Supermarkets are responding by tightening supplier onboarding requirements and seeking greater assurance across their networks. Whether you're a logistics provider, packaging firm, processor, or ingredient supplier, ISO certification is fast becoming an essential part of securing and retaining major retail contracts.
AvISO has helped suppliers to major UK food retailers — including packaging companies, logistics firms, and food processors — implement ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 9001 to strengthen their security posture, meet client expectations, and improve operational resilience.
Supermarket supply chains are vast, complex, and increasingly digital. Suppliers must manage not only food safety and product traceability, but also cybersecurity risks, sustainability targets, and resilience expectations — all under close scrutiny from procurement teams, regulators, and the public.
Recent cyberattacks targeting well-known food retailers via third-party suppliers have highlighted the risks of data breaches, business disruption, and reputational damage across the supply chain. As a result, retailers are placing renewed emphasis on supplier assurance — often requiring formal ISO certification, particularly in cybersecurity and business continuity.
For suppliers, this creates both a challenge and an opportunity: strong certification helps differentiate, secure contracts, and build trust.
AvISO understands the pressures suppliers face — from tight margins and delivery schedules to evolving procurement demands. We help you implement ISO systems that are lean, effective, and aligned with retailer expectations — without unnecessary overhead.
We work with your team to map ISO frameworks onto existing operations — whether in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or packaging. Our consultants help ensure that controls are practical, auditable, and directly support your commercial goals.
ISOvA Toolbox provides a central platform to manage evidence, audits, policies, and supplier documentation — helping you stay ready for procurement reviews and audits.
We offer internal audit training, data protection awareness, and resilience planning for supply chain managers, compliance teams, and operational leads. Support can be provided on-site or remotely to fit production and logistics schedules.
A supplier to a leading UK supermarket chain required ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 to retain framework status and meet enhanced data protection requirements. With AvISO’s guidance and ISOvA Toolbox, they implemented a scalable system to manage risks across operations and third-party integrations — resulting in successful re-onboarding and contract extension.
ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
A critical requirement for suppliers managing product data, customer information, or integrated IT systems. Supports GDPR compliance and protects against data breaches — increasingly mandated in retailer procurement frameworks.
ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management
Helps ensure resilience against cyberattacks, supplier disruption, or operational incidents — vital for time-sensitive, perishable supply chains.
ISO 28000 – Supply Chain Security Management
Addresses physical and digital risks across the supply chain — including transport, storage, and third-party integration. Supports end-to-end risk management for high-value or sensitive goods.
ISO 9001 – Quality Management
Ensures consistency, traceability, and continual improvement in product quality and service delivery — a baseline requirement for most supermarket suppliers.
ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
Helps meet retailer sustainability targets and align with consumer expectations — covering energy use, emissions, packaging sustainability, and waste management.
ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
Supports safe operations in logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing environments — helping suppliers meet both legal duties and client expectations.
ISO 42001 – Artificial Intelligence Management
As AI is increasingly used in demand forecasting, routing, and warehouse automation, ISO 42001 provides governance for ethical, secure, and transparent deployment.
In the fast-moving world of food retail supply chains, complexity is the enemy of compliance.
AvISO designs ISO systems that fit how your business operates — with clear ownership, simple processes, and accessible tools. We help you stay compliant without slowing down your operations or adding unnecessary admin.
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Retailers expect suppliers to prove compliance — and to do so with confidence. AvISO and ISOvA provide the tools to make that possible.
With AvISO and ISOvA, compliance becomes a competitive advantage — not just a procurement hurdle.
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Whether you’re an established supermarket supplier or seeking to enter major retailer frameworks, we help you achieve the certification and resilience required to succeed.
If you would like to know more about ISO Standards, Certification and the value of a good management system you can add to your business we would love to hear from you: Kent: 01892 800476 | London: 02037 458 476 | info@avisoconsultancy.co.uk
