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Food Safety Measurement Tools You’ll Actually Use

You can’t improve what you can’t see. But when it comes to food safety culture, seeing what is really happening...

Taking Food Safety Culture to the Next Level

How to Take Food Safety Culture to the Next Level Many food companies reach a point where audits go smoothly,...

How to Maximize Your Internal Trainings

Maximize Your Internal Food Safety Training Internal training is one of the main ways a food business builds and maintains...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

FDA Revokes 52 SOI’s

In 1939, food standards were vital in safeguarding families against mysterious foods and artificial fruit cocktails. Shortly after the 1938...

Safe Food California 2025: A Week That Moved the Industry Forward 

The food and agriculture industry is navigating an unprecedented level of disruption and change—facing challenges that will likely define the...

Safe Food Alliance is an Approved Lab for Japan’s Pre-Testing Protocol for Almonds

Helping Almond Exporters Streamline Compliance and Reduce Rejection Risks Safe Food Alliance is proud to announce its status as an...

Premier Food Safety and Quality Conference returns to Monterey, CA.
Safe Food California Returns in 2025!

The Premier Food Safety Conference is Back in Monterey MONTEREY, CA – March 5, 2025 – Safe Food California, the...

FDA has banned the use of Red No. 3 in food and ingested drugs

On January 15, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they are banning the use of FD&C Red...

Distribution Compliance Audits
Safe Food Certifications Accredited as Certifying Agent for CDFA Distributor Operations Compliance Audits

We are proud to announce that Safe Food Certifications is now accredited by the California Department of Food and Agriculture...

Brendan O’Donnell Selected as President/CEO of DFA and Safe Food Alliance

DFA of California and Safe Food Alliance are pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan O’Donnell as their new President...