A Sustainable Christmas: How ESG in Food Manufacturing Can Save Christmas (and Your Brand) The rapidly approaching holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness and potentially a heightened risk of food recalls. While Christmas lights are twinkling and kitchens are filled with festive treats, food manufacturers are under immense pressure to keep up with … Read more
In partnership with our product recall insurance client BluNiche, this article aims to uncover the risks associated with level of processing and the impact on potential insurance claims. We also explore the influence of the consumer perception of highly processed products on risk. Click the link below to read more.
Recall Prevention Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a critical concern in the food industry, known for causing severe foodborne illnesses and product recalls. While the E. coli O157 strain is likely the most recognised, it’s important to note that many other STEC serogroups also present significant risks. Familiarity with the diversity and complexity of … Read more
It’s time to reveal the latest product recall trends for the first half of 2024. We’ve analysed data from across the world to give you the latest insights into the year so far across Food, Consumer Products and Automotive recalls. Key takeaways include: To find out more about global trends, causes of recall and frequently … Read more
This final rule of our series with Perigon Product Recall describes efforts made to prevent intentional adulteration. The rule under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) describes the key requirements: In this factsheet, we break it down to give you the key facts of this proactive approach to food defence. Click below to find out … Read more
By Sarah Eykelbosch, RQA Group Principal Consultant Hear the words ‘food safety’ and the general public probably think of ‘Scores on the Doors’: Food Hygiene Ratings displayed at the entrance to restaurants and cafes following inspection by the local Environmental Health Officer; however this is only part of a larger story of food regulation in … Read more
In partnership with our product recall insurance client, Perigon, our latest article on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is available to download now. The FSMA Major Rules aim to drive the industry from a reactive to a more proactive stance on control of food safety and human health. As we proceed through the factsheet … Read more
The Latest Edition of our Annual Product Recall Report is Out Now! We’ve looked at the data published across global territories for Food, Consumer Products and Automotive, conducting our own analysis and condensed our findings into a report to show you the latest trends in recall. New Record Figures and Huge Recall Events To find … Read more
By Gill Dando – Principal Consultant The UK’s food manufacturing industry, a vital contributor to the nation’s economy, faces a significant challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled technical professionals. In this article we explore the pressing issues, root causes, and initiatives aimed at securing a prosperous future for the industry. Current state With an annual … Read more
By Gill Dando – RQA Group Principal Consultant ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but nothing dampens the holiday spirit faster than a badly placed piece of alliteration in the form of a “Christmas Culinary Catastrophe”, hereon known as the dreaded 3Cs! As we prepare to deck the halls and fill our tables with festive … Read more
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