The Usefulness of Applying Product and Service Innovations Through Quality Systems in the Food Industry

Abstract

Standardization and certification of management systems are an important part of the organizational culture in the food industry, which in modern business conditions should be a culture of quality, because the management of management systems and their certification is an important prerequisite for business success, even business excellence. The only certified management systems are systems based on ISO standards and safety, but there are other methodologies in the concept of quality management and safety, which due to their complexity, efficiency and high level of organizational performance, are also considered specified management. systems. Businesses must continue to rapidly change environmental conditions and increase globalization and change in competition in today's world in order to maintain their existence and realize their visions. Economic theory has long recognized innovation as the most important driver of development and as the only sure recipe for overcoming the economic recessions of the food and global food industry. A country that wants to make a mark on the world market cannot achieve this without encouraging innovation in society. Innovation leads to the improvement of society and the economy, and an awareness of inventiveness can be raised by fostering entrepreneurship and technological innovation. The reason for every change in life should be sought in innovation. Innovation means the ability to transform existing ideas into useful inventions and products that will be used in the future.

Keywords: innovation, quality, standards, food industry and products and services.

DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/16-1-05

Publication date: January 31^st 2024