Tragic results emanating from an imported product. So what risk mitigation and audit measures do you have in place to prevent a similar incident happening to your business? Read the full article here.
A timely reminder to review your food safety processes and procedures. A proactive approach to the management of risks, will reduce the likelihood and therefore impact on your business and reputation. Read the full article from Food & Beverage here.
A riveting read about the Nestle Maggi noodles scandal in India. The quote from the Nestle CEO says it all: ““We were right on factual arguments and yet so wrong on arguing. It’s not a matter of being right. It’s a matter of engaging the right way and finding a solution.” Read the full Fortune article here.
How confident are you that your products have not been adulterated?
What would happen to your business, if you’re product recall claim was denied ? A cautionary note about an insured’s duty of disclosure, because the ramifications could be costly, even to the largest of organisations. Read the full article here
The food safety crisis that hit the Chipotle restaurant chain in the US provides a stark reminder of the lasting implications of significant food safety issues. This article demonstrates the impact the incident had on share price, the legal ramifications, the impact on reputation and the increase in costs that resulted.
Following the recent Salmonella outbreak and recall involving bagged lettuce products, this CSIRO article explains what Salmonella is and how common it is in Australia in particular.
Great to see the use of technology and social media to mitigate risk. This article talks about a system that monitors social media traffic to identify signs of a food borne illness and isolate this to a venue for inspection by the authorities. Read the full article here
By now I’m sure you have heard about the urgent national recall that was issued for pre-package lettuce and salad by Woolworths and Coles. Because of the sheer size of the retailers they’ve been able to easily navigate the recall of this product and have been on the front foot with the public. Now, not all businesses have the same…
With upcoming changes to your Grocery Supply Agreements have you considered how you can navigate the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct to successfully negotiate your terms with the retailers? The ACCC has recently instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Woolworths limited. This is due to the retailer’s unconscionable conduct in dealing with its suppliers. Woolworth’s “Mind the Gap”…