Food Systems at a Crossroads

In today’s global food system, food safety from farm to fork is non-negotiable. It drives sustainable business growth, customer trust and access to new markets.

Safe and nutritious food is the foundation of life and good health. In contrast, unsafe food, contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemicals, contributes to more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers (WHO).

Food safety affects all of us every day. It runs through the entire value chain from farm to fork.

The global challenge in numbers:

a. 1 in 10 people (≈600M) fall ill each year from unsafe food; 420,000 die (WHO).
b. Unsafe food costs US$110B annually in low- and middle-income countries (WHO).
c. 14% of food (≈US$400B) is lost after harvest, before reaching retail (FAO/EU).
d. 17% of food; about 931M tonnes, is wasted at retail and in households (FAO/UN).

Traditional agri-food systems can’t keep up. To remain competitive, companies must adopt a risk-based, data-driven approach:

a. Use science and data to identify and assess hazards.
b. Embed continuous analysis across the chain to detect risks early.
c. Apply risk management strategies from farming to packaging, storage, and distribution.
d. Turn food safety into a market advantage that builds customer trust and opens market opportunities.

Why it matters for your business:

a. Protects brand reputation and consumer trust.
b. Reduces costly recalls and disruptions.
c. Delivers safer, higher-quality products.
d. Expands access to domestic and international markets.

Food safety is not just compliance. It is a strategic driver of resilience, efficiency, and growth across your value chain.

Do you have challenges in your corporate? Let’s connect! I’m here to collaborate and innovate solutions in food safety tailored to your unique food system needs from farm to fork.

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