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Featured Articles

January 27, 2026

The State of Food Safety in 2026: Risks, Technology, and What FSQA Leaders Are Prioritizing Next

By Paddy McNamara

FSQA executives are prioritizing digitization, data integration, and predictive technologies, not as “nice to have” tools, but as foundational capabilities for protecting public health and brand trust. Over the longer term, organizations that adopt preventive, data-driven food safety systems early are expected to experience fewer large-scale recalls and more targeted product withdrawals, reducing both public health impact and business disruption.

December 31, 2025
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FDA Opens VQIP Application Portal for FY2027

By Food Safety Tech Staff

FDA encourages eligible food importers to take advantage of this extended application window to apply for FY2027 VQIP benefits.

November 25, 2025
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Foreign Food Safety Inspections Hit Historic Low in 2025

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Inspections began to decline in early 2025, after 65% of the staff in the FDA divisions responsible for coordinating travel and budgets left or were fired in the name of government efficiency. Because of staff reductions, investigators suddenly had to book their own flights and hotels, obtain diplomatic passports and visas, and coordinate with foreign authorities. While the rate of foreign inspections had significantly decreased, domestic inspections have continued almost uninterrupted.

September 4, 2025
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Predictive, Preventive, Powerful: The Future of Data-Driven Food Safety

By Wiggs Civitillo

The challenge before us is simple but daunting: can the food industry shift from a reactive mindset — responding after the fact — to a predictive and preventive one, powered by data? What’s Holding Us Back? The barrier isn’t the lack of technology. The tools exist. The real problem is data fragmentation and trust.

August 22, 2025

Traceability Unwrapped: How Packaging Protects Every Bite

By Emily Newton

Every step in the food supply chain matters — and packaging is crucial to keeping it safe and efficient. Discover how traceable packaging technologies help manufacturers meet global safety standards and win consumer trust in seconds. This article unwraps the strategies that make packaging a powerful asset for compliance and competitive advantage.

July 30, 2025
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FDA Announces FY2026 User Fees for VQIP and TPP

By Food Safety Tech Staff

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 user fee rates for importers approved to participate in the Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP) and accreditation and certification bodies interested in participating in the Accredited Third-Party Certification Program (TPP).

July 21, 2025

EAS Consulting Group Announces New Webinar: A Guide to FSMA 204

By Food Safety Tech Staff

Sorting Through the Confusion of the FDA’s New Traceability Rule for Added Food Safety

June 26, 2025
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Application for FY2026 Benefits in the VQIP Portal Due September 1

By Food Safety Tech Staff

VQIP is a fee-based program that offers importers an opportunity to expedite the review and importation process of human and animal foods into the United States by demonstrating and maintaining control over the safety and security of their supply chains.

June 25, 2025
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Traceability Is a Competitive Advantage, Not Just a Regulation

By Ellie Gabel

Most food and beverage organizations consider traceability requirements an expensive, time-consuming regulatory obligation. However, early adopters will win customer commitments and solidify a competitive advantage as the sector becomes more transparent.

June 17, 2025

Benefits of Proprietary Supplier Audits

By Nicole Keresztes James

Proprietary supplier audits can be beneficial in helping organizations benchmark competency against standard requirements. These audits, while not considered certifications, can be used to better understand the supplier base and build confidence across the supply chain.

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September 18, 2025
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Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: Advancing Integration in the U.S. Food Protection System

By Rick Biros
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From food safety and quality to food defense, integrity, and physical and digital security, the system continues to operate in silos. More than ever, there is the need for a unified, risk-based U.S. food protection system.

August 13, 2024
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

By Rick Biros

A happy hour conversation with Food Safety Tech's Rick Biros and David Acheson, President and CEO of TAG called "It's 5 o'clock somewhere!" Podinar Broadcast: Thursday, August 22 at 5 o'clock EST.

May 8, 2024
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Managing Food Safety Testing and Sanitation Data Should Be Easier

By David Hatch
David Hatch

Resistance to digital transformation in food safety and quality remains strong, largely due to the view that digitization is a “compliance” necessity. This is short-sighted. Following are key business benefits and justifications to consider.

February 27, 2024
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In Defense of FSMA

By Rick Biros
Rick Biros

The New York Times reports that “hundreds of American children were poisoned last year. Records show how, time and time again, the contamination went unnoticed.” This is misleading.

November 7, 2023
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The Rising FSQA Phoenix

By Rick Biros
Rick Biros

The FSQA community is on the cusp of a resurgence in activity, training and investments. Even before the pandemic, there was an overall sense of FSMA and GFSI fatigue. I am seeing a collective increase in FSQA activity that has not been present in many years.

October 31, 2023
Ask The Expert

Ask the Expert: Five Steps for Success in Digitization and Technology Selection

By Paul Bradley
Paul Bradley

Food organizations are undertaking a wide variety of data-oriented technology initiatives and face a profusion of technology solutions vying for attention, nearly all promising new levels of insight and productivity. While the landscape is complex, there are five basic steps that teams can take to help ensure that their technology investments are set up for long-term success.

August 28, 2023
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Technology in the Food Chain: Insights from the IFT 2023 Traceability Challenge Report

By Matt Brown
Matt Brown

The challenge of complete supply chain compliance from one end of the spectrum to the other warrants cooperation across many lines: state, national, linguistic, cultural and economic to name a few. The need for intuitive solutions and an easy to implement process is paramount.

May 30, 2023
From the Editor’s Desk

Earn Up to 26 CE credits at the 2023 Food Safety Consortium

By Food Safety Tech Staff
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Attendees can take part in three days of education and professional networking, and gain up to 26 continuing education credits for taking part in the 2023 Food Safety Consortium, October 16-18 in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Upcoming FST Events & Webinars

April 20, 2026 – 12:00 pm – April 22, 2026 – 12:00 pm
Food Safety Hazards Conference

The Food Safety Hazards Conference will take place April 20-22 in St. Louis MO. The Program starts on Monday April 20 at 12 pm which leads into two full days of high-level panel discussions and educational presentations concluding Wednesday, Aprill 22 at 12 noon CST. Organized by Food Safety Tech, who also runs the Food Safety Consortium Conference since 2012, the Food Safety Hazards Conference will focus on the detection, mitigation, control and regulations of food safety hazards through technology, best practices and data analytics. The Hazards addresses in the program include Listeria, e-Coli, Salmonella, Allergens, Chemicals and Foreign Matter. The conference scope includes both human and pet foods. Registration in now open.

October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026
Food Safety Consortium Conference

Food Safety Tech is excited to announce that the 2026 Food Safety Consortium will be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia, from October 22-24. The 2026 event will focus on the convergence of policy, science, and best practices. With the conference being held near Washington, D.C., this year will place a renewed emphasis on policy discussions, reflecting the growing need to address regulatory and legislative issues. The program will also prioritize the sharing of best practices, offering attendees the chance to learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving on hot-button issues. A Call For Abstracts will be announced soon.

On Demand Events & Webinars

December 18, 2025 – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
GFSI: Preparing for the Future
December 2, 2025 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Link between Food Safety and Cybersecurity Webinar
October 29, 2025 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Frustrated with audit “repeats”? Are you tired of saying “But we fixed that!!!”?
September 10, 2025 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Innovating for Unmatched Roach Control in Every Environment
April 23, 2025 – 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Food Safety Supply Chain Management Virtual Conference





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