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Beyond Recall: The Cost of Food Safety Failures and the Value of Preventive Controls
In the fast-paced world of food manufacturing, ensuring the safety of the products that reach consumers is critical. Food safety incidents not
Read MoreThe Perils of PowerPoint: New Ways to Boost Engagement in Food Safety Training
By Lute Atieh
In the world of food safety training, the battle against boredom is real, and PowerPoint presentations are the sworn
Read MoreThree Things You Can Do Today to Empower Your People and Improve Food Safety
By Alex Hanley
When was the last time you took a walk through your facility and had a simple conversation with someone on
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Non-Food Suppliers in Food Fraud Prevention
By John Spink
If you sell products to the food industry, then you ARE in the food industry and ARE required to
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the USDA’s Enhanced Organic Enforcement Rule
By Allison McLeod
Year over year, consumers seek more nutritious and healthier food options when grocery shopping. A study from the Read More
Training with Impact: 4 Ways to Guarantee Consistent Execution in Your Plant
By Alex Hanley
In the food industry, training is a means to an end, and the end is consistent performance in the plant.
Read More‘Poisoned’ vs. Progress: A Balanced View on Food Production and Regulation
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By Keith Warriner
For many consumers, their only concern around food is how to navigate the aisles of the supermarket
Read MoreBeyond the Binders: The Future of Tech-Enhanced Food Safety Audits
By Tyler Williams
Imagine walking through a manufacturing facility, virtually witnessing an audit through a pair of smart glasses.
Next, imagine using
Read MoreBolstering Your ESG Efforts with Sustainability-Based Certifications
By Lisa Spicka
The food industry is one of the industries most impacted by climate change. Natural disasters and shifting temperatures impact growing
Read MoreFSVP: Bridging the Gap Between Domestic and Imported Food Standards
By Jennifer Crandall
In 2011, the United States signed into law the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) to shift the from reactive food
Read MoreIn the Driver’s Seat: Five Ways to Elevate Your Audit Experience
By Alex Hanley
Food safety audits, when done right, can be both fair and effective – but in order to optimize the experience
Read MoreSowing the Seeds of Food Safety: Mitigating Risks in Agriculture
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In today’s increasingly interconnected global food system, agricultural practices lay the foundational stone for overall food safety. With
Read MoreThe Future of Food is Two-Dimensional
By Liz Sertl
Digital technology has changed the way consumers engage with brands, retailers and information. We now expect easy access to an
Read MoreHow Global Events are Reshaping Food Safety Strategies
By Andrea Tolu
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020—in the words of the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development—
Read MoreBuilding Resiliency in Your Supply Chain: Three Simple Steps
By Alex Hanley
Who would have thought five years ago that “supply chain issues” would become a common household phrase? Things certainly have
Read MoreBuilding the Case to Digitize Your Food Safety Testing
By David Hatch
We hear a lot about the efficacy of food safety testing. The benefits of having a well-rounded and robust testing
Read MoreCatastrophic Failure: Lessons Learned from the Top 5 Food Safety Events
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Over the past 25 years, the food industry has witnessed several food safety incidents that have had severe consequences
Read MoreCommunicating Food Safety: A Part of Building and Protecting Your Brand
By Linda Eatherton
Nothing is more aggravating or concerning than to see misinformation spread about food safety protocols and technology. Distorted information can
Read MoreExpanding Edibles into Canada: Key Considerations for US Cannabis Companies
By Tina Chang
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized and strictly regulated the production, distribution, sale, import, export, and possession
Read MoreSupplement Safety Regulations: Food vs. Pharmaceuticals
By Dilia Narduzzi
Supplements are big business. According to Grandview Research, the 2021 global dietary supplement market was valued at over 150 billion
Read MoreThe Importance of Document Validation and Verification for the Food Industry
By Ali Asgar Abbas
Foodborne diseases in the United States significantly impact human lives, the national economy, and the food industry. As such,
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INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
What You Need to Know About the USDA’s Enhanced Organic Enforcement Rule
By Allison McLeod
Year over year, consumers seek more nutritious and healthier food options when grocery shopping. A study from the Read More
Bolstering Your ESG Efforts with Sustainability-Based Certifications
By Lisa Spicka
The food industry is one of the industries most impacted by climate change. Natural disasters and shifting temperatures impact growing
Read MoreExpanding Edibles into Canada: Key Considerations for US Cannabis Companies
By Tina Chang
On October 17, 2018, the Government of Canada legalized and strictly regulated the production, distribution, sale, import, export, and possession
Read MoreGet Your Data Together to Better Manage High-Risk Foods
By Angela Fernandez
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule on requirements for on requirements for additional traceability records for certain
Read MoreFDA Guidance on Lead Contamination in Baby Food
By Jaclyn Bowen
The US baby food and infant formula industry has seen its fair share of food safety related headlines in
Read MoreIs Sustainable Packaging Food Safe?
By Maria Spinetta
The latest trend in packaging is sustainability, but does it come at the cost of contaminating the food it is
Read MoreCertifying to ISO 22003-1
Harmonization: ISO 22003-1 and 22003-2 for food safety audit and certification.
ISO 22003-1 is a supplement to ISO 17021-1: 2015, an
Read MorePut Science and Regulatory Insight Upfront for Meat Alternatives
By Annina Halvorseth and Annie-Laure Robin
As the market for meat alternatives continues to expand, plant-based products are an innovation hotspot. There’s
Read MoreHow to Prepare for the Baby Food Safety Act
By Jackie Bowen
In February 2021, the results of a congressional investigation revealed levels of arsenic, lead and other toxic metals
Read MoreWhere’s the Beef? Cell-Cultured Meat Grown in a Lab Needs Regulation
By Jayne Roth
What will we find next on the grocery store shelf? A plethora of food and beverages beyond your imagination continue
Read MoreNanocomposite 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
Read MoreBeware 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
Read MoreReducing 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreVirtual 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
Read MoreFlexible 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreEffectively 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
Read MoreLatest 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
Read MoreDubai 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
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PREVENTATIVE CONTROLS AND RISK
Beyond Recall: The Cost of Food Safety Failures and the Value of Preventive Controls
In the fast-paced world of food manufacturing, ensuring the safety of the products that reach consumers is critical. Food safety incidents not
Read MoreHow Global Events are Reshaping Food Safety Strategies
By Andrea Tolu
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020—in the words of the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development—
Read MoreCommunication: Your Cyber Crime Fighting Secret
By Linda Eatherton
Cybercrime threatens every operating organization. Data thieves and trolls lurk in cyberspace waiting for an opportunity to attack, and
Read MoreThe Importance of AI and Predictive Analysis in Food Safety Management Systems
By Maria-Eleni Dimitrakopoulou
In the 21st-century food safety challenges remain a hurdle since incidents all over the world are constantly reported. Foodborne pathogens,
Read MoreWhen Risks Evolve: How to Manage Emerging Foodborne Pathogens
By Richard Onley
Most food businesses have longstanding strategies in place to monitor and manage microbiological safety. Yet food safety risks are continually
Read MoreAn Ounce of Prevention: Comparing US and Canadian Food Safety Regulations
By Nidhi Chaturvedi
The goal of both the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is
Read MoreHow Poor Pest Management Can Affect Your Food Safety
By Violetta Njunina
Pests destroy crops, contaminate food, and spread disease through their fur, droppings, saliva, urine, and bacteria. As such, they
Read More3 Preventative Controls of Pathogens on Low Moisture Foods
By Keith Warriner
My previous article on low moisture foods provided a background into the food safety issues and pathogens linked to low
Read MoreTake Steps Now to Protect Your Company from a Cybersecurity Attack
By Faith Beaty
Food safety, information and cyber security may not seem to be related topics, nevertheless cyber threats are risks within the
Read MoreDemystifying Root Cause Analysis: Key Steps to Approach Problem Solving
By Geoff Farrell
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic method of problem solving that can be used to identify and resolve core
Read MoreKnow Your Limits: How Pesticides Protect Your Food Supply
By Dilia Narduzzi
Before a new pesticide is brought to market, it undergoes rigorous testing to make sure that handling it is
Read MoreClimate Issues: Drastic Change Needed to Protect Food Safety and Security
By Dr. Louise Manning
Consumers expect the food they purchase to be high-quality and safe. Assuring food security means there must be sufficient,
Read MoreManaging Risk Will Ensure Food Safety Post-Pandemic
By Dr. Sylvain Charlebois
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new era of food safety, in which risks are managed and perceived
Read MoreProtect Your Brands From Expiry Date Fraud
By Karen Constable
Food fraud takes many forms, but it primarily falls into two categories. Either the food itself is adulterated, or
Read MoreConsumer Trust Can Be Earned Even in a Pandemic, Here’s How
By Lisa Jo Lupo
Striving for perfection is an ideal goal in business. But in doing so, it is essential to face the
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreReducing 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
Read MoreUsing Innovative Technology to Solve Historic Food Safety Challenges
By Jacki Ross
For decades, the entire food industry has complied with cross-border U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and health and safety
Read MoreTemperature Control: Affordable, Real-time Data Recorders Finally Available
By Bryan Smith
There are many reasons why controlling the storage environment during food transportation is important, not
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FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE
What You Need to Know About the USDA’s Enhanced Organic Enforcement Rule
By Allison McLeod
Year over year, consumers seek more nutritious and healthier food options when grocery shopping. A study from the Read More
In the Driver’s Seat: Five Ways to Elevate Your Audit Experience
By Alex Hanley
Food safety audits, when done right, can be both fair and effective – but in order to optimize the experience
Read MoreFortifying the Future: Food Safety and Business Resilience
Content Produced by GFSR
Every food and beverage organization wants to be known for consistently delivering safe, high-quality food products to consumers
Read MoreIn Brief: The WHO’s Global Strategy for Food Safety through 2030
By Mariella Bustamante
At the 75th Session of the World Health Assembly held in May 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed a
Read MoreInvolved in a Food Safety Dispute? Time to Call an Expert Witness
By Andrea Tolu
When food quality and safety disputes happen, the parties involved may not always agree on who’s right or wrong.
Read MoreHow Gamification, Computer Vision and IoT is Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance
By Andrea Tolu
Hand hygiene is a long-standing issue in the food industry. While hand hygiene may seem to be simple and
Read MorePreparing for an FDA Inspection a Necessary Part of Your Food Safety Plan
By Kathy Knutson
Are you worried about the FDA showing up on your doorstep? Even the most diligent companies wonder when the FDA
Read MoreDissolvable 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
Read MoreLessons from the Cannabis Industry
By Dyanne Parnel
With the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers of consumer goods across the globe are
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreEffectively 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
Read MoreDubai 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
Read MoreFood 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
Read MoreAuditor 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
Read MoreUsing Innovative Technology to Solve Historic Food Safety Challenges
By Jacki Ross
For decades, the entire food industry has complied with cross-border U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and health and safety
Read MoreTemperature Control: Affordable, Real-time Data Recorders Finally Available
By Bryan Smith
There are many reasons why controlling the storage environment during food transportation is important, not
Read MoreFood 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
Read MoreGive Your Customers The Novel Foods They Want – Safely
By Margaret Spence Krewen
With the globalization of the food supply and consumer demand for more global food sources, there has been a
Read MoreUnderstanding Global Threats To Food Safety: Part 1
By Dr. Jennifer van de Ligt
Living within a global food system means consumers across the globe are dependent upon the food safety
Read MoreEmpathy 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
Read MorePreventive 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
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FOOD SAFETY CULTURE AND TRAINING
The Perils of PowerPoint: New Ways to Boost Engagement in Food Safety Training
By Lute Atieh
In the world of food safety training, the battle against boredom is real, and PowerPoint presentations are the sworn
Read MoreThree Things You Can Do Today to Empower Your People and Improve Food Safety
By Alex Hanley
When was the last time you took a walk through your facility and had a simple conversation with someone on
Read MoreCommunicating Food Safety: A Part of Building and Protecting Your Brand
By Linda Eatherton
Nothing is more aggravating or concerning than to see misinformation spread about food safety protocols and technology. Distorted information can
Read MoreCybersecurity – a vital part of your company’s safety culture
By Kristin Demoranville
Incorporating safety programs into an organization’s culture is paramount in the food industry, where the integrity of the food supply
Read MoreGetting Your Employees to Give a %$&# About Food Safety Training
By Lute Atieh
If your employees are reading Standard Operating Procedures and enduring death by PowerPoint for their new hire training or,
Read MoreCultural Intelligence Helps Build a Food Safety Culture
By Judy Sebastian
Today, my breakfast was the sum of fifteen ingredients coming together. In case you’re wondering, raisins were not one of
Read MoreThe New Normal for Workers and Food Service
By Lauren Solar
A post-COVID world still seems like an unrealistic dream, but before long we will emerge from the pandemic. How have these
Read More3 Steps to Kickstart Your Food Safety Culture Program
By Austin Welch
Famed management scholar Peter Druker once claimed, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” While strategy is important, company culture ultimately drives
Read MoreDetermining Your Return on Investment (ROI) for Food Safety Training
By Akhila Vasan
Do you remember the last time you started a new job? All the hours of onboarding. Maybe some basic
Read MoreHow Memes and Millennial Culture Can Keep Food Safe
By Prof. Dr. Darin Detwiler.
I recently heard a joke that a Zoom call is much like holding a séance – the older
Read MoreBuilding Quality Management into Food Safety Training Can Help Mitigate Your Company’s Risk
By Michelle Rzendzian
When it comes to training and food safety, quality management is key in ensuring consistency and excellence. An organization
Read MoreThe Psychological Secret to Employee Motivation Will Improve Food Safety
By Austin Welch
It’s an early spring morning on March 21, 2007, in the small town of Blakely, GA, and the quality manager
Read MoreHow Encouraging Psychological Safety Prevents Disaster
By Austin Welch
In March of 1977, the small airport on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands was cloaked in heavy
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Your Virtual Training
By Tina Brillinger
Food safety training is no longer confined to webinar platforms. With the advent of Covid-19 and social isolation, companies have
Read MoreHow to Blow the Whistle on Food Safety Issues
By Judy Sebastian
The impact of whistleblowing is a long-lasting one. By definition, a whistleblower is an individual who “reveals something covert or
Read MoreKey to Staff Retention in Restaurants is to Implement a Food Safety Culture
By Lauren Solar
The food service sector has a high staff turnover rate, with industry estimates suggesting that fast food workers leave at
Read MoreProtecting Essential Workers in the Food Industry Necessary
By Susie Hoeller
March 2020 was the onset of millions of hospitalizations and deaths, as well as the unprecedented economic and social
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreEmpathy 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
Read MoreEnergize Your Brand With A Strong Food Safety Culture
By Brita Ball
What if “food safety” were part of your company’s brand and your employees consistently reinforced that message through their behaviour?
Read MoreELearning 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
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FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Sowing the Seeds of Food Safety: Mitigating Risks in Agriculture
Content Produced by GFSR
In today’s increasingly interconnected global food system, agricultural practices lay the foundational stone for overall food safety. With
Read MoreThe Future of Food is Two-Dimensional
By Liz Sertl
Digital technology has changed the way consumers engage with brands, retailers and information. We now expect easy access to an
Read MoreHow Global Events are Reshaping Food Safety Strategies
By Andrea Tolu
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020—in the words of the OECD, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development—
Read MoreFortifying the Future: Food Safety and Business Resilience
Content Produced by GFSR
Every food and beverage organization wants to be known for consistently delivering safe, high-quality food products to consumers
Read MoreBuilding the Case to Digitize Your Food Safety Testing
By David Hatch
We hear a lot about the efficacy of food safety testing. The benefits of having a well-rounded and robust testing
Read MoreCatastrophic Failure: Lessons Learned from the Top 5 Food Safety Events
Content Produced by GFSR
Over the past 25 years, the food industry has witnessed several food safety incidents that have had severe consequences
Read MoreCommunicating Food Safety: A Part of Building and Protecting Your Brand
By Linda Eatherton
Nothing is more aggravating or concerning than to see misinformation spread about food safety protocols and technology. Distorted information can
Read MoreSupplement Safety Regulations: Food vs. Pharmaceuticals
By Dilia Narduzzi
Supplements are big business. According to Grandview Research, the 2021 global dietary supplement market was valued at over 150 billion
Read MoreHow the Internet of Things (IoT) Improves Food Traceability
By Emily Newton
Internet of Things (IoT) technology has helped people gain visibility over everything from patient vital signs to the environmental characteristics
Read MoreCybersecurity – a vital part of your company’s safety culture
By Kristin Demoranville
Incorporating safety programs into an organization’s culture is paramount in the food industry, where the integrity of the food supply
Read MoreThe Importance of AI and Predictive Analysis in Food Safety Management Systems
By Maria-Eleni Dimitrakopoulou
In the 21st-century food safety challenges remain a hurdle since incidents all over the world are constantly reported. Foodborne pathogens,
Read MoreCleanTech 2 – A green solution revolutionizing sanitation in the food industry
By Anselm Doering
Since the pandemic, there has been a heightened concern and awareness surrounding the uses and controls of pathogens, sanitizers
Read MoreTop Food Safety Trends to Keep Watch for in 2023
By Chris Koger
Headlines from 2022 are influencing some of the food safety tech trends in store for this year, as the Food
Read MoreAdopting Blockchain Technology in the Food Industry
By Anthony Raschke
In recent years the food Industry has made significant advances in managing food safety. However, the rate of consumer recalls,
Read MoreAre Virtual Inspections Here to Stay Post Pandemic?
By Erin Rector
More than two years ago the world as we knew it became “remote” almost overnight thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Read MoreSupport Your Employees and Brand With A Strong Food Safety Culture
The second ebook in our series on food safety culture is an essential resource for professionals involved in the food industry. Brought to Read MoreHow To Drive Food Safety Culture Through Training
This first of our two-part ebook series is an essential resource for professionals involved in the food industry. This ebook features an introduction Read MoreCOVID: Navigating the Pandemonium in the Food Industry
As the impact of Covid continues on our food supply chain, this guide provides an essential overview on how best to navigate key Read MoreFSMA Fact Book
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed to enhance consumer protection and mitigate risks. Being FSMA compliant ensures a free flow of Read MoreNot the Usual Suspects: 5 Gaps in Your Environmental Testing Program
Bacteria in food and beverage manufacturing facilities can affect product shelf life and quality, and some pathogens can even be life-threatening. But it’s Read MoreDigital Transformation of Food Safety and Quality: a Cocoa Case Study
In this white paper you will learn how dynamic monitoring allowed CCS, a cocoa processing company, to increase manufacturing productivity by 15% per Read More
FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCES
- 17th Dubai International Food Safety Conference
- December 11, 2023 - December 13, 2023
- SQF Unites
- March 11, 2024 - March 14, 2024
- GFSI Conference 2024
- April 8, 2024 - April 11, 2024
- IAFP 2024 European Symposium
- April 30, 2024 - May 2, 2024
- IAFP Annual Meeting 2024
- July 14, 2024 - July 17, 2024
- all events