How Do You Audit Your Food Safety and Sanitation Program?

March 14, 2023 AIB International

Food safety and sanitation programs aren’t just in place for regulatory compliance — they’re a critical part of public safety as they help secure the food supply. With so much at stake, there is no room for poor processes, inadequate training, or carelessness. Leaders in the food and beverage industry need to frequently review procedures and adherence to regularly make adjustments.

AIB International Certification Services to Offer RSPO Supply Chain Certification

March 1, 2023 AIB International

AIB International Certifications Services, Inc., dedicated to performing benchmarked Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification audits for the global food supply chain, can now offer Roundtable on Sustainability Palm Oil (RSPO) Supply Chain Certification (SCC) services. The certification service can be offered in any country in the world, except China.

How Food Safety Leadership is Becoming a Brand Differentiator

February 20, 2023 AIB International

With the food and beverage industry more competitive than ever, strong food safety leadership can become a powerful brand differentiator. To successfully transform food safety and food defense practices into value propositions, however , consumer-facing companies must leverage transparency strategically and elevate their food safety practices across the supply chain.

4 Ways to Maintain Food Safety Standards During a Labor Shortage

February 17, 2023 AIB International

Since the onset of the pandemic, labor shortages have rattled the food industry. While employment at food manufacturing facilities increased significantly in 2022, the crippling effects of the workforce gap persist — frontline employees are stretched thin and companies may hire less-experienced temporary labor, significantly augmenting food safety risks.

Cleaning Tips to Prevent Allergen Cross-Contact Issues

December 30, 2022 AIB International

Preventing allergen cross-contact issues requires several well implemented strategies. Effective cleaning is one of these important strategies. Cleaning is more than just making the facility look good. Cleaning methods take food safety into account, and they are done in a way that prevents contamination of raw materials, products, and equipment.