SQFI Blog

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.

The development of SQF Edition 9, like the development of many standards, followed a systematic and collaborative process.

In the constantly evolving food safety landscape, 2024 will usher in both challenges to overcome and innovations to leverage.

SQFI is committed to the success of certified sites and our business partners in the international markets we service.

As we step into a future shaped by dynamic shifts in the food industry, there's no better time to come together and chart the course for excellence.

Here's how a risk mitigation mindset for the supply chain can ease your mind.

Learn about how SQF certification can assist in the upcycled foods process in using verifiable supply chains, and positively impact the environment.

SQFI’s partnerships with major food service and retail brands add value for SQF-certified operations.