GFSI
GFSI Welcomes New Steering Committee Member from Wegmans
GFSI is pleased to welcome Brian Olney, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing at Wegmans Food Markets, to its Steering Committee. His addition reinforces the Coalition’s commitment to advancing global food safety through leadership and collaboration. With a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo and extensive leadership experience across pharmacy, […]
Governance
GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group
GFSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Cosby, Director Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of The Kroger Co., as the new Retail co-Chair of the GFSI US-Canada local group, joining current Manufacturer co-Chair Tammy Hogan, Senior Innovation, Technology & Quality Manager of General Mills. Catherine is an experienced food safety professional with 19 […]
My 2025 GFSI Conference Experience: Bringing Science and Trust Together for a Safe and Sustainable Food Supply
Nature’s Barcode: DNA as a Powerful Tool for a Trusted Food Supply It’s been an incredible few days at this year’s Global Food Safety Initiative Conference (GFSI) in Dublin. I’ve been inspired after speaking at this conference and to have been part of conversations, discussions and a shared commitment to build a more resilient and […]
GFSI’s Interim Director Appointed to Steer GFSI Forward
[Paris, 10/03/2025] – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a Coalition of Action within The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson as its interim Director. This strategic move will ensure GFSI continues to drive progress in enhancing food safety across the globe. Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director of The Consumer Goods […]
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 […]
Keeping Food Safe with Smart Environmental Monitoring Programs
When it comes to food safety, simply testing the final product isn’t enough. Contamination can happen at any stage of production, which is why Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP) are so crucial. Think of an EMP as a safety net—it helps food manufacturers catch potential risks before they turn into bigger problems. A well-planned program keeps […]
Beyond Compliance: The Digital Transformation of Food Safety at GFSI 2025
As the curtains close on the 2025 Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference in Dublin, one message resonates loud and clear: the future of food safety management is digital. Across keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, industry leaders underscored the urgent need to modernize food safety practices to keep pace with an increasingly complex global […]
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GFSI Conference DAY 3 – From Vision to Action
DUBLIN, 3rd APRIL 2025: Reflecting on a successful Day 3 at the GFSI Conference 2025, we saw future-forward inspiration leading directly to actionable strategies. Here’s a look at the highlights and key takeaways. Forging a Path Towards a Transparent and Secure Food Supply Chain Donald Prater of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) painted […]
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GFSI Conference DAY 2 – Deepening Dialogue and Exploring Innovation
DUBLIN, 2nd APRIL 2025: Exploring pivotal themes shaping the future of safe food for all, Day 2 of the GFSI Conference 2025 built upon the foundations laid on the opening day. The transformative influence of data and digital transformation in food safety practices With input from McCormick & Company, Mars, Inc. and Nestlé, the plenary […]
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GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Global Resilience and Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future
DUBLIN, 1ST APRIL 2025: The highly anticipated 2025 GFSI Conference opened today at The Convention Centre Dublin. “From a retail perspective, it really is at the heart and the core of what we do, providing food safely to our consumers, across all of our networks of stores, wherever we may be in the world.” – […]
Tackling Listeria Head-On
Strengthening Food Safety and Re-establishing Consumer Trust Listeria spp. is a naturally occurring bacteria found in soil, water, and animals. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that survives (and sometimes thrives) in many different environments. And, unfortunately, some of those environments include food manufacturing sites around the world. In the European Union (EU), Listeriosis cases rose […]
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 […]
Safe Collaboration Through Data Sharing
The Future of Food Safety & Quality is NOW Why Food Safety Needs a Smarter Approach Food safety is a dynamic challenge. New risks emerge, regulations evolve, and supply chains grow more complex. Yet, the way we manage food safety remains largely unchanged, relying on traditional risk assessments, testing, audits, and fragmented data sources. […]
Are You Leading the Way? Forging Safe and Sustainable Food Supply with Science
The global food system has a growing challenge in relation to food origin and an opportunity to evolve. As consumer expectations shift, the demand for transparency in meat and seafood supply chains has never been greater. While proactive livestock health management is critical to building a resilient food supply, the next step is ensuring that […]
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 […]
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