GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of EMEA Local Group
GFSI is delighted to announce the appointment of Bizhan Pourkomalian, McDonald’s Global Safety Director, as the newest retail co-Chair of the GFSI EMEA local group, joining current manufacturer co-Chair Lindsay Hay, PepsiCo Director of Quality Assurance in this pivotal role. Following a strong foundation in academia and research, Bizhan brings nearly 25 years of specialised experience […]
GFSI
4 Reasons for Retailers to Attend the 2021 GFSI Conference
GFSI owes its origins to retail: The organisation was started in 2000 by a group of retailers who came together around a shared goal of safe food for consumers everywhere. Our premier annual event, the GFSI Conference, is now attended by an international delegation of stakeholders from every sector of the food industry, and it […]
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 […]
GFSI Conference
What Can GFSI Do for Your Company?
An invitation to the GFSI Conference from a retail food safety leader. What benefits can your company gain from collaborating with GFSI? Pierre de Ginestel, director of health and quality at the multinational retailer Auchan, shared how important the organisation is for his company’s food safety strategy in a recent interview ahead of the GFSI […]
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The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Calls for Applications to Join the GFSI Steering Committee
PARIS, 23 July 2024 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is pleased to announce that applications are now open to all those eligible to join the GFSI Steering Committee for Retail Applicants Only which may include food service companies and/or Quick Service Restaurant operators. This round of applications and elections comes as part of […]
Call for Participation for the GFSI Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Local Group
The applications are closed. Visit our local groups page if you want to learn more about our work. GFSI is actively seeking food safety experts to help advance the work of its GFSI Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Local Group. GFSI relies heavily on its regional networks via the GFSI Local Groups to […]
Governance
Call for Participation in the GFSI US/Canada Local Group
PARIS, 27th May 2021 —The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI, the Coalition) is the landmark Coalition of Action of food safety from The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), a global industry network working to support Better Lives Through Better Business. The Coalition aims to build consumers’ trust in the food they buy – no matter where […]
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Making Informed Decisions Using Quality Product Data
Shortly after the 2020 GFSI Conference ended, the world was transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the food supply chain faces unprecedented demand and very little certainty, its role has never been more crucial in getting people all over the world the goods they need. While it’s currently impossible to know the permanent effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, the food industry must remain focused on protecting our […]
Food Safety Culture
Connecting the Dots to Measurable Food Safety
/SPONSORED CONTENT/ Almost all foods that are produced, served, and sold have a level of risk that if not handled properly may lead to a product potentially becoming unsafe. As food safety professionals it is our responsibility to design and manage food safety programs that identify and reduce these risks. Managing and measuring food safety […]
Global Food Safety Initiative Appoints New Co-Chair to Lead Coalition of Action’s Steering Committee
Howard Popoola from The Kroger Company Will Join Roy Kirby at Mondelēz International as the SteerCo Leads Tom Wiester from Starbucks Coffee Company Becomes New Vice Co-Chair PARIS, 25th May 2021 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, is pleased to announce […]
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Changes in Board of Directors Structure Mark a New Era for the Global Food Safety Initiative
The GFSI Board elects two Co-Chairs and two Vice-Chairs in a new, parity-based system of governance SEATTLE, WA and PARIS, 28th February 2020 — The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), facilitated by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), announced the results of its annual board election. The change in leadership structure marks a new era […]
Governance
GFSI Welcomes New Food Safety Experts to Its Steering Committee
PARIS, 10th September 2021 – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, is pleased to announce that 6 industry experts have been added to its Steering Committee. The additions, including adding several new retail members, will strengthen GFSI’s governance and help add important voices […]
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GFSI Welcomes New Steering Committee Members
ATLANTA, 27 April 2023 — The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI; the Coalition), The Consumer Goods Forum’s Coalition of Action on food safety, welcomes three new industry experts to the GFSI Steering Committee. The new members of the Steering Committee, who will help shape the direction of the Coalition, drive collaboration between retailers and manufacturers, […]
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 […]
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The Circle of Trust for Food Safety: GFSI’s Newly-inducted Board Co-chairs Explain
2020 is turning out to be a landmark year for GFSI. In addition to releasing Version 2020 of the Benchmarking Requirements and announcing the Race to the Top initiative, the organisation welcomed two new co-chairs to lead its Board of Directors: Craig Wilson of Costco Wholesale Corporation and Roy Kirby of Mondelēz International. The […]
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