Ideagen, a global leader in compliance technology, has announced a significant milestone in its strategic evolution with the launch of its newly unified Food & Beverage Solutions division. This division brings together three powerhouse platforms—Authenticate, Safefood 360°, and Ideagen’s existing supplier management tool (formerly Qadex)—into a comprehensive, end-to-end compliance and transparency ecosystem. This integrated solution is specifically designed to meet the growing challenges facing today’s global food and beverage industry, from increasing regulatory requirements to consumer demand for transparency, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
With this launch, Ideagen is poised to transform how food and beverage brands manage food safety, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) responsibilities, supply chain mapping, and compliance with evolving global regulations. The unified platform delivers enhanced visibility across every link in the supply chain—from farm to fork—empowering companies to proactively manage risk, ensure safety, and remain competitive in an increasingly complex industry landscape.
Unified Strength Across Trusted Platforms
By consolidating the unique capabilities of Authenticate, Safefood 360°, and its legacy Qadex solution, Ideagen is delivering a powerful suite of tools that simplify the complexities of supply chain oversight while offering unmatched scalability and global reach.
- Authenticate provides industry-leading supply chain mapping and ethical sourcing data, enabling businesses to assess risk and monitor supplier practices with pinpoint accuracy.
- Safefood 360° brings cutting-edge food safety and quality management capabilities, used widely by manufacturers and processors to ensure compliance with global food safety standards such as BRCGS, SQF, and ISO 22000.
- Qadex, now fully embedded into the Ideagen suite, offers robust supplier management workflows, allowing users to track supplier documentation, certifications, and audits in a centralized location.
The integration of these platforms into a single offering means customers now have access to a holistic compliance solution that spans safety, sustainability, and regulatory assurance in one seamless system.
Meeting a Critical Industry Need
The food and beverage industry is navigating a period of rapid transformation. Growing consumer awareness, stricter global regulations, and a renewed emphasis on sustainability are compelling brands to rethink how they manage their operations. Recent legislative updates such as FSMA 204 (U.S. Food Traceability Rule), the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) are creating additional complexity for companies that rely on large, geographically dispersed supplier networks.
Ben Dorks, CEO of Ideagen, emphasized the importance of trust and transparency in today’s food systems:
“We all need to trust that the food and drink we put on our tables to feed our families is safe. For our food and beverage customers, the emphasis they place on safety is key to maintaining trust and loyalty with consumers. Their ability to grow as a business depends on it, but they’re working with increasingly globalised, complex supply chains.”
He continued:
“Integrating these proven solutions with our existing Ideagen portfolio means we can now provide the most comprehensive supply chain solutions purpose-built to support the food and beverage industry. It’s a game-changer for any organization that values transparency, resilience, and future-readiness in their operations.”
Key Benefits of the New Food & Beverage Division
The creation of the Food & Beverage Solutions division unlocks a range of transformative benefits for customers:
- Comprehensive Visibility: End-to-end coverage of compliance areas including food safety, ESG reporting, ethical sourcing, and supplier management—allowing companies to consolidate disparate tools and reduce administrative burden.
- AI-Driven Insights: Intelligent algorithms power real-time monitoring, advanced analytics, and predictive alerts that enable businesses to identify risks before they escalate.
- Automation and Efficiency: Automated workflows simplify tasks like audit scheduling, document verification, and incident management, saving time and reducing human error.
- Global Scalability: Backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure and a global support network, Ideagen serves over 65% of the world’s leading food and beverage brands, with a strong footprint across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
- Regulatory Readiness: The platform is purpose-built to help companies comply with evolving regulations including FSMA 204, EUDR, TNFD, and others—ensuring organizations can stay ahead of compliance mandates.
This strategic consolidation is more than a technological advancement—it’s a reflection of Ideagen’s vision for a more transparent, safe, and accountable global food system.
Serving the World’s Leading Brands
Ideagen’s technologies are trusted by more than 16,500 companies worldwide. This includes:
- 65% of the world’s top food and beverage brands
- 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies
- Over 900 hospitals and healthcare centers
- 250 aviation organizations worldwide
- 9 of the top 10 accounting firms
- 9 of the leading global aerospace and defense corporations
This broad adoption across diverse sectors demonstrates Ideagen’s reputation for delivering dependable, secure, and adaptable compliance solutions that meet the most rigorous industry demands.
Commitment to the Future of Food
The formation of the Food & Beverage Solutions division underscores Ideagen’s commitment to shaping the future of food safety, sustainability, and transparency. As global supply chains grow increasingly interconnected and vulnerable to disruption—from climate change to political instability—solutions that offer resilience, visibility, and compliance are not just helpful—they are essential.
Ideagen’s investment in this new division also signals its long-term vision of aligning with global initiatives for responsible sourcing, traceability, and ESG-driven performance.
As the food and beverage industry continues to evolve, Ideagen is setting a new benchmark for compliance technology—bringing together data, intelligence, and automation to create a safer, more sustainable world for consumers and businesses alike.
