An exploration of food safety culture in a multi‐cultural environment: next steps?

TLDR

The paper is part of a themed issue on international food safety management challenges and solutions. It explores the concept of food safety culture within a multi‑cultural environment. The authors conduct a literature review that integrates theories from management, international business, psychology, and food safety. They develop a comprehensive theoretical framework that broadens and clarifies food safety culture, offering unique insights valuable to practitioners, researchers, and industry stakeholders.

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of food safety culture in a multi‐cultural environment. It is the eighth paper in a themed issue of Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes presenting international food safety management challenges and solutions. Design/methodology/approach A literature review brings together theories and practical research in the fields of management, international business, psychology and food safety. Findings A theoretical framework is developed using a wide range of theories and research findings, with the aim of broadening the current understanding of the concept of food safety culture while also clarifying it. Practical implications The paper will be of value to practitioners, researchers and other stakeholders involved in the food industry. Originality/value This paper presents a unique insight into the concept of food safety culture, and presents an in‐depth theoretical framework.