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. That’s not bad luck. That’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.