From The Economic Times · Neil Ghai · · 1m
Food Firms Need More Safety Experts
Food companies face shortage of experienced safety professionals as demand soars.
In brief
Food companies face shortage of experienced safety professionals as demand soars. Food firms struggle to find experienced food-safety professionals amid rising regulatory demands and hiring costs. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Food Safety Shortage
India’s food industry faces shortage of experienced food-safety professionals.
Job Demand Surges
Job postings for food-safety professionals rose 94.4% in Q3 after 48.4% jump in Q1.
Experience Gap
59.5% of roles require prior experience but attract 12% fewer applicants.
Hiring Challenges
Only 50% of applicants meet requirements for experienced food-safety roles.
Regulatory Push
Maharashtra FDA suspended 31 licenses and seized ₹5.8 crore worth of food products.
Salary Premium
Median upper salary for experienced roles is ₹43,500 monthly, 89% above fresher rates.
Sector Demand
Food processing accounts for 65.5% of food-safety postings with QA/QC making up 61.8% of demand.
Hiring Timeline
Hiring timelines have risen 20-25% over past 12-18 months due to shortage.
What to remember
Food firms struggle to find experienced food-safety professionals amid rising regulatory demands and hiring costs.
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