About the Program
Food safety affects everyone and must be a top priority for all agribusinesses. Consumers rightfully demand and deserve safe, hygienically produced food, as poor standards jeopardize consumers’ health and can also damage business reputation. Simultaneously, addressing the critical issue of reducing food loss and waste is equally vital to ensure a sustainable business with efficient resource utilization. The program’s dual focus on food safety and food loss and waste reduction meets consumer expectations and promotes a responsible and resilient food industry.
For more than 15 years, IFC has offered high-quality professional services to help companies apply international food safety standards and adopt sustainable business models. IFC’s customized support includes food safety assessments, food loss estimations, staff training, and guidance in attaining international certification. Improved food safety has helped our clients meet regional and export market requirements, attract over $611 million in investments, generate over $728 million in increased sales, realize over $3 million in cost savings, and strengthen their brands.
IFC’s Global Food Safety and Food Loss Prevention Advisory Program is funded by GAFSP and FIAS. Regional and former project donors include Korea, DFAT, DIFID Japan, New Zealand, and Slovakia.
Practice Tools
IFC Food Safety Handbook
A Practical Guide for Building a Robust Food Safety Management System
IFC Scan Guide
Policy and Regulatory Dimension of Food Safety, Food Fortification, Food Loss and Waste, and Livestock Production
Blogs and Articles:
2023-2022
2021-2020