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As consumer appetite for greater insight into food authenticity grows, manufacturers need to ensure they are prepared so they can offer full transparency and traceability.

In June 2021 it was JBS Foods, the world's largest meat producer and in July it was Swedish retailer Coop – both victims of ransomware attacks attributed to the REvil organisation.

A growing emphasis on assurance across additive manufacturing reflects an industry entering a new stage on its journey to maturity. Building confidence in AM products is both necessary and increasingly urgent, argues LRQA's Andy Imrie.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2021 is a much-needed opportunity for employers to give mental well-being the same attention as physical health, writes LRQA's James Pomeroy.

As an expert in supply chain assurance, we have seen first-hand how the scale and pace of change forced on businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic exposed some deep-rooted issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the world of work. Organizations have had to instantly shift to widespread remote working - requiring them to quickly adapt to face the challenges introduced by a more distributed workforce.

The world of work has changed significantly, and many organizations now have a much stronger focus on issues regarding the mental health and well-being of their employees.

Late last year, the FDA warned two major US firms for ‘repeat offenses’ of product labels not specifying allergens. Two letters do not constitute a trend, but I was reminded of these incidents recently, as I read our monthly intelligence reports.

Today, the manufacturing industry promotes innovation, productivity, and trade to capitalize on opportunities created by changing demand and technological advancements.

Risk-based inspection and maintenance techniques have helped to reduce costs whilst keeping workers safe and assets well maintained throughout this challenging time.