In the following section, the respondents were asked to identify different FQM initiatives used in the past or currently being implemented by their companies. The first and foremost function of an FQM system is QA. It is obligatory for European food companies to abide by HACCP quality assurance system. Figs. 4-6 demonstrate the QA practices by country, product and size of the companies. From the analysis, it was found that eight firms are simultaneously deploying more than four types of QA systems. The reason for the multiple QA certificates might be the companies’ commitment to their customers’ requirements for specific certifications. The medium-sized firms with more than 200 employees and a turnover of more than 30 million Euro have as many as five to six QA certifications.