Find out more about our global platform. We facilitate collaboration on key food safety issues for the development of common solutions to make food safer for consumers everywhere.
Our benchmarking process provides confidence in food sourcing through the harmonisation of existing food safety certification programmes.
A step-by-step recognised capability building programme for food safety systems that supports governments and regulators, suppliers, consumers, retailers, food service providers and brand manufacturers alike. A pathway to GFSI- recognised certification.
We regularly organise global and regional events to bring together experts in food safety, share knowledge and grow our global network.
In 2018 GFSI turns 18 years old. We’ve come a long way and achieved a great deal but we still have a lot to do. As we welcome in the New Year, let’s reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.
In 2018 GFSI turns 18 years old. We’ve come a long way and achieved a great deal but we still have a lot to do. As we welcome in the New Year, let’s reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.
Read more: GFSI Turns 18 in 2018 | Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going
The Global Food Safety Conference (GFSC) and I go way back. For years I’ve watched it evolve along with the GFSI community and it’s a great honour to see what it has become. In 2001 the conference had just 180 attendees. Last year’s conference attracted over 1200!
The Global Food Safety Conference (GFSC) and I go way back. For years I’ve watched it evolve along with the GFSI community and it’s a great honour to see what it has become. In 2001 the conference had just 180 attendees. Last year’s conference attracted over 1200!
Read more: Supporting the GFSI Community through Sponsorship
As 2017 draws to a close, our sights are set on Tokyo for the industry’s annual rendezvous for the advancement of food safety. The past few years have seen the world’s top food brands forge a bold path towards cultivating a global culture of food safety, providing leadership and expertise across the industry.
As 2017 draws to a close, our sights are set on Tokyo for the industry’s annual rendezvous for the advancement of food safety. The past few years have seen the world’s top food brands forge a bold path towards cultivating a global culture of food safety, providing leadership and expertise across the industry.
Read more: How the World’s Top Food Brands Drive Food Safety
As our food network becomes more globalized and interconnected, we have seen a shift towards greater transparency and integrity as consumers are awakened to issues of food safety and traceability. With this has come a recognition that we cannot build a safer and more efficient food supply chain without the support of local and national public partners.
As our food network becomes more globalized and interconnected, we have seen a shift towards greater transparency and integrity as consumers are awakened to issues of food safety and traceability. With this has come a recognition that we cannot build a safer and more efficient food supply chain without the support of local and national public partners. Utilizing our collective resources, industry stakeholders and governments can work more effectively together to ensure that there are safeguards in place along the entire value chain, from origination to the end consumer.
Read more: Building a Safer and More Progressive Food Industry Through Public-Private Partnerships
The food retail industry is experiencing extensive, exponential change. And all signs point to more changes to come.
The food retail industry is experiencing extensive, exponential change. And all signs point to more changes to come. Consumers are demanding fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They want artisanal products and exotic flavours. They want fresh food and food prepared on the premises. This consumer demand for diverse products and ingredients creates unique challenges for retailers.
Read more: Why Collaboration is Critical to Food Safety for Retailers