**Dublin**: As the GFSI 2025 Conference approaches, LRQA calls for enhanced data-driven risk management in the food sector to improve safety resilience amidst regulatory scrutiny and supply chain challenges. Kimberly Coffin will present on transitioning to a nuanced, risk-based supplier verification approach during the event.
As the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) 2025 Conference nears, LRQA, a leading specialist in global assurance, is advocating for enhanced data-driven risk management within the food industry to bolster future food safety resilience. This call comes at a time when food businesses are facing intense scrutiny over supply chain transparency, necessitated by evolving regulations and the need to reassess sourcing strategies amidst geopolitical shifts and climate change challenges.
Many companies find themselves overwhelmed by the vast amounts of available supplier compliance data, which, despite being a valuable resource for decision-making, often remains underutilised. This inefficiency places businesses at greater risk of compliance failures and operational disruptions, where extensive investments of time and effort in managing supplier risk may prove futile.
LRQA marks a significant milestone at GFSI, celebrating a decade of addressing industry challenges related to food supply safety. The organisation is recognised for its leadership in helping clients navigate the complexities of regulatory demands, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing sustainability criteria.
During the GFSI 2025 Conference, which is set to take place in Dublin from March 31 to April 3, Kimberly Coffin, LRQA’s Supply Chain Assurance Technical Director, will present a Tech Talk on April 1 at 3:35 pm GMT. In her presentation, she plans to discuss how advanced data analytics can facilitate a shift from traditional, standardised supplier verification programs to a more nuanced, risk-based approach to food safety that covers the entire supply chain. Through real-world case studies involving food and beverage clients, she will illustrate how LRQA has helped global firms effectively harness data-driven insights to refine their supplier verification processes, allowing for a better understanding of genuine risks and fostering resilience amid uncertainty.
“Businesses across the food industry are increasingly recognising the fact that they need to be smarter about how they’re using data,” Coffin explained. “The challenge is identifying the best combination of tools, systems and external expertise needed to deliver the foresight to prioritise resources, protect supply integrity and proactively inform decisions. As regulations evolve and supply chains become more complex, businesses that embrace data intelligence will be best positioned to maintain compliance and build long-term resilience.”
The GFSI 2025 Conference presents an opportunity for industry leaders and professionals to engage in discussions on these pressing issues, with LRQA playing a pivotal role in advancing the dialogue on food safety and supply chain management. For further information on LRQA’s contributions and to register for the conference, interested parties are directed to visit their website.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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