A Day of Knowledge, Connections and Leadership in Food Safety

A recent event hosted by SGS brought together some of the leading names in the industry to discuss the direction of food safety in a scenario of accelerated transformation. The central topic was clear: how Industry 5.0 is redefining not only production processes, but also how we ensure quality, safety and trust.

It was a day marked by meaningful exchanges, strategic connections and in-depth reflections on the role of organizations in an increasingly digital, automated and data-driven world.

Leadership and strategic vision on stage

Certifee was represented by its CEO, Valesca Bicca Vieira, who participated in the panel “The future of audits and management systems in the age of high technology”, led with excellence by Rubiana Enz.

The discussion brought up a critical point: traditional audits are no longer sufficient to address emerging risks. In an environment where sensors, automated systems and data intelligence take on a central role, digital integrity becomes as relevant as physical controls.

The debate highlighted important challenges, including:

• data reliability in automated systems

• cyber vulnerability in industrial processes

• the impact of the human factor in highly technological environments

• the need for more dynamic audits based on real evidence

Above all, it showed opportunities: the evolution of audits toward a smarter, more predictive and more integrated model.

Global insights and structural debates

The event agenda offered a broad view of the future of food safety, with highlights including:

• exclusive insights directly from the GFSI Global Conference Vancouver 2026

• discussions on the evolution of standards with IFS, FSSC 22000 and SQF

• an integrated view between government and industry on quality infrastructure

• relevant cases on crisis management and reputation rebuilding

These discussions reinforced a clear message: the sector is entering a new era, where compliance, technology and strategy move together.

The case of Certifee client C.Vale: Industry 5.0 in practice

One of the most inspiring moments of the event was the presentation of the C.Vale case, a reference in Industry 5.0 with its high-tech soybean crushing facility.

Presented by Marina Subtil De Souza, Thauany Queiroz and Samuel Rubert, the case showed how the integration of automation, operational intelligence and risk management can raise the level of industrial maturity.

More than technology, the case demonstrated:

• data-driven decision-making

• highly integrated and automated processes

• focus on efficiency, safety and sustainability

• organizational culture aligned with innovation

It is a concrete example of how Industry 5.0 is already a reality, not only a trend.

Certifee’s role: connecting food safety and technology

In this new scenario, Certifee reinforces its positioning with innovative solutions that integrate food safety and digital transformation.

One of the highlights is the Digital Food Safety Risk Assessment, a proprietary methodology that evaluates the digital integrity of HACCP in a structured way, considering not only traditional risks, but also emerging technological risks.

This approach includes:

• governance and data-based decision-making

• evaluation of sensors, PLC/SCADA systems and automation

• data integrity and traceability

• cybersecurity applied to the food industry

• the human factor and operational behavior

With a practical methodology based on field audits and real tests, Certifee delivers:

• a digital maturity score

• risk heatmaps

• technical reports with evidence

• structured action plans

This portfolio positions Certifee as an active agent in the industry’s transition toward higher levels of maturity, including the concept of Industry 5.0.

Final reflection: what will we do in the face of transformation?

The event closed with an essential question: in a rapidly changing world, what role will organizations play?

The answer involves three core pillars:

• continuous adaptation

• integration between people and technology

• commitment to excellence and trust

We remain committed to advancing quality, innovation and food safety, connecting people, technology and strategy.

Because the future is not only digital. It is integrated, intelligent and, above all, human.