
Your risk management advantage in the food and beverage sector
Introducing LRQA's food safety maturity self assessment tool
To help organisations understand their risk profile, LRQA has developed the food safety maturity self-assessment tool, designed by LRQA’s food sector experts. It provides an accessible first step to evaluate current practices, identify priority risks and support continuous improvement across sites and locations.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
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Fresh thinking today that turns risk into advantage tomorrow
With more than 40 years of sector expertise, LRQA is the trusted global risk management partner to the food and beverage sector. Delivering innovative solutions across the full value chain – from farms and manufacturers to retailers and restaurant brands – we help organisations move beyond compliance to manage what matters most.
Through our connected portfolio of risk management solutions, underpinned by data-driven insight and deep technical expertise, we help food and beverage leaders identify and mitigate critical food and beverage risks across food safety, product integrity, responsible sourcing and environmental performance and cybersecurity. We help clients anticipate and manage emerging risks, turning them into a source of resilience, trust and competitive advantage.
Partnering with you across the food supply chain
Agriculture

Seafood

Manufacturing

Packaging

Retail

Brand

Supporting clients globally
Audits
We ensure the food on our tables is safe and ethically sourced, auditing 35,000 food and beverage sites each year.
Clients
We help food and beverage leaders worldwide safeguard their brand, communities and the environment through a connected portfolio of solutions, supporting 5,500+ food and beverage brands across 160 countries.
Bespoke solutions
We work in partnership with clients worldwide to design tailored programmes aligned to their priorities, challenges and budgets – strengthening supplier management, product integrity, food safety and responsible sourcing, while supporting long-term goals and helping organisations anticipate future risks.
It takes years to build our reputation and only seconds to lose it. At McDonald’s, safe food has always been our promise and that commitment cannot be compromised. That’s why I value the way LRQA helps us turn risk into opportunity. They bring not only deep expertise in food safety but also a unique way of connecting the dots - taking insights from other industries and showing how they apply to ours. The risks may look different on the surface, but the principles are the same, and LRQA helps us use that perspective to strengthen trust in our brand every day.
McDonald’s



LRQA’s auditors are very professional and knowledgable, helping us obtain certification to FSSC 22000. Their experttise not only helped us address the gaps that they found, but highlight opportunities for us to continually improve.
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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Feeding the future: How lessons from 2025 will shape 2026
LRQA’s latest food and beverage report explores how the sector is recalibrating risk management as pressures intensify across supply chains, regulation, digital transformation and consumer scrutiny.
Report
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Food safety at the top table
Drawing on insights from these three industry leaders, this LRQA whitepaper explores the widening gap between operational control and strategic oversight, the cultural and structural barriers that keep food safety off the enterprise risk agenda, and the governance models that can close this gap.
Whitepaper
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Insights into end-to-end food safety management and culture
Whether you are aiming to benchmark your current performance or strengthen your food safety strategy, this report offers practical insights and clear direction.
Report
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Driving continuous improvement with LRQA training
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Introduction to ISO/FSSC 22000
Training course
This course provides an overview of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme and the requirements that companies must consider...
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ISO/FSSC 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor
Training course
Learn to audit and lead a team for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 with LRQA's training.
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ISO/FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor
Training course
Learn to perform internal food safety management systems audits following certification standards ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000. Join...
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Level 2 HACCP
Training course
This course provides participants with insights to support the development and effective application of a HACCP system based...
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SQF Edition 10 Conversion Training
Training course
Interactive 4-hour instructor-led SQF Edition 10 training course designed to help food safety professionals transition their food safety...
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Management of Food Safety & Quality based on ISO/FSSC...
Training course
This course will provide delegates with the skills needed to implement the ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 standards.
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BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: Auditor Training
Training course
Join LRQA's course to develop a full understanding of the general principles of the requirements of the BRCGS...
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BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9: Lead Auditor Training
Training course
Join LRQA’s course to get an in-depth understanding of the BRCGS Standard protocol, requirements and how to audit...
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ISO 22000 Auditor/Lead Auditor
Training course
Join LRQA's CQI and IRCA certified training and learn the skills required to audit food safety management systems...
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Retail and Hospitality
LRQA brings deep expertise across assessment, inspection and advisory services to help the hospitality sector address its most pressing challenges. We support the development of brand programmes and deliver independent auditing and assurance across safety, quality and environmental performance.
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Supply chain management, designed around your risk
LRQA helps food and beverage organisations take control of complex supply chains. We design risk-based supplier frameworks, develop standards tailored to your requirements and deploy them across supplier networks through structured assurance. EiQ supports this approach by turning supplier data into intelligence, allowing you to prioritise effort, justify decisions and defend your programme under scrutiny.
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CASE STUDIES
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McDonald's and LRQA - turning food safety risk into...
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For over 25 years, McDonald’s has partnered with LRQA, beginning with supplier audits and evolving into a comprehensive,...
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LRQA partners with Aigens Technology
Case Study
LRQA supported Aigens in achieving critical security compliance, laying the groundwork for future system resilience and showcasing its...
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Château Troplong Mondot obtains GES verification from LRQA
Case Study
Read the case study detailing LRQA's GES verification for Château Troplong Mondot, where LRQA ensured standards were in...
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Hospitality super brand
Case Study
With LRQA's SafetyScanner solution, we used AI of the Natural Language Processing type to quickly and easily turn...
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Food safety management system certification builds trust in Starbucks.
Case Study
Achieving an FSSC certification has helped Starbucks China to enhance risk prevention and set a new benchmark for...
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Terre des Hommes, supporting children globally
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Helping Terre des Hommes support children around the world. ISO 9001:2015 certification redefines the NGO's operational structure. To...
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ACP Europe: Defining a food safety culture. ...
Case Study
Learn how LRQA helped add FSSC 22000 accreditation to HACCP and ISO 22000 certification for ACP.
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