Making the Most of Downtime: Why Preventive Maintenance Matters for Food Safety
Why Downtime Is a Strategic Opportunity Production schedules often leave little room for anything beyond immediate operational demands. As a result, facilities often delay preventive maintenance until equipment failures, food […]
Hillari Bynum Promoted to Senior Director, Growth & Innovation at Safe Food Alliance
DFA of California and Safe Food Alliance are pleased to announce the promotion of Hillari Bynum to Senior Director, Growth & Innovation, effective immediately. In this newly expanded leadership role, […]
Preparing for an SQF Edition 10 Audit: Common Gaps Facilities Should Address Now
Facilities preparing for an SQF Edition 10 audit are quickly discovering that minor gaps can lead to major audit findings. Areas that may have received limited scrutiny in previous editions, […]
SQF Edition 10: What Facilities Need to Prepare for Right Now
The release of SQF Edition 10 marked a new era in the food safety certification industry. As you and your team navigate this new era, it is critical to have a clear understanding of the new edition. We are […]
Safe Food California 2026
Safe Food California is where the industry comes together The food safety landscape is evolving—driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and supply chain complexity. California continues to lead the nation […]
Strengthening Preventive Controls Through Environmental Monitoring
Disclaimer: This content came from a DFA member-only refresher training. DFA of California Ensuring food safety requires a comprehensive approach, and one critical element often overlooked is the processing environment itself. […]
Food Safety in 2025: The Five Stories That Shaped the Industry
2025 was a year of heightened scrutiny and change across food safety. The industry saw an increase in recalls, a shift in regulatory priorities, and global trade and supply chain […]
Setting Food Safety Goals That Actually Stick in 2026
New Year’s is the time when we hear the most about making resolutions. Everyone is asking, what are your New Year’s Resolutions? What do you want to change in 2026? Often, this feels like it only applies to your […]
Mycotoxins in Tree Nuts & Dried Fruits: What You Need to Know
Disclaimer: This content came from a DFA member-only refresher training. DFA of California Mycotoxins remain one of the most significant food safety challenges for the dried fruit and tree nut industries […]
FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water
The much-anticipated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water is finally here! The revised rule covering pre-harvest water requirements supersedes the […]