Ideagen launches comprehensive food and beverage compliance division

July 21, 2025

Food and beverage safety is entering a new era of innovation in compliance and transparency, as a global software leader, Ideagen, announces the bringing together of three leading supply chain platforms.

The company has today announced that it has acquired two leading specialist software names, Authenticate and Safefood 360°, which combined with Ideagen's existing supply chain solution (formerly Qadex), will create the most comprehensive, end-to-end ecosystem for compliance and transparency across the global food industry.

Ideagen Food & Beverage Solutions will deliver unmatched "farm-to-fork" visibility, ensuring food safety, ethical sourcing, ESG compliance and regulatory alignment at every step of the supply chain. This launch addresses an increasing demand for solutions that meet growing regulatory requirements and the need for sustainable and transparent food systems.

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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. Integrating these two proven solutions with our existing Ideagen portfolio means we can now provide the most comprehensive supply chain solutions purpose built to support the food & beverage industry.

Ben Dorks, Chief Executive Officer at Ideagen

The new division combines the core strengths of the three platforms to deliver significant benefits to customers, including:

Comprehensive solutions: An integrated, end-to-end compliance and transparency solution covering food safety, ESG, ethical sourcing, supplier management and regulatory compliance in a single ecosystem.
Advanced technology: AI-driven insights, real-time monitoring and automated compliance workflows to streamline complex processes and proactively manage risks.
Scalability and reach: Serving more than 65% of the world’s top food and beverage brands, supported by enterprise-grade infrastructure and Ideagen’s international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Future-proof capabilities: Tools designed to address emerging regulatory frameworks like FSMA 204, EUDR and TNFD ensuring businesses can adapt to industry changes with confidence.

This launch underscores Ideagen’s dedication to enhancing food safety and sustainability while offering meaningful solutions that address the complex challenges of modern supply chain management. Over 16,500 companies trust Ideagen to help solve complex quality, risk, audit and compliance challenges, including 65% of the world’s best known food and beverage brands, 15 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, over 900 hospitals and healthcare centres, 250 global aviation organizations, nine of the top ten accounting firms and nine of the top global aerospace and defense corporations. This marks Ideagen's third and fourth acquisitions of 2025.

About Ideagen
Ideagen is a trusted leader in governance, risk and compliance software, supporting organizations globally with solutions that enhance operational performance, address regulatory requirements and mitigate risk. Serving industries including healthcare, manufacturing, energy and financial services, Ideagen’s products empower businesses to operate with confidence in an unpredictable world. Learn more at www.ideagen.com.

About Safefood 360°
Safefood 360° is a leading provider of food safety and supplier quality management software, trusted by global food businesses to ensure compliance, transparency and operational excellence. Founded with a mission to simplify and modernize food safety management, Safefood 360° offers a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that supports compliance with global standards.

With a broad suite of modules, Safefood 360° empowers food manufacturers, processors and distributors to manage critical food safety and quality processes - from HACCP planning and audits to supplier management and traceability - in one centralized system. The platform is designed by food safety experts for food safety professionals, ensuring that users stay ahead of regulatory changes and industry best practices.

About Authenticate
Authenticate is a UK-based traceability intelligence platform working with major food retailers, manufacturers and brands - including the Coop, ASDA, HelloFresh, Oddbox, Burger King, CH&CO and others - to track ingredients, manage risk and ensure compliance across global supply chains. The platform is in use by over 60,000 companies across 160 countries, enabling scalable supply-chain mapping and transparency.

As the Head of Marketing Communications, Rebecca uses her 30+ years working in media and communications to champion the safe hands who use Ideagen's software solutions. Having worked in a number of regulated industries including energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, criminal justice construction, high-value manufacturing, engineering and logistics, she uses this knowledge to build relationships with journalists and help them understand the challenges.