Today’s food and beverage manufacturers understand the importance of food safety. The Food Safety Modernization Act has shifted from response to prevention, revolutionizing the industry and stressing food safety more than ever. Despite progress, however, there is much room for improvement.
According to a recent study examining the food safety practices of 60 public companies, there are significant food safety disclosure differences among the various companies. The report — conducted by Cornerstone Capital Group — also indicates executive compensation rarely is linked to food safety goals and there currently a lack of food safety expertise present on most food company boards.