Culture

Catalyst Food Leaders’ 2026 Virtual Summit to Focus on ‘Reimagining Leadership’

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:02:11 -0400

Registration is now open for the half-day event, taking place on April 8 and designed for food manufacturing and food safety leaders.

SQF Food Safety Code Edition 10 Arrives in a Digital-First Format

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:13 -0500

Marking the first time an SQF Code is introduced as a fully digital experience, the newly released Edition 10 is designed to strengthen audit credibility, reinforce food safety culture, and provide clearer signals around risk.

What Food Safety KPIs Say About Food Safety Culture—Part 2

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

This article further discusses the results of a survey of food processors worldwide regarding food safety culture and the key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure daily operations and continuous improvement.

Report Describes How UK Food Processors Are Advancing Microbial Control

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500

Drawing upon insights shared by UK food safety professionals, a report produced by the Food Safety Research Network (FSRN)/Quadram Institute identifies emerging defenses against microbiological risks in food production environments, including science-backed approaches, advanced technologies, and culture-based initiatives.

Boar’s Head Reopens Production Facility Behind Fatal Listeriosis Outbreak

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:30:04 -0500

Boar’s Head has reopened its Jarratt, Virginia production facility, which was closed after being implicated in a fatal listeriosis outbreak in 2024. The company says the plant, which had exhibited serious food safety and hygiene violations, has undergone renovations and enhancements.

Ep. 210. Campbell Mitchell: Executive Leadership in Food Safety on a Global Scale

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:30:00 -0500

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Campbell Mitchell, Head of Food Safety and Compliance for Kraft Heinz North America, about working in cross-cultural teams, communicating the importance of food safety beyond lab testing, how consumer demands influence safety-adjacent business decisions, the use of advanced digital tools, and other topics.

Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, FDA Announce Next Food Safety Culture Webinar

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:34:00 -0500

The next webinar in the food safety culture series will share practical strategies for avoiding complacency through proactive, ongoing reinforcement of company values.

Five Companies Including Amazon, Yum! Brands Join Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:41:25 -0500

Amazon, Amerisan, the Meat Institute, Mérieux NutriSciences, and Yum! Brands have joined the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, a collaborative effort to advance food safety culture, prevent foodborne illness, and protect consumers.

How QA and Frontline Leaders Assess Food Safety Skills

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

By examining global standards such as HACCP, GFSI, and SQF, this article explores the gaps in current competency assessments and the risks posed by these gaps. It also provides actionable strategies to empower frontline leaders and quality assurance teams to improve where necessary.

What Food Safety KPIs Say About Food Safety Culture—Part 1

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

This article discusses the results of a survey of food processors worldwide regarding food safety culture and the preventive controls-aligned key performance indicators (KPIs) used to measure daily operations and continuous improvement.

Stop Foodborne Illness, FDA Food Safety Culture Webinar Series Continues

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:50:31 -0500

The third installment of the second FDA-Stop Foodborne Illness Food Safety Culture Webinar Series, titled, “Measure the Power of Declared Values,” will be held on December 17.

CAG, FSLG Partner to Offer Food Safety Culture Solutions Across Borders

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:13:21 -0500

Canadian-based Culture Advisory Group Inc. (CAG) and U.S.-based Food Safety Leadership Group (FSLG) have forged a partnership that offers a full spectrum of integrated solutions that enable global companies to build a food safety culture that touches all levels of the organization.

Practical Training Aids for Effective Food Safety Training

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500

Quality assurance professionals and frontline leaders must ensure that food handlers learn and apply food safety principles on the job. Effective food safety training should be action-oriented, engaging, and designed to build competence.

Maple Leaf Foods Hosts 15th Annual Food Safety Symposium

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:12:48 -0400

The event focused on the alignment and intersection of food safety culture and best practices to control Listeria monocytogenes and prevent foodborne illness.

Ireland Food Safety Authority Provides Food Safety Culture Guidance

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:08:07 -0400

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published a new resource to assist food businesses in meeting food safety culture requirements, and to provide a framework for inspectors to assess food safety culture.

From Corporate to Corner Store: Retail Food Safety Practices in Small Businesses and How They Compare with Large Brands

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article discusses the results of a survey conducted by the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) on the states of food safety culture and the use of food safety management systems among smaller-scale foodservice establishments in the U.S.

The Meat Institute Joins the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:37:03 -0400

By joining the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness, the Meat Institute will promote food safety best practices and engage in other efforts to prevent foodborne illness on behalf of meat and poultry companies.

Research Study: Impact of Food Safety on Food Establishments in Dubai

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:00:51 -0400

With Dubai receiving about nine million metric tons of food annually, having over 26,000 food establishments, and being home to more than 200 nationalities, the scale—and the stakes—for food safety are enormous.

Women in Food Safety Celebrates Five Years, Earns Nonprofit Status

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:07:10 -0400

Women in Food Safety is recognizing its fifth anniversary while marking the major milestone of becoming an official nonprofit organization, strengthening its mission to empower woman food safety professionals worldwide.

The Synergy Between Food Safety Management and Food Safety Culture in the Governance of Food Safety

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article examines the common elements and synergies between food safety culture and food safety management, and how to leverage both food industry needs.

FDA, Stop Foodborne Illness Joint Food Safety Culture Webinar Series to Resume

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:41:46 -0400

After a nine-month delay, Series 2 of FDA’s and the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness’ joint Food Safety Culture Webinar Series will kick off in September.

Turning Resistance into Opportunity: Motivating Change in the Food Industry

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:24 -0400

In any manufacturing facility, managing change can create great momentum and benefits, or cause catastrophic disasters. This article discusses fundamental factors for understanding and overcoming resistance to change.

Bonus Episode: Live from the 2025 Food Safety Summit—Part 2

Thu, 22 May 2025 02:30:00 -0400

In the second of this two-part episode of Food Safety Matters, we interviewed professionals from industry, consumer advocacy, and foodservice, live from the show floor of the Food Safety Summit, which took place on May 12–15 in Rosemont, Illinois. We discussed the efficacy of finished product testing, educating and advocating for consumers, food safety culture tools, and more.

The Importance of Human Skills and Digital Systems in Monitoring Food Safety

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

As reliance on digital tools increases, it is essential to recognize human skills in maintaining high food safety standards.

A Cultural Shift: The Key to Consistent Listeria Management

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Although trends in Listeria monocytogenes outbreaks are important, it is more concerning that these outbreaks continue to occur despite industry efforts. This article explores the underlying causes of persistent L. monocytogenes outbreaks and emphasizes the need for leadership behaviors outside of food safety to transform organizational culture to eradicate or control L. monocytogenes.

The Strategic Importance of Food Industry Conferences

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Industry conferences play a critical role in addressing skills gaps by providing access to leading research, regulatory updates, and best practices. They serve as a platform where professionals can engage in meaningful discussions about the challenges they face, exchange ideas, and collaborate on solutions.

Boar’s Head Appoints Natalie Dyenson as Chief Food Safety Officer

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:40:39 -0400

Boar's Head has appointed Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H. as its new Chief Food Safety Officer, a new role at the organization that was established as part of a series of initiatives to prioritize food safety following a significant listeriosis outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats in 2024.

Researchers Explore How Biases Affect Food Safety Management Systems, Suggest Supply Chain-Wide Culture Focus

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:05:48 -0400

Researchers from the University of Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology have described the role that cognitive and cultural biases play in the design and execution of food safety management systems and stakeholders’ perceptions of what “safe enough” means.

Registration Now Open for In-Person MSU Food Safety Culture Workshop in June

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:52:57 -0400

Michigan State University’s (MSU’s) Online Food Safety Program is hosting an in-person, three-day workshop, titled, “Creating a Food Safety Culture” on June 10–12, 2025.

Frank Yiannas to Lead September Workshop on Food Safety Culture in Chicago for NEMIS Academy

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:05:16 -0400

Registration is now open for a September 9 workshop on food safety culture hosted by NEMIS Technologies' NEMIS Academy. It will take place in Chicago, Illinois, and will be led by Frank Yiannas, food safety culture expert and former FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response.