SQF Edition 10 has officially been released, introducing a new digital-first code format along with updated expectations around food safety culture, change management, and risk‑based environmental monitoring. These updates represent one of the most meaningful shifts in the SQF program in recent years, and facilities will need clarity and direction to prepare for future audits.   In this…

U.S. FDA oversight continues to evolve toward a more data-driven, risk-based model — and 2026 will reflect deeper scrutiny in areas that directly affect both U.S. importers and foreign food manufacturers.  Inspection data shows sustained focus on FSVP compliance, with food safety plan and hazard analysis deficiencies among the most frequently cited findings. GMP fundamentals — including sanitation, personnel practices,…