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| A good food safety culture really means that everyone within your organization shares the same mindset, values, ambitions, and practices of food safety. |
Associate Editor, Food Online
There is no doubt about it; it is getting more and more difficult to be a successful food processor or manufacturer. The supply chain continues to grow and become more complex, food safety regulations across the globe are becoming increasingly stringent, consumer preferences are constantly evolving, and the food industry’s workforce seems to be continuously changing. All of these trials amplify the importance of managing risks, keeping the public safe, and maintaining consumer loyalty to your brand. So, what can you do to manage this incessantly-growing number of risks?
It is imperative for you to create a culture of food safety. It is also important to note that food safety culture is not a food safety program. While both are systematic approaches to food safety, a food safety culture means influencing thoughts and behaviors of everyone within an organization by maximizing safety and minimizing risks.
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