Feeding India First: Rice Export Ban and the Global Consequences

India, the world’s second largest rice producer and largest exporter of rice, implemented a ban on the export of non-basmati rice. The decision ignited discussion on several fronts from domestic food security to international trade implications.

Risk Radar: Food Safety and Food Fraud Risks for Dairy

Dairy products are a staple in the global food industry, so ensuring the safety and authenticity of these products is crucial to protect public health and maintain consumer trust. By […]

Food Safety & Fraud Spotlight – July 2023

Recent studies and alarming incidents found using FoodChain ID’s Food Fraud Database and Ingredient Risk Identification by HorizonScan have shed light on the potential risks associated with various food products, […]

Reduce Your Organization’s Risk for a Food Recall Due to Allergens: Steps You Can Take Now

Top Issues in the Global Food Industry

SUSTAINABILITY Consumer Interest in Sustainability Continues to Grow Every food company, from multinational to local food producers, cannot ignore the consumer expectations and conversations on sustainability topics such as climate change and […]

Using Technology to Reduce Risk for Food Supply Chain Hazards

Raw material hazards such as microbes, pesticides, allergens, heavy metals and foreign bodies account for over 50% of all food recalls ‒ but most food companies struggle to identify and reduce these […]

Cannabidiol: Existing Regulatory Framework Inadequate, FDA Says

On January 26, 2023, the FDA denied the requests in three citizen petitions (from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), and the Natural Products Association (NPA)) […]

What’s New in BRCGS Food Issue 9?

Food safety professionals working under the BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard are preparing for the transition to Issue 9, which was released on August 1. FoodChain ID partnered with BRCGS to offer […]

How Effective Root Cause Analysis Drives Continuous Improvement

In evaluating the cause of non-conformances, a root cause analysis looks deeper than immediate corrective action to examine underlying causes of an issue and prevent recurrence of the same problem. […]