Paper compliance vs. evidence-based risk-driven surveillance

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

(This is an abstract of my LinkedIn newsletter, "Food in the Spotlight") Your audit passed. Then your product failed. Thatโ€™s not bad luck. Thatโ€™s paper compliance. In food, the most expensive surprises happen when organisations confuse: documents with proof certificates with control checklists with assurance Three areas where this gap escalates fast: Allergens: a label … Continue reading Paper compliance vs. evidence-based risk-driven surveillance

The Age of Reckoning for Food Supply Chain

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

This article provides an abstract of a keynote speech at BRCGS Connect 2025, discussing global supply chain challenges influenced by factors like COVID-19, regulatory shifts, and trade wars. It emphasizes the importance of compliance as an investment, sustainability challenges, and the role of AI in driving innovation and efficiency within the food industry.