70% of organisations only evaluate their risk profile on an annual basis, limiting their ability to tailor their risk management plan and business strategy to mirror the ever-changing commercial landscape – EY The guiding standard for risk management, ISO 31000, defines risk as the effect of uncertainty on objectives. Whilst this framework can be helpful, in establishing the context, and identification…
Businesses on guard With businesses increasingly connected online, do you understand your cyber-security risks? Cyber-security is a growing concern for business owners in the Food and Beverage industry. It’s not a case of if you face a cyber threat in the future, but when. Whilst every business will have different exposure points, a cyber threat shouldn’t be taken lightly due…
How much do you understand your supply-chain? It sounds like a simple question, but it’s important to realise that a resilient supply chain can help you sidestep avoidable risks and grow your business. Only 22% of companies have a proactive supply chain network. (Logistics Bureau, 2020) Your supply chain is one of the most critical elements to running your business and disruption at…
Late last year we announced the launch of our new and improved IBASAFE Program, that will be run through our speedy, easy to use online learning platform. When asking back in 2020 what improvements you wanted in the new IBASAFE Program, over 80% asked for webinars, access to online content and an online community. This does not replace the important…
In 2017 Victual produced a survey on recall preparedness in the Australian Food Industry. We are currently working with AIFST (Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology) on an update on this survey and would appreciate a few minutes of your time to participate in this short survey. The survey is unanimous, however outcomes will be shared and this will…
From 20 second hand-washing guidelines to dreaded slips, trips, and falls: when we think of safety, mental health is unlikely to be among our first concerns—however, when one in five workers are affected, why are we not being proactive about Mental Health? “It’s important that we’re proactive instead of reactive and work in a way that we can create systems…
