SQF Edition 10: What Changes, and What You'll Actually Be Measured On
SQF Edition 10 shifts food safety audits from training completion to proven competency, starting January 2027. Here's what's changing.
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The Future Workforce Won't Build Itself
A quarter of food plant workers may retire by 2030. The real risk isn't vacancies—it's losing the expertise that keeps operations running.
Alex Ball
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Beyond Compliance: Why Food Manufacturers Need to Rethink What “Trained” Really Means
At Food Safety Summit 2026, Bobby Carter of WorkForge explored why food manufacturers must shift from training compliance to frontline competency.
Alex Ball
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Mental & Physical Wellbeing Is a Workforce Strategy
WorkForge recap from The Meat Institute ELS+ Conference on how Gen Z is reshaping workforce expectations—and why wellbeing is now a core strategy.
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Why Food Manufacturers Are Replacing Legacy Training Systems
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Alex Ball
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A Global Survey Reveals the Gaps SQF 10 Is About to Expose
The survey confirmed real training gaps. See where your program stands—and what steps to take before those gaps show up on your floor or in an audit.
Alex Ball
Apr 17, 2026
What’s one of the most expensive questions in your plant?
“Hey Joe” moments pull your best operator off the line, quietly reducing output. Learn how better training keeps Joe where he belongs.
Alex Ball
Mar 26, 2026
Are You Ready for SQF 10? What Food Manufacturers Told Us at SQF Unites
Are you ready for SQF 10? See where food manufacturers stand, uncover gaps, and take our assessment to benchmark your readiness and next steps.
Alex Ball
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Holy Cow, Beef Is Expensive
Effective labor development drives margin for beef producers rising costs, supply shortages, and the threat of screwworms.
Bryan Clopton
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What Bloom’s Taxonomy Reveals About Food Safety Realities
Passing audits isn’t the same as preventing failures. Learn how Bloom’s Taxonomy explains the gap between training completion and real-world...
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