Our solutions for food industry professionals
The agri-food sector consists of numerous interprofessional organizations, each bringing together organizations representing agricultural production and sometimes processing, marketing, and distribution. In France, all stakeholders (industry, crafts, and trade) account for 840,000 jobs, particularly within brands that have become global flagships of French expertise. This leadership justifies the adoption and dissemination of best practices throughout the ecosystem, particularly in the environmental field.
Some key figures for the sector
- 19,000 industrial companies
- 38,000 artisans
- 25,000 retailers
- €212 billion in revenue in the industry

Your challenges
Food manufacturers and their partners (distributors, markets, school cafeterias, etc.) need best practices and to demonstrate that they are applying them. At the heart of their challenges are quality, food safety, and the environment. AFNOR provides the answer.
Certify your food safety approach
Reassure your customers, partners, and clients with AFAQ ISO 22000 certification.
Managing water resources effectively
Are you on the list of the 50 most water-intensive sites? Consider ISO 46001.
Committing to CSR
ISO 26030 provides you with guidelines for implementing a comprehensive social responsibility approach.
Reducing food waste
A label for wholesalers and distributors committed to fighting overflowing trash cans.
Agri-food: they apply best practices
Large industrial groups, subcontracting SMEs, quality auditors, chambers of agriculture... All of them need best practices and come knocking on AFNOR's door.

