SQFI Blog

Private brands in the grocery industry are experiencing significant growth, evolving from budget alternatives to strategic assets that drive customer loyalty and distinguish retailers.

Recall prevention means embedding food safety throughout your operations so those failures never reach the customer.

Environmental monitoring is crucial in pet food manufacturing to detect and prevent contamination risks from pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria.

Learn how SQF Quality certification helps food businesses reduce variation, strengthen customer trust, and go beyond compliance to true consistency.

Achieving SQF certification enhances food safety and consumer trust in the tea supply chain by embedding rigorous standards throughout sourcing, production, and packaging.

Corrective and Preventative Actions, better known as CAPA, are more than a compliance checkbox. They are a structured way to find problems, fix them, and prevent them from coming back.

We are writing to share that the release of SQF Code Edition 10 has been delayed due to an extension in the GFSI  benchmarking application timeline, which now runs through March 2026. 

Think internal audits are just paperwork? Think again. A strong internal audit program is your secret weapon for SQF certification and your best defense against surprises.

The upcoming release of SQF Edition 10 marks one of the most comprehensive updates to the Safe Quality Food program in recent years.

The upcoming transition to SQF Code Edition 10 is a big milestone, and with updated requirements launching in the second half of 2026, now is the perfect time to start preparing.

Today’s SQF Practitioners need to be analysts, trainers, communicators, leaders, and lifelong learners. Shawnil Guiles-Pelcastre fully embodies that multifaceted role.

Qiang Zheng is the food safety and quality assurance manager at Melville Candy Company. He was an early adopter of the Certified SQF Practitioner credential when it launched late in 2024.

In mid to late August 2025, the food safety world will reach a major milestone with the release of SQF Edition 10, a comprehensive update designed to elevate food safety practices across the industry.

SQF Code Edition 10 represents a critical step forward in ensuring rigorous yet practical food safety management across the supply chain.

In an industry where compliance and operational integrity are nonnegotiable, manufacturers and suppliers  need more than just certification — they need a globally recognized solution.

Renee McVey is one of the first industry professionals to hold the Safe Quality Food Institute’s new Certified SQF Practitioner credential, which is administered by Exemplar Global.

The Safe Quality Food Institute announces ASI Food Safety's Stacey Brown and Redbarn Pet Products' Renee McVey as recipients of the 2025 SQF Excellence Awards.

I’m thrilled to share an update on our journey in developing SQF Code Edition 10—a process built on collaboration, transparency, and shared industry insights.

The Certified SQF Practitioner Credential, offered by SQFI, is a prestigious milestone that recognizes professionals who have dedicated themselves to advancing food safety standards.

I’ve dedicated my career to food safety, and one of the most rewarding aspects of my work is helping others showcase their expertise in a meaningful way.

Training isn’t just a box to check—it’s a critical investment in ensuring your team understands and implements the practices needed to maintain compliance with SQF standards.