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21 Mar 2026
Transforming Pest Management with a Data-Driven Approach
Food safety is no longer driven by intuition alone. Across today’s global food system, leaders are increasingly turning to data, analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify risks earlier, respond faster and prevent issues before they escalate. As supply chains grow more complex and regulatory expectations rise, food safety programs must move beyond reactive responses […]
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20 Mar 2026
Preventive Pest Control: The Foundation of Food Safety
When the production lines are humming and the warehouse is quiet, it’s easy to assume your facility is secure. But in the world of food safety, silence is often a lie. The spaces you don’t see — the dark voids above suspended ceilings, the narrow cavities inside dry-lined walls, and the silent shadows beneath raised floors — […]
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19 Mar 2026
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The Capacity and Desire to Change Beyond Compliance
Quality and safety in today’s global food system cannot be treated as mere compliance exercises. They are strategic imperatives that define brand integrity, ensure consumer trust, and drive business resilience. While the desire within an organization to reach a state beyond checking required boxes may be felt, the obstacles faced by the food industry to […]
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18 Mar 2026
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How can we better contribute to supply chain robustness and resilience?
Building a robust and resilient food supply chain is no longer just a logistical challenge—it is a collective imperative. One of the most pressing questions for the industry today is: How can we better contribute to supply chain robustness and resilience? The upcoming panel discussion will explore how shifting our collective mindset from reactive management […]
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07 Jun 2025
Science in Action Within GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group
On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, dive into the essential decision-making process behind GFSI’s Benchmarking Requirements. Here, the Co-Chairs of the GFSI Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group, Leda Touliatou, Head of Quality and Food Safety at Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe and Andrew Clarke, Senior Director Quality Assurance at Loblaw Companies Limited, discuss […]
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10 Apr 2025
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 […]
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09 Apr 2025
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 […]
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08 Apr 2025
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 […]
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07 Apr 2025
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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27 Mar 2025
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 […]
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26 Mar 2025
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 […]
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25 Mar 2025
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 […]
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24 Mar 2025
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. […]
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14 Mar 2025
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 […]
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12 Mar 2025
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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11 Mar 2025
Are You Leading the Way? Building Strong Connections for a Safe and Sustainable Food Supply
In today’s food industry, ensuring a safe and sustainable meat and seafood supply demands a fundamental shift in livestock farming and animal health. For those leaders involved in this effort, it is important to recognize the vital role that robust livestock management plays in building a resilient food system. Advancements in medicines, technologies and treatments […]
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