SQFI Blog

Renee McVey is one of the first industry professionals to hold the Safe Quality Food Institute’s new Certified SQF Practitioner credential, which is administered by Exemplar Global.

The Safe Quality Food Institute announces ASI Food Safety's Stacey Brown and Redbarn Pet Products' Renee McVey as recipients of the 2025 SQF Excellence Awards.

I’m thrilled to share an update on our journey in developing SQF Code Edition 10—a process built on collaboration, transparency, and shared industry insights.

The Certified SQF Practitioner Credential, offered by SQFI, is a prestigious milestone that recognizes professionals who have dedicated themselves to advancing food safety standards.

I’ve dedicated my career to food safety, and one of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping others showcase their expertise in a meaningful way.

Training isn’t just a box to check—it’s a critical investment in ensuring your team understands and implements the practices needed to maintain compliance with SQF standards.

As we settle into 2025, the focus on food safety has never been more critical. SQF Edition 10 is on track for release in July 2025, with implementation for auditing set for the first half of 2026.

The dietary supplements market is booming, but with growth comes increased scrutiny from retailers, regulatory bodies, and consumers.

Last month, Damien Alexander, SQFI Asia Pacific Business Development Representative, played an important role in the 3rd Annual Greater Mekong Subregion Ministers Meeting, held in Kunming, China. 

Maintaining a robust food safety system is a year-round effort, but everything comes together with the annual  compliance requirements.

Ensuring the safety and integrity of stored and distributed food products is paramount to every operation.

Pollinators, both insects and animals, are a critical link in our sustainable food system. According to the USDA about one-third of crops produced globally rely on insect or animal pollinators.

Implementing sustainable agriculture practices, including integrated pest management (IPM) and pollinator protection, is crucial...

Ensuring the quality of dietary supplements relies on rigorous attention to ingredients, supply chains, and proactive testing.

The marketplace of dietary supplement products has exploded with a flood of new brands and availability on numerous e-commerce platforms...

As World Food Safety Day approaches on June 7, 2024, the importance of ensuring food safety cannot be overstated.

The terms “pet parents” and “humanization of pets” that have emerged in recent years are a testament to changing attitudes...

Food safety is the single most important issue the food industry prioritizes every day. Without a safe food supply, we risk the trust and confidence of the consumers we’re committed to serving.

Ensuring Food Safety and Quality with SQF and HACCP HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and SQF (Safe Quality Food) are both systems designed to ensure the safety of food production.

For a process that starts with a tiny seed, indoor farming has grown into a big business. Already topping $40 billion, the industry is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 13.5% between...

Those throughout the farm-to-fork food chain can be empowered to prove to consumers that their offerings align with food safety and quality.