Nanocomposite Food Packaging is Not Ready for Prime Time

by Suzanne Osborne

Packaging improves food safety. It extends shelf-life, protects against damage, and limits pathogen contamination. Plastic is the most common packaging

Beware of Food Fraud During the Coronavirus

By Mitchell Weinberg

Crises of an environmental nature, or as in the case of Coronavirus, a pandemic, bring out the best and worst

Reducing the Threat of SARS-CoV-2: From Farm to Fork

By Keith Warriner

CoVid-19 is the most serious pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918. During this time the food industry has been

How Retailers and Producers Can Reduce Food Waste Safely and Sustainably

By Louise Grinyer

Approximately two thirds of UK consumers surveyed highlighted a willingness to compromise factors such as product consistency, availability and convenience

Virtual Reality Set to Modernize Food Safety Training

By Suzanne Osborne

The Food Safety Modernization Act has raised the standard for global food safety. As a consequence, there is a pressing

Flexible Food Packaging means Safer Food

By Jaan Koel

Flexible packaging has become an obvious solution for brands in the past few years. It is easier to ship for

How to be ahead of the curve with the “free-from” claim

By Jaclyn Bowen

Chemical compounds such as BPA and phthalates are found in a variety of food and consumer packaging. They are not

How to be Audit Ready

By Baharak Chegeni

Being “audit ready” is a hot topic in the food safety industry, as any expert would agree that audits are

Effectively Digitizing Food Safety Audits

By Judy Sebastian

The age of paper-based auditing and reporting is gradually coming to an end. More organizations and even municipalities are

Latest Pathogen Technology Allows Real-time Effectiveness of Cleaning

By Mark McInnes

Cleaning is a fundamental for the safety of any environment. The deposit of microbial organisms on surfaces occurs continuously and

Dubai Leadership: The Digitization of Food Safety Management

By John G. Keogh

“Food safety management will go completely digital by the end of 2020” according to Jehaina Al Ali from the

the Dangerous Side of Food Fraud

By Karen Constable 

Food fraud occurs when food is used deceptively for economic gain, as such, food fraud is not typically committed with the primary intention of causing

Food and Cannabis Industries to Pay Heed to the Good Manufacturing Practices

By Kathy Knutson

The cannabis industry is currently experiencing explosive growth, both in the United States and internationally. Yet the current landscape is

Auditor Shortage Slowly Being Addressed

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

By Lois Harris

Better use of technology could help ease the labour shortage in the auditing field according to

Using Innovative Technology to Solve Historic Food Safety Challenges

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

By Jacki Ross

For decades, the entire food industry has complied with cross-border U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures: Are We Ready? Part 2

Posted: Tuesday, August 14 2019   In the first part of this two-part series on Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures, we

Give Your Customers The Novel Foods They Want – Safely

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Margaret Spence Krewen

With the globalization of the food supply and consumer demand for more global food

Understanding Global Threats To Food Safety: Part 1

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt

Living within a global food system means consumers across the globe are

Preventive Control Plans and the New Canadian Regulations

By Tammy Switucha

Food safety issues can lead to serious health risks for the public and they are costly for businesses responsible for

Tailor Your Training to Food Safety Standards and Your Staff Needs

Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Beth Driscoll

A common refrain in the food industry is “our employees are our most valuable asset,”

High Tech Key to Maintaining Safety in Foodservice and Retail

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

By Melanie Bradley

The supply chain of ingredients is under the microscope like never before, and food safety

How to Protect Your Company from Organic Food Fraud

By Karen Constable

In the first part of this two-part series, we explained the increased number of cases of food fraud in

The Most Unexpected Way to Commit Food Fraud? Organics.

By Karen Constable

With growing consumer demand, a premium price and perceived health benefits, organic food sits squarely in the sights of food

How to Manage Risks in the Food Industry Post-COVID-19

By Brita Ball

The pandemic has led to thousands of essential food workers becoming ill or asymptomatic carriers of the virus. Many

Reducing the Threat of SARS-CoV-2: From Farm to Fork

By Keith Warriner

CoVid-19 is the most serious pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918. During this time the food industry has been

Using Innovative Technology to Solve Historic Food Safety Challenges

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

By Jacki Ross

For decades, the entire food industry has complied with cross-border U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Temperature Control: Affordable, Real-time Data Recorders Finally Available

Posted: Tuesday, September 17 2019 By Bryan Smith

There are many reasons why controlling the storage environment during Read More

Keeping Food Safe During Transportation

Posted: Tuesday, September 17 2019 By Lois Harris

Many industry experts believe that when it comes to food safety, transportation is one of the

Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures: Are We Ready? Part 2

Posted: Tuesday, August 14 2019   In the first part of this two-part series on Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures, we

Bacteriophages: Powerful Weapons in the Arsenal Against Foodborne Illness

Posted: Tuesday, August 14 2019 By Lois Harris

Bacteriophage-based products have been approved for use in food applications and are increasingly commercially available

Understanding Global Threats To Food Safety: Part 1

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt

Living within a global food system means consumers across the globe are

Give Your Customers The Novel Foods They Want – Safely

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Margaret Spence Krewen

With the globalization of the food supply and consumer demand for more global food

Empathy Key to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture

By Joan Martino

Is employee behaviour aligned with better food safety outcomes?

Unquestionably the answer is, “yes!” but it comes packaged along with

ELearning or Classroom Training: Which is Best?

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Jennefer Griffith

The traditional classroom isn’t the only place to get a food safety education or up-skill your

Energize Your Brand With A Strong Food Safety Culture

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Brita Ball

What if “food safety” were part of your company’s brand and your employees consistently reinforced

Preventing Recalls: Learn From Other Companies’ Mistakes

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019

By Leah Roberts

Despite the implementation of FSMA and the more rigorous standards it represents, food safety in

Recovering From A Pathogen-Related Recall

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019

By Lois Harris

More than half of the secret to recovering from a pathogen-related product recall lies in

Brexit Uncertainty Cause for Concern for Regulating EU Food Safety

Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

By Erica Sheward

Events relating to the decision made by UK citizens in 2016 to leave the EU

Tailor Your Training to Food Safety Standards and Your Staff Needs

Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Beth Driscoll

A common refrain in the food industry is “our employees are our most valuable asset,”

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Detection Equipment? Here’s How to Tell

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

By Kathryn Bors

Technology is evolving quickly and food safety regulations are growing more strict. To keep up

Tap into a Large and Growing Market by Getting Certified Organic

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

By Lois Harris

As global demand for organic food and beverages continues to outstrip supply, more and more

Understanding Learners Key to Effective Training

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

By Margaret Spence Krewen

We recognize that technology is evolving at an astounding rate, touching all aspects of

Dissolvable Packaging Requires Regulatory Insight

By Dr Caroline Potter

Dissolvable packaging for food and beverage has emerged as a possible solution to some of the most challenging issues

Lessons from the Cannabis Industry

By Dyanne Parnel

With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers of consumer goods across the globe are

How to be Audit Ready

By Baharak Chegeni

Being “audit ready” is a hot topic in the food safety industry, as any expert would agree that audits are

Effectively Digitizing Food Safety Audits

By Judy Sebastian

The age of paper-based auditing and reporting is gradually coming to an end. More organizations and even municipalities are

Dubai Leadership: The Digitization of Food Safety Management

By John G. Keogh

“Food safety management will go completely digital by the end of 2020” according to Jehaina Al Ali from the

Food and Cannabis Industries to Pay Heed to the Good Manufacturing Practices

By Kathy Knutson

The cannabis industry is currently experiencing explosive growth, both in the United States and internationally. Yet the current landscape is

Auditor Shortage Slowly Being Addressed

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

By Lois Harris

Better use of technology could help ease the labour shortage in the auditing field according to

Using Innovative Technology to Solve Historic Food Safety Challenges

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2019

By Jacki Ross

For decades, the entire food industry has complied with cross-border U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Temperature Control: Affordable, Real-time Data Recorders Finally Available

Posted: Tuesday, September 17 2019 By Bryan Smith

There are many reasons why controlling the storage environment during Read More

Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures: Are We Ready? Part 2

Posted: Tuesday, August 14 2019   In the first part of this two-part series on Food Safety and Shifting Global Pressures, we

Give Your Customers The Novel Foods They Want – Safely

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Margaret Spence Krewen

With the globalization of the food supply and consumer demand for more global food

Understanding Global Threats To Food Safety: Part 1

Posted: Tuesday, July 16 2019 By Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt

Living within a global food system means consumers across the globe are

Empathy Key to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture

By Joan Martino

Is employee behaviour aligned with better food safety outcomes?

Unquestionably the answer is, “yes!” but it comes packaged along with

Preventive Control Plans and the New Canadian Regulations

By Tammy Switucha

Food safety issues can lead to serious health risks for the public and they are costly for businesses responsible for

ELearning or Classroom Training: Which is Best?

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Jennefer Griffith

The traditional classroom isn’t the only place to get a food safety education or up-skill your

Preventing Recalls: Learn From Other Companies’ Mistakes

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019

By Leah Roberts

Despite the implementation of FSMA and the more rigorous standards it represents, food safety in

Tailor Your Training to Food Safety Standards and Your Staff Needs

Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Beth Driscoll

A common refrain in the food industry is “our employees are our most valuable asset,”

Brexit Uncertainty Cause for Concern for Regulating EU Food Safety

Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2019

By Erica Sheward

Events relating to the decision made by UK citizens in 2016 to leave the EU

High Tech Key to Maintaining Safety in Foodservice and Retail

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

By Melanie Bradley

The supply chain of ingredients is under the microscope like never before, and food safety

Is it Time to Upgrade Your Detection Equipment? Here’s How to Tell

Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019

By Kathryn Bors

Technology is evolving quickly and food safety regulations are growing more strict. To keep up

Tap into a Large and Growing Market by Getting Certified Organic

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

By Lois Harris

As global demand for organic food and beverages continues to outstrip supply, more and more

Can Phage Therapy Replace Antibiotics in Growth Promotion?

By Suzanne Osborne

Antibiotics are used extensively in the meat and poultry industry to treat sick animals, prevent disease, and to promote

Latest Pathogen Technology Allows Real-time Effectiveness of Cleaning

By Mark McInnes

Cleaning is a fundamental for the safety of any environment. The deposit of microbial organisms on surfaces occurs continuously and

Bacteriophages: Powerful Weapons in the Arsenal Against Foodborne Illness

Posted: Tuesday, August 14 2019 By Lois Harris

Bacteriophage-based products have been approved for use in food applications and are increasingly commercially available

Pathogen Detection From Farm-to-Fork “A Myth” Spurring Need for Innovation

By Suzanne Osborne

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) holds the promise of food safety from “farm-to-fork” using

Are Pathogens Sneaking Past Your Sampling Method? Automate to Minimize Your Business Risk

By Martha Stone

Professionals in the food safety arena know that the FDA’s new approach for FSMA is prevention of, rather than reaction to, foodborne illness outbreaks. But a

Research Efforts Lower the Safety Risk of Germicidal Ultraviolet Lights

By Dr. Suzanne Osborne

A new twist on an old technology means the food industry could soon harness greater benefits from ultraviolet (UV)

Robotics and Cleaning: Is the Trend Your Friend?

By Mark W. Warner

Outbreaks of food-borne illnesses are big news these days and they can often be traced back to an unintentional

3D and Lab-Grown Foods Gaining Ground on More Traditional Fare. But Are They Safe?

By Jaan Koel

Because of the unique food safety and other benefits it provides, 3D food printing is revolutionizing food production, and sales

Blockchain Technology Set to Revolutionize Food Safety in Supply Chains

By Tomaž Levak, Žiga Drev, and Branimir Rakić

We’ve all heard the term “Blockchain” by now but what exactly is it, and has

How Will Banning Antibiotic Growth Promoters Affect Food Safety?

By Suzanne Osborne

The 1950s, marked by relative wealth for post-war Americans and Europeans, saw an explosion in the demand for meat. When

Are You Really In Control Of Your Facility’s Pest Control?

By Jim Fredericks

Food processors and packagers are faced with an array of challenges regarding pest control, and there are many reasons pests

Temperature Control and Food Safety Software: An Evolving Discipline

By Steven Burton

Temperature monitoring has always been a major food safety issue and regulators continue to turn up the heat, particularly with

Chickening out on Campylobacter in the UK: More Progress Needed

By Suzanne Osborne, Ph.D

If every UK chicken contaminated with Campylobacter went to a football game today, you could fill Wembley Stadium, an

Phage-based Bioactive Paper a Safe Breakthrough for Detecting Bacterial Pathogens in Food

By Hany Anany and Mansel Griffiths

Despite the adoption of various preventive management systems such as HACCP, and the introduction of new

Genetically Modified Salmon Likely a Tough Sell in Some Markets

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois 

Apparently AquaBounty has become aquaculture’s Monsanto. After the company’s genetically engineered Atlantic salmon made history by achieving FDA

The Latest Innovations in Refrigeration Improve Shelf Life

By Leah Roberts

Temperature, moisture and oxygen are major factors relating to pathogen growth in food, and refrigeration plays a key role in

New Truck Disinfection Process Prevents Disease When Transporting Livestock

By Jordi Tordera

In the spring of 2009, the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine flu, spread

Hollywood Dystopia Mirrors Beginning of Food Crises We Already See Today

By Allie Gallant 

The 2014 movie Interstellar is set in the not-too-distant future. The world has become an increasingly uninhabitable dust bowl, and

Genetically Modified Crop Safety: Finding a Needle in a Haystack

By: Suzanne Osborne, Ph.D

The topic of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) is one that generates a substantial amount of controversy in

The Sobering Danger of Mycotoxin Cocktails

By: Suzanne Osborne, PhD 

When determining whether a driver of a motor vehicle is impaired, the number and type of drinks they have

MyCotoxins Linked to Malnutrition in Developing Countries

By: Allie Gallant

Mycotoxins are naturally-occurring toxic metabolites produced

The Key to Maintaining Food Safety during the Pandemic is Clear Communication

By Judy Sebastian

As 2020 unfurled, so did the optimism, confidence and motivation of people around the world. Leaders from various countries were

Empathy Key to Building a Strong Food Safety Culture

By Joan Martino

Is employee behaviour aligned with better food safety outcomes?

Unquestionably the answer is, “yes!” but it comes packaged along with

Energize Your Brand With A Strong Food Safety Culture

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Brita Ball

What if “food safety” were part of your company’s brand and your employees consistently reinforced

ELearning or Classroom Training: Which is Best?

Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2019

By Jennefer Griffith

The traditional classroom isn’t the only place to get a food safety education or up-skill your

Recovering From A Pathogen-Related Recall

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019

By Lois Harris

More than half of the secret to recovering from a pathogen-related product recall lies in

Preventing Recalls: Learn From Other Companies’ Mistakes

Posted: Monday, April 15, 2019

By Leah Roberts

Despite the implementation of FSMA and the more rigorous standards it represents, food safety in

Understanding Learners Key to Effective Training

Posted: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

By Margaret Spence Krewen

We recognize that technology is evolving at an astounding rate, touching all aspects of

Micro-Learning: An Effective Way to Enrich Food Safety Training

By Brita Ball

Research shows that people forget 90% of what they learn in “once-and-done” learning events if it

BRC Global Standards V.8: New Changes for Improving Compliance

By Lauren Solar

The release of a new BRC Global Standards version is always news in the food safety industry and John Kukoly,

Mitigate Your Food Recall Risk through Advance Training

By Steve Hather

Food safety is clearly top of mind for consumers in most countries, spurred on as it is by a series

Training Solutions to Advance Food Safety Culture in a Global Supply Chain

By Brita Ball

People in the food business know that having food safety management systems in place doesn’t guarantee food safety. Inspections and

Simple Solutions to Meal Kit Food Safety Concerns: Is Your Product at Risk?

By Suzanne Osborne

Consumer reports predict that one in every five dinners will be bought online by 2025. Meal kits are going to

Training Time vs Quality Training? Key Issues for Successful Learning Outcomes

By Jennefer Griffith

There’s little doubt that food safety training is top-of-mind in any food business today but it

Sustainability and Food Safety: What’s the Connection?

By J. Marcelo Gomez

Many consumers who are interested in food safety also express concern about animal welfare, rural economies, and environmental sustainability.

What Are the Key Elements Required to Establish a Food Safety Culture?

PART 2: GFSR Interviews Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety Frank Yiannas Click here to watch the webcast

GFSR is pleased to

What Is an Effective Food Safety Culture & What Are the Obstacles to Its Development?

GFSR Interviews Walmart’s Vice President of Food Safety, Frank Yiannas Click here to watch the webcast

GFSR is pleased to have had

Three Key Suggestions for Building a Safer, More Integrated Supply Chain

By Marcelo Gomez

There are many aspects to improving food safety and one that merits additional focus for food manufacturers

How to Improve your Processes with Lean Six Sigma

By Joan Martino

What if the flow-through of products in your operations was on-time, in-full, and had no

Voluntary Recall: Is Your Food Business Prepared to Act Quickly?

 By Allan Stirling

The unthinkable has happened in your food business: you’ve just found out that some of your product has been subject

Ensuring Pet Food Safety: Big Challenges, Steady Results

By: Leah Roberts | April 29, 2016

An increase in pet ownership over the past few years has helped focus attention on the

Safe Food Is in Our Hands: Revolutionize Your Hand Sanitation Program

By Allison Gallant

Sanitation is one of the breakthroughs of modern society: as we connected the dots between waste and disease, we learned