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The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Institute is a division of the FMI, the Food Industry Association. SQFI

10/15/2026

As the weather gets cooler its time to put on some more layers. The SQF store offers jackets, scarves, official plaques, banners, and other branded merchandise to help you proudly recognize your achievement and demonstrate your commitment to food safety excellence.

Head to the store: https://hubs.ly/Q04B743x0

10/14/2026

How well do your food safety programs work together?

A strong food safety system depends on more than individual programs. It requires consistency and alignment across your entire operation. But how can you identify gaps that traditional record reviews might miss?

Join us on October 26 for a free SQF365 digital seminar presented with SCS Global Services to explore how vertical trace exercises can help you:

- Follow a complete record trail across multiple food safety programs.
- Identify gaps through random record selection rather than handpicked examples.
- Prepare for evolving certification requirements and strengthen audit readiness.

Discover how connecting the dots across your food safety system can help demonstrate consistent ex*****on and uncover opportunities for improvement.

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04B76f70

10/13/2026

Tomorrow, seven companies will answer a single question running through every demo: How do you move food safety documentation from paper to digital without disrupting what already works?

On October 14, FoodReady, Allera, SafetyChain Software, SGS, AuditQ, Wherefour, Inc., and Keychain will each take a dedicated 30-minute slot during the SQF Product Spotlight Day to show their tools in action, with actual software running actual workflows from data capture to compliance reporting.

Rachel Anderson, SQF’s VP of Business Development and Strategy, opens the event with a briefing on where the industry stands on automation. From there, each company walks through how their platform handles the documentation challenges QA/QC managers and food safety practitioners face every day.

If you have been asked to evaluate automation tools but haven't had time to compare options side by side, this is a practical way to see multiple approaches in a single sitting and ask providers directly about implementation, integration, and fit for your facility.

Free, online, and open to anyone in the food safety community, with the registration link in the first comment.

10/09/2026

Join us on November 18 for a free, interactive online session exploring sanitation and operational services that can help your facility maintain food safety standards and stay audit-ready.

Hear directly from service providers as they share practical solutions for sanitation, pest control, facility upkeep, and operational support.

During this session, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Discover solutions to support your facility's day-to-day operations.
• Explore emerging approaches to sanitation, maintenance, and audit readiness.
• Compare multiple service providers in one convenient session.
• Ask questions about implementation, scheduling, and your facility's specific needs.

Register for free: https://hubs.ly/Q04zLh9H0

10/08/2026

SQF Unites 2027 brings 800+ food safety professionals from over 50 countries to Tucson this March 22-25. For companies looking to connect directly with quality managers, food safety directors, and supply chain leaders driving purchasing and compliance decisions, exhibiting or sponsoring is the most efficient path to that audience.

Sponsorship tiers range from year-round digital visibility through the SQF365 program to full onsite presence with booth space, speaking opportunities, and branded activations across the event. The SQF365 program extends that reach beyond the conference with newsletter placements, featured content on https://bit.ly/3TIQ9n3, and hosted webinars throughout the year.

The online prospectus covers all sponsorship levels, exhibit pricing, and available opportunities for companies in food safety technology, consulting, training, and related services. Details are in the first comment.

10/07/2026

The last day to apply for the Food Safety Auditing Scholarship is October 9th. If you know a promising student in food or agricultural science, encourage them to apply.

This program helps students launch careers in food safety with awards of up to $3,000, plus the funding and opportunity to attend SQF Unites 2027 in Tucson, where they'll meet industry leaders, expand their professional network, and experience the SQF community firsthand.

Another set of recipients receive $1,000 and complimentary SQF auditor coursework.

Apply Here: https://hubs.ly/Q04zwDfC0

10/06/2026

Are you planning to join us at SQF Unites 2027? Registration opened today for March 22–25 in Tucson, Arizona.

With Edition 10 audits planned to begin in Q1 2027, this year’s conference comes at an important moment for the SQF community. For the first time, we’ll gather with real Edition 10 audit experiences to share, moving the conversation from the Code into practice.

Connect with the people who use, implement, and support the SQF Code to exchange ideas, learn from peers, and find practical solutions to food safety challenges.

Use the link in the comments below to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you in Tucson.

09/30/2026

Think back to the person who first introduced you to food safety or encouraged your career. You can do the same for someone else.

This program helps students launch careers in food safety with awards of up to $3,000, plus the funding and opportunity to attend SQF Unites 2027 in Tucson, where they'll meet industry leaders, expand their professional network, and experience the SQF community firsthand.

Another set of recipients receive $1,000 and complimentary SQF auditor coursework.

Know a promising student in food or agricultural science? Encourage them to apply by October 9, 2026

Apply Here: https://hubs.ly/Q04yCbTp0

09/25/2026

Food safety risks can emerge anywhere at your site. Give employees across departments the practical knowledge to recognize risks early and take action before they become costly problems.

The SQF Food Safety Risk Management Collection includes seven online, self-paced courses covering critical areas of risk, with best practices your teams can apply immediately.

Build a stronger, more risk-aware food safety culture. Explore the courses today!

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09/14/2026

Two new SQF Codes expanded SQF’s reach this year. Introduced in July, the Agents & Brokers Code addresses a critical requirement for trading partners working with retailers. Published in August, the Food Safety Services Code recognizes the practices of service providers such as pest control, sanitation, and security teams. Both are now fully auditable, opening two important channels for growth.

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