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Science in Action Within GFSI’s Benchmarking and Harmonisation Working Group Blog 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 […]
GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary – Japanese Version Publication 26 May 2025 GFSI Conference GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary – Japanese Version Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition News Update 22 May 2025 Certification Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) Withdraws from GFSI Recognition The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) has decided to withdraw from the GFSI Recognition process. This decision was made by the EFI Board after careful consideration. Timeline The GFSI Technical Subcommittee took the decision on 7 June 2024 to suspend GFSI recognition of EFI’s food safety programme for non-alignment with GFSI requirements. Following this suspension, the […]
Relive the Energy: GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary Now Available! News Update 22 May 2025 GFSI Relive the Energy: GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary Now Available! What an incredible energy and engagement we witnessed at #gfsi25 in Dublin! From March 31 to April 3, 2025, the GFSI Conference brought together visionary leadership from across the global food ecosystem. This year’s theme, “Global Resilience: Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future,” set the stage for crucial discussions, with a special focus on the […]
GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary Publication 20 May 2025 GFSI Conference GFSI Conference 2025 Executive Summary Offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome challenges they face.
GFSI Welcomes New Steering Committee Member from Wegmans News Update 30 Apr 2025 GFSI GFSI Welcomes New Steering Committee Member from Wegmans GFSI is pleased to welcome Brian Olney, Vice President of Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Manufacturing at Wegmans Food Markets, to its Steering Committee. His addition reinforces the Coalition’s commitment to advancing global food safety through leadership and collaboration. With a Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University at Buffalo and extensive leadership experience across pharmacy, […]
GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group News Update 30 Apr 2025 Governance GFSI Appoints New Retail co-Chair of US-Canada Local Group GFSI is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Cosby, Director Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance of The Kroger Co., as the new Retail co-Chair of the GFSI US-Canada local group, joining current Manufacturer co-Chair Tammy Hogan, Senior Innovation, Technology & Quality Manager of General Mills. Catherine is an experienced food safety professional with 19 […]
My 2025 GFSI Conference Experience: Bringing Science and Trust Together for a Safe and Sustainable Food Supply Blog 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 […]
GFSI’s Interim Director Appointed to Steer GFSI Forward News Update 10 Apr 2025 GFSI’s Interim Director Appointed to Steer GFSI Forward [Paris, 10/03/2025] – The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a Coalition of Action within The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Andoh-Kesson as its interim Director. This strategic move will ensure GFSI continues to drive progress in enhancing food safety across the globe. Wai-Chan Chan, Managing Director of The Consumer Goods […]
Red Rover, Red Rover, Let Roof Rat Come Over! Blog 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 […]
Keeping Food Safe with Smart Environmental Monitoring Programs Blog 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 […]
Beyond Compliance: The Digital Transformation of Food Safety at GFSI 2025 Blog 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 […]
GFSI Conference DAY 3 – From Vision to Action News Update 03 Apr 2025 GFSI GFSI Conference DAY 3 – From Vision to Action DUBLIN, 3rd APRIL 2025: Reflecting on a successful Day 3 at the GFSI Conference 2025, we saw future-forward inspiration leading directly to actionable strategies. Here’s a look at the highlights and key takeaways.   Forging a Path Towards a Transparent and Secure Food Supply Chain Donald Prater of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) painted […]
GFSI Conference DAY 2 – Deepening Dialogue and Exploring Innovation News Update 02 Apr 2025 GFSI GFSI Conference DAY 2 – Deepening Dialogue and Exploring Innovation DUBLIN, 2nd APRIL 2025: Exploring pivotal themes shaping the future of safe food for all, Day 2 of the GFSI Conference 2025 built upon the foundations laid on the opening day.   The transformative influence of data and digital transformation in food safety practices With input from McCormick & Company, Mars, Inc. and Nestlé, the plenary […]
GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Global Resilience and Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future News Update 01 Apr 2025 GFSI GFSI Conference DAY 1 – Global Resilience and Forging a Sustainable Food Safety Future DUBLIN, 1ST APRIL 2025: The highly anticipated 2025 GFSI Conference opened today at The Convention Centre Dublin.  “From a retail perspective, it really is at the heart and the core of what we do, providing food safely to our consumers, across all of our networks of stores, wherever we may be in the world.” – […]
Tackling Listeria Head-On Blog 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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