The Food Safety Intelligence Blog
Insights, resources and best practices on digital innovations for food risk prevention
The three things we are looking for when hiring
We have just opened a new digital marketing position and I have been asked to write a few things that would attract new candidates. Not the typical description of the job position which includes information like the role and accountabilities, [...]
Frustrated from dealing with risk assessment as a manual task?
Today, although we have good food safety standards, food safety systems, certifications and risk assessment strategies - recalls and border rejections are increasing - the number of recalls and border rejections reported in 2019 have doubled compared to 2014. [...]
Harnessing intelligent insights to ensure safety in the juice drinks market
Our previous article focused on a number of different sectors with the non-alcoholic beverages market, this piece will look in-depth at the juice drinks industry. It will outline the potential hazards that can disrupt this complex ecosystem, as well as, [...]
One food safety data standard to rule them all?
The time to solve digital interoperability problems and help ensure a more transparent, interoperable and safe food system has come. Within the next few years, the vision described in the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint can become a reality. [...]
Towards a truly interoperable food system: the data challenges ahead
This has been one of the most interesting discussions that I have watched in months. Frank Yiannas, the U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response, giving an interview to Bob Carpenter of GS1 US at the GS1 US Connect 2020 Digital Edition. Talking about a more interoperable food [...]
Beyond data collection: how data orchestration is vital to ensure food safety
As a food safety professional one must be aware of the plethora of threats to ensure a robust and safe food supply chain. Essential global food safety data needs to be collected, translated, and enriched relating to food recalls and [...]
How can companies use intelligent insights in the soft drinks market
Based on the recently published report about the lessons learned for non-alcoholic beverages, we took a deep dive into the food safety data insights. The goal is to evaluate the impact of this challenging period for the global supply chain. [...]
Ensure compliance in the supply chain — are digital audits a solution?
The continuously evolving supply chains need adaptive frameworks that allow for timely response to food safety problems and moving from reaction to prevention. What if we could perform remote supplier risk assessments and predict what will be the next critical [...]
The art and science of food safety predictions
You will agree with me that predictive analytics for food safety needs plenty of science. I believe that it also needs an artistic touch as well. Not everyone will try to crack a food safety analytics problem in the same way. Building [...]