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Before food reaches a store, 13% of it is already lost. Part of that loss begins with a control that did not hold.
Before food reaches a store, 13% of it is already lost. Part of that loss begins with a control that did not hold.
September 29, 2026
An ingredient crosses three borders before it reaches a certified production line. How far back does the assurance actually reach?
An ingredient crosses three borders before it reaches a certified production line. How far back does the assurance actually reach?
September 28, 2026
When an own-label product is recalled, a supplier made it. But it is the retailer's name on the shelf.
When an own-label product is recalled, a supplier made it. But it is the retailer's name on the shelf.
September 23, 2026
A mock recall test looked complete on paper. It took four hours longer than it should have to actually trace the product.
A mock recall test looked complete on paper. It took four hours longer than it should have to actually trace the product.
September 17, 2026
Losing a food safety certificate is rarely just a compliance matter. The consequences reach further than most companies anticipate.
Losing a food safety certificate is rarely just a compliance matter. The consequences reach further than most companies anticipate.
September 11, 2026
A second-party audit and a third-party certification answer two different questions. Treating them as interchangeable can leave a real gap unaddressed.
A second-party audit and a third-party certification answer two different questions. Treating them as interchangeable can leave a real gap unaddressed.
September 9, 2026
A certification audit happens once a year. Risk does not follow the same schedule.
A certification audit happens once a year. Risk does not follow the same schedule.
September 3, 2026
One certification program, several facilities. Are they actually being assessed as a connected system, or as separate audits that happen to share a logo?
One certification program, several facilities. Are they actually being assessed as a connected system, or as separate audits that happen to share a logo?
August 31, 2026
IFS has updated the doctrines for IFS Food, IFS Broker, and IFS Logistics. Here is what that means for companies working under these standards.
IFS has updated the doctrines for IFS Food, IFS Broker, and IFS Logistics. Here is what that means for companies working under these standards.
August 26, 2026
A different auditor every year keeps assessments fresh. It can also mean starting from zero each time.
A different auditor every year keeps assessments fresh. It can also mean starting from zero each time.
August 24, 2026
A minor non-conformity rarely stays minor on its own. The question is whether anyone is reading it as a warning before it becomes something bigger.
A minor non-conformity rarely stays minor on its own. The question is whether anyone is reading it as a warning before it becomes something bigger.
August 21, 2026
Traceability works well in routine conditions. The real test comes when something goes wrong.
Traceability works well in routine conditions. The real test comes when something goes wrong.
August 18, 2026
A routine supplier audit identified something that had not been flagged in two consecutive certification audits. Here is what that situation showed.
A routine supplier audit identified something that had not been flagged in two consecutive certification audits. Here is what that situation showed.
August 17, 2026
While a certificate confirms compliance on the day of the audit, it offers an opportunity to look beyond the immediate outcome and identify where potential risks may be building.
While a certificate confirms compliance on the day of the audit, it offers an opportunity to look beyond the immediate outcome and identify where potential risks may be building.
August 13, 2026
A dairy audit and a frozen seafood audit are not the same audit. Why do so many checklists treat them like they are?
A dairy audit and a frozen seafood audit are not the same audit. Why do so many checklists treat them like they are?
August 12, 2026
A GFSI certificate is a strong foundation for supplier quality. But when your product has unique specifications, is it enough?
A GFSI certificate is a strong foundation for supplier quality. But when your product has unique specifications, is it enough?
August 7, 2026
IFS has updated the doctrines for IFS Food, IFS Broker, and IFS Logistics. Here is what that means for companies working under these standards.
IFS has updated the doctrines for IFS Food, IFS Broker, and IFS Logistics. Here is what that means for companies working under these standards.
August 6, 2026
A routine supplier audit identified something that had not been flagged in two consecutive certification audits. Here is what that situation showed.
August 5, 2026
Most companies have a food fraud vulnerability assessment. Fewer have one that reflects how their supply chain actually operates.
Most companies have a food fraud vulnerability assessment. Fewer have one that reflects how their supply chain actually operates.
August 4, 2026
IFS or BRCGS. Both are internationally recognised. So why does the standard you choose matter?
IFS or BRCGS. Both are internationally recognised. So why does the standard you choose matter?
August 3, 2026
Your supplier holds a valid certificate. Is that the same as knowing your supply chain is under control?
Your supplier holds a valid certificate. Is that the same as knowing your supply chain is under control?
July 31, 2026
Before you trust a certification body with your supply chain oversight, who is auditing them?
Before you trust a certification body with your supply chain oversight, who is auditing them?
July 30, 2026
You certify two hundred suppliers. How many of those audits are actually telling you the same thing?
You certify two hundred suppliers. How many of those audits are actually telling you the same thing?
July 29, 2026
While a certificate confirms compliance on the day of the audit, it offers an opportunity to look beyond the immediate outcome and identify where potential risks may be building.
While a certificate confirms compliance on the day of the audit, it offers an opportunity to look beyond the immediate outcome and identify where potential risks may be building.
July 27, 2026