Energy audits and management can increase the bottom line, but to be effective, the job is never done.

Bigger welcome mats are being laid out for third-party auditors as the food industry reconciles itself to customer and public demands for greater transparency.

Certification programs under the GFSI umbrella are taking root in North America , though not without some growing pains and process changes for food manufacturers.

Today’s audits are not only more complex, they are more comprehensive and demand a collaborative effort.

It is imperative that processors find out as much as they can about each GFSI audit standard before making a selection.

Passing an audit is not the issue. Ensuring safety is.

Certification programs have become a big business in the food industry. Some companies are willing to certify anything, provided you pay them enough money.