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Press Release
07 Mar 2018
GFSI Recognises Excellence in Food Safety with its Global Markets Awards 2018
Four companies, Nuts and Legumes Co. (Pakistan), Plantation Industries Limited (Nigeria), Fuji Foods Co. Ltd (Japan) and ASOCIACIONES AGROINDUSTRIALES SERRANAS S.A DE C.V (Mexico), recognised for application of the GFSI Global Markets Programme on their journey towards GFSI certification The GFSI Global Markets Programme sets out how small and medium-size companies can provide safe food, […]
Press Release
28 May 2018
Official Launch: GFSI Global Markets Awards Now Open for Applications
If you’re an SME, it’s time to showcase your commitment to delivering safe food to consumers everywhere PARIS, 28th May 2018 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to announce the launch of its Global Markets Awards 2019. For this third edition, the Awards will recognise companies from across the globe that have leveraged […]
News Update
28 May 2018
Official Launch: GFSI Global Markets Awards Now Open for Applications
If you’re an SME, it’s time to showcase your commitment to delivering safe food to consumers everywhere PARIS, 28th May 2018 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to announce the launch of its Global Markets Awards 2019. For this third edition, the Awards will recognise companies from across the globe that have leveraged […]
Press Release
27 Feb 2020
Global Markets
GFSI Recognises Rising Food Safety Stars Around the World at the Global Markets Awards 2020
Winners from Ethiopia, China, Argentina and Ukraine lead their teams and their regions towards better food safety management systems SEATTLE, WA, 27 February 2020 — The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), together with awards sponsor Greenfence, today announced the 2020 winners of GFSI’s Global Markets Awards. The Global Markets Awards, now in its fourth […]
Press Release
19 Mar 2019
Global Markets
GFSI Web Series Lifts the Lid on Business Growth Through Food Safety in Mexico and Nigeria
GFSI’s Global Markets Programme helps advance food safety across coffee, spices, and cacao exports in Mexico and Nigerian cocoa production. Invited by Nestlé Mexico, Asociaciones Agroindustriales Serranas utilise GFSI tools to standardise and maintain high quality food safety standards across export chains [Link to Web Series episode – A Tale of Mexican Coffee […]
Press Release
22 May 2018
Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange Top of Mind at GFSI Focus Day Mexico
GFSI’s Regional Event Brings Together More than 600 Food Safety Experts from Across the Region MEXICO CITY and PARIS, 22nd May 2018 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recently held the second edition of its Mexico Focus Day in Mexico City on 3rd May. The latest edition of this key, regional event has been a tremendous […]
Blog
21 Feb 2017
GFSI on Strategic Partnerships to Enhance the Safety of Imported Foods
GFSI’s North American Representative, Karil L. Kochenderfer, spoke at this month’s FDA Public Hearing Strategic Partnerships to Enhance the Safety of Imported Foods in College Park, Maryland. We are pleased to share her remarks with you here. GFSI’s North American Representative, Karil L. Kochenderfer, spoke at this month’s FDA Public Hearing Strategic Partnerships to Enhance the […]
Blog
27 Oct 2016
Local Implementation and Global Harmonisation | The Japan GFSI Local Group
GFSI Local Groups lead the local implementation of global strategy, with a vision to improve food safety for consumers no matter where in the world they live. As Chair of the GFSI Japan Local Group, I am honoured to head up this group of dedicated food industry experts. Further, I’m pleased to see how far […]
Blog
24 Aug 2018
Global Markets
6 Top Tips for a Successful Global Markets Awards Application
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)’s 2019 Global Markets Awards, sponsored by greenfence, are rapidly approaching! If you are in the process of or thinking of applying to be one of next year’s winners of this prestigious award, use the following top tips by members of the international selection committee to produce a quality application: Tip […]
Blog
14 Aug 2014
Debunking 5 GFSI Myths | Food Online Interview
While there are many new policies — from both the private sector and governing bodies — designed to improve food safety, they have created some confusion and ambiguity regarding what GFSI is, what it wants to accomplish, and how GFSI will accomplish its goals. While there are many new policies — from both the private […]
News Update
29 May 2019
Global Markets
GFSI Opens Applications for Global Markets Awards 2020
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to open applications for the 2020 Global Markets Awards, sponsored by greenfence and set to showcase fruitful food safety journeys. For this fourth edition, companies from around the world are encouraged to apply by showing their improvements and commitments in food safety using GFSI’s Global Markets Programme. […]
Press Release
27 Feb 2019
Global Markets
GFSI Recognises Food Safety Pioneers for Global Markets Awards 2019
Winners from Africa, Asia, France and LATAM take centre stage in their journey towards a world-class food safety system Golden Sugar Limited, Ashfaq Brothers Eggs Traders, Patisserie Ballion and Alfa Argentina all received high recognition for their work in food safety. The Global Markets Awards intend to highlight the food safety journey of companies from […]
Press Release
18 Feb 2014
GFSI Announces New Board Chairman Vice-Chairs
Cenk Gürol, Group Chief SCM Officer, Aeon CO., LTD & President, Aeon Global SCM CO., LTD, Japan takes over Chairmanship of the GFSI Board of Directors. Mike Robach, Vice President, Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Cargill, USA and Neil Marshall, Global Director, Quality & Food Safety Strategy, Policy and Programs, The Coca-Cola Company, USA […]
Blog
03 Jan 2018
GFSI Turns 18 in 2018 | Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
I have been serving as GFSI Director for 3 years now but I’ve been familiar with GFSI since it was created. I’m delighted with the path GFSI has taken. It has a unique position leading collaboration in food safety across the private and public sectors around the world. It’s the only organisation unifying manufacturers, retailers, […]
Blog
15 Dec 2020
GFSI
An Interview with Outgoing GFSI Board Member Neil Marshall
This month, Neil Marshall, Global Director of Quality & Food Safety at The Coca-Cola Company and longtime GFSI Board member, is retiring. Over the years, Neil has made enormous contributions to GFSI thanks to his commitment and leadership on the GFSI Board. His dedicated support for GFSI has always been greatly appreciated, and he […]
News Update
08 Apr 2020
GFSI
Update on Temporary Audit Measures During Covid-19 Pandemic
Editor’s note: The Global Food Safety Initiative is monitoring the evolving Covid-19 situation on a daily basis and is committed to publishing timely updates and announcements in this space. Please check back here regularly and ensure you are subscribed to receive GFSI News. Food operations everywhere are feeling the effects caused by COVID-19. Around […]