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18 Apr 2026
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From reaction to anticipation: What to remember from bioMérieux & Mérieux NutriSciences special session at GFSI?
Throughout GFSI 2026, a consistent message emerged: the food industry is ready to move beyond reactive food safety models and toward preventive and proactive approaches. Food safety and quality leaders increasingly recognize that reacting after issues occur is inefficient, costly, and unsustainable in a context of growing supply chain complexity and operational pressure. Advanced technologies […]
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16 Apr 2026
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DNA-based Verification Presents a Scientifically Proven Assurance Perspective for Animal Welfare
In food systems built on trust, assurance has traditionally relied on documentation. Audit trails, certificates, declarations and inspections have long been the backbone of compliance. They remain essential. As supply chains become more complex and societal expectations rise, documentation alone is increasingly strained under pressure. This is true for animal welfare. As Susanne Maassen, the […]
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14 Apr 2026
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From Paper to Proof: Aberdeen Angus Beef Authenticity
Beef authenticity has become one of the most pressing challenges facing today’s food industry. As supply chains stretch across regions and involve multiple intermediaries, the risk of mislabelling, substitution or unintended non-compliance increases for beef production. Beef is a high-value protein where claims around origin and breed, such as Angus, carry both commercial significance and […]
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09 Apr 2026
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From Compliance to Credibility
Food supply chains have never been more intricate. A single product can move through farms, transporters, processors, and retailers across multiple regions before reaching the consumer. And while that complexity has grown quietly over time, the demand for transparency has grown loudly. Consumers want to know where food really comes from. Regulators want stronger assurance. Supply […]
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07 Apr 2026
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Embedding Food Safety and Quality at Every Level
In the food industry, “quality” isn’t a department. It’s the heart within the organization that fuels all areas of the business. When food safety and quality (FSQ) are treated as a secondary box to check or a hurdle for the production team to jump over, the risk to the consumer and the brand skyrockets. Commercial […]
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21 Mar 2026
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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
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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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