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Abstract
In the more complex and globally integrated food industry of today, the cultivation of a robust Food Safety Culture (FSC) in multinational production environments is no longer optional, it's a strategic imperative. For as much as compliance systems like HACCP and ISO 22000 technically inform frameworks, they too often fail to translate when cultural, behavioral, and operational differences undermine implementation across borders. The article below presents a holistic, evidence-based approach to enhancing FSC in multinational organizations through the integration of behavioral science, leadership strategy, and digital innovation. We introduce the Multinational Food Safety Culture Alignment Model (MFSCAM), a five-pillar practical framework of cultural calibration, leadership engagement, competency-based training, digital reinforcement, and continuous behavioral measurement. Drawing on current empirical studies, regional case data, and industry trends, we examine how transformational leadership styles, localized training, and leveraging tools such as IoT and behavioral feedback loops significantly impact food safety outcomes. Original contributions include a cross-cultural analysis of FSC implementation in high-context and low-context cultures, the business value of FSC maturity, and the role of emerging technologies in supporting greater compliance and traceability. The paper concludes with a step-by-step roadmap, complete with tools, checklists, and change strategies, that food safety executives can tailor to deliver concrete improvements in organizational culture and operating performance.
Keywords
Food Safety Culture, Multinational Food Manufacturing, Transformational Leadership, HACCP, ISO 22000, Behavioral Safety, Cultural Diversity, Digital Tools, Continuous Improvement
Citations
IRE Journals:
Kikelomo Meshioye
"Enhancing Food Safety Culture in Multinational Food Manufacturing Facilities" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 182-194
IEEE:
Kikelomo Meshioye
"Enhancing Food Safety Culture in Multinational Food Manufacturing Facilities" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)
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