Certification programs under the GFSI umbrella are taking root in North America , though not without some growing pains and process changes for food manufacturers.
Even though most sectors of the food and beverage manufacturing industry fared well during the recent economic meltdown, food makers continue to be challenged by an evolving, complex and sometimes strange marketplace.
While much attention has been paid to reducing contamination due to foodborne illness, many processors have not spent as much time addressing security issues.
Food-grade lubricants have come of age in performance, but the more compelling reason to make the switch from conventional lubricants is to meet regulatory demands.