Food Safety and Trade

Our Approach

Our programming protects consumers from agricultural hazards, increases trade volumes of safe products, and lowers the cost of trade. We take a private-sector approach to food safety and quality, partnering with producers to address hazards that may threaten consumer health and helping them strategize about target markets. We leverage volunteer expertise from Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s Food Safety and Quality team to provide cost-effective advisory services to businesses.

When it comes to trade, we support governments as they develop and enforce standards and regulations that reduce risk and efficiently manage the flow of goods across borders. We partner with regional economic trade blocs and national governments to harmonize their practices with international standards. On the producer side, we partner with market actors to implement improved food safety practices and risk management systems that improve their ability to reach new domestic and international markets.