Thought Leadership

Between new product development, employee training and retention, and all the other tasks involved in maintaining and growing a business, taking time to conduct a mock recall often doesn’t land at the top of the to-do list. But considering the fact that a recall, if mismanaged, can seriously jeopardize the strength of companies, there are […]

There are dozens of food recalls issued every quarter in Europe alone. But despite the frequency of food recalls, there are a number of aspects many people – even industry leaders – may not realise. 1. When consumers become ill, they typically think of the last food they consumed. But actually, it can take a couple […]

It is hard to escape the latest food trends and one of the most prevalent in recent months – and indeed over the last few years – has been veganism. According to meal delivery service Just Eat, veganism will be the single biggest food trend of 2018. We’ve already seen one high profile convert. Just […]

Recalls have no expiration date. They can be initiated for products that were distributed years – even decades – prior to the discovery of a safety issue. Unlike categories such as food and pharmaceuticals, most durable consumer goods are expected to last a long time. It’s no surprise that the age of the product is […]

Picture it. You get word of a potential issue with a product. It may be a notification from a supplier, a routine test result, or a complaint from a consumer. After investigating, your company determines it is necessary to issue a recall. Hopefully you have a detailed plan in place, which allows you to begin […]