder Advisory Forum Working Group (SAFWG) to begin the process of developing a new version of the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs). This work has now evolved under the remit of the new GFSI Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working […]
Benchmarking
GFSI Announces New Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has established a new Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group to develop and maintain GFSI Benchmarking Requirements (BMR). Co-chaired by Andrew Clarke from Loblaw and Leda Touliatou from Nestlé, this group will integrate updates from international standards including ISO 22003 and relevant Codex Codes of Practice such as Codex General […]
Sponsored Content
Helping Animals Tell Their Stories – and Ensuring We Listen
Imagine a world where technology allows farmers and ranchers to know how their animals feel, whether showing early signs of potential illness, not eating properly, or exhibiting unusual behaviour. Amazingly, it’s not a world we need to imagine anymore, thanks to innovative technology that allows animals to tell us their stories. It’s what makes the […]
GFSI
GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Legacy and Leadership: GFSI Food Safety Community Unites to Ensure Safe Food for All
SINGAPORE, 9TH APRIL 2024: The highly anticipated 2024 GFSI Conference opened today at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Hotel, championing its mission of ‘Safe Food for All.’ Unfolding against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global environment, this year over 500 industry leaders from the GFSI community convened to tackle urgent challenges at the intersection of […]
Sponsored Content
Leading the Charge in Sustainable Pest Control
In recent decades, we’ve seen a significant shift in the pest control industry towards more sustainable and eco-friendly practices, driven by an internal commitment to recognising and mitigating the environmental impact of traditional pest control methods. Regulatory pressures, corporate social responsibility initiatives and an increased awareness of the ramifications of traditional pest control are […]
Governance
GFSI Steering Committee Studies Trust & Impact – Summary of Q3 Meeting
“Your mission is to ensure we continue to earn the trust of consumers, the industry, IGOs, NGOs and regulators. Good luck. I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes.” This was the challenge laid out for the people around the table in Paris – and those calling in from around the world – at the […]
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