There is a lot to be excited about as we make final preparations for the Global Food Safety Initiative Conference taking place in Seattle, Washington, Feb. 25-28. We’re all excited for the event and we invite you to join us there.

When the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Conference welcomes industry professionals Feb. 25-28 in Seattle, AIB International will be front and center in the effort to advance global food safety.

Selecting a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification scheme is an important piece of shaping your organization’s food safety culture.

Food production safety used to be limited to external threats, many of which could be controlled by simply erecting a fence or adding a key card system. Securing the safety of food production was a matter of securing your facility. Unfortunately, today’s biggest threats to food safety can come from both external and internal threats attacking the safety of the food supply – some of which may be intentional.

AIB International’s global team of food safety and quality professionals spans 120 countries, with a variety of training options to reach clients the world over. However, geographic distance, scheduling conflicts and travel cost can continue to be significant hurdles to accessing high-quality training.

For 100 years, we’ve partnered with clients to ensure safe, high-quality food for consumers around the world to enjoy. Through training, inspections and consulting, regulatory and certification services, our global team of food safety and quality experts is committed to supporting client confidence in every link of their supply chains. Through 2019, we’ve celebrated our century of service to the food industry, while also embracing our evolution to continue meeting the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Don’t cry over spilled milk. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. These clichés are meant to reassure us when things don’t go our way, but they can be hollow comfort when the rubber meets the road.

Around the world, generosity is an important, time-honored holiday tradition. Whether making a difference in your local community or on a global scale, giving back is a wonderful way to celebrate the season and brighten the lives of others.

AIB International manager of food labeling Elaine Meloan recently explored the topic “Regulatory perspectives on labeling coconut and sesame as allergens” for Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery.

The self-inspection process is crucial to your facility’s success in ensuring food safety. That’s why AIB International is developing tools to take self-inspection into the future and make them more easily accessible to you and your team.