International Journal of Food and Nutritional

The issue of supplying safe food on a global scale is a complicated task. With the advances in expectations from consumers to have a variety of food products from around the world available in their immediate area, the focus on how to meet this demand and do so safely challenges not only the delivery systems used for food transport, but the knowledge base of food safety experts and governmental agencies around the globe. The purpose of this article is to investigate research on the global initiatives to provide safe food through the chain of delivery, beginning with growers, distributors, transporters, retailers and non-profit organizations. Additionally, presenting the food safety inspection process and issues with the systems used in a variety of countries, are included. *Corresponding author: Kimberly J. Harris, Professor, Bessie Morgan Marshall Professor of Hospitality Management, B4112 University Center, 288 Champions Way, Dedman School of Hospitality, College of Business, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2541, USA, Tel: 011-850-644-8246; E-mail: [email protected] Received Date: April 05, 2016 Accepted Date: July 18, 2016 Published Date: July 25, 2016