The answer to the question in our headline is “yes.” And it takes a proactive and a multifaceted approach to get there.
It might go without saying that foreign material control is imperative in food processing. Consumers trust the industry to deliver safe food that delights their family. Incidents of foreign materials in finished products can cause significant harm to consumers and brand loyalty, and ultimately have a long-reaching impact on company reputation. But these risks can be overcome with a three-pronged approach to foreign material control: creating the right culture, setting high expectations and robust programs, and developing strong detection capabilities within the manufacturing facility.