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Industry Insights
Explore expert insights, tools, news and trends shaping the food industry. The Where Food Comes From Knowledge Center is your resource for producers, brands and consumers.


Why Traceability Matters in the Cattle Industry: Safeguarding Herds, Markets, and the Future
Discover how traceability and a Secure Beef Supply Plan protect your cattle operation during disease outbreaks, reduce risk, and unlock market opportunities.
Jul 30, 2025


How Certifications Help CPG Brands Win at Retail
Discover how third-party certifications like Organic, Non-GMO, and Upcycled can boost consumer trust, shelf space, and sales. Download our free guide for food and beverage brands.
Jul 14, 2025


New World Screwworm: What Consumers and Cattle Producers Need to Know
Learn the facts about New World Screwworm, how it spreads, what it means for consumers and cattle producers, and how to prevent it on your operation.
Jun 26, 2025


The Business Case for Upcycling Food: Why More Brands Are Reducing Waste
Discover the economic and environmental benefits of upcycled food products and how certification can boost brand value, reduce waste, and increase sales.
Jun 9, 2025


From Food Waste to Brand Value: Why Upcycled Certified® Matters
Discover how Upcycled Certified® helps brands turn food byproducts into sustainable products with global impact. Backed by third-party verification from Where Food Comes From, this certification drives trust, growth, and climate action.
Jun 6, 2025


Adapting to Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Compliance: How Validus (a division of Where Food Comes From) Empowers Industry Compliance
Validus, a division of Where Food Comes From, helps food businesses achieve FSMA compliance with third-party audits, certifications, and traceability support.
May 28, 2025


How Bee Friendly Farming® Certification Supports Your Regenerative or Organic Farming Goals
Honey bees forage from sunrise to sunset, collecting nectar on the Kona Coast of Hawaii supporting pollination and sustainable...
May 20, 2025


How to Get CARE Certified: What It Means and Why It Matters
Your Guide to Animal Husbandry and Sustainability Claims That Consumers Trust As consumers become more conscious of how and where...
May 14, 2025


Frequently Asked Questions When Starting Food Verification
Discover answers to common questions about food verification, including different types offered, costs, and benefits. Learn how bundling with Where Food Comes From saves time and money.
May 1, 2025


What Does Cage-Free Mean? | Cage-Free Egg Laws & Certification Explained
Discover what “cage-free” really means in the egg industry, how new state laws are changing egg production, and what farms need to stay compliant. Get certified and stay ahead.
Apr 18, 2025


WFCF Storybit: Irlbeck Farms
Working in the agriculture industry is an important job. It is a job that supplies food to communities all around the country. Krista and...
Apr 14, 2021


WFCF Storybit: Travaille & Phippen
When you were little you probably had many dreams and aspirations. While as unconventional as it may seem, for brothers David and Scott...
Jan 21, 2021
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