India’s food firms face a shortage of experienced food-safety professionals

The Economic Times reports that job postings for dedicated food-safety professionals on Apna rose 94.4% in the quarter ended September. Apna says 59.5% of its food-safety postings required prior experience; those roles drew nearly 12% fewer applications than roles open to freshers. Adecco India says candidates with operational experience are scarce, and hiring timelines have lengthened 20–25% over the past 12–18 months.