Backbone

Backbone is a Belgium-based food technology company that develops an AI-powered platform for food quality management and regulatory compliance. The company helps food and feed manufacturers connect information scattered across documents, spreadsheets, emails, laboratory results and existing business systems, creating a centralized source of quality intelligence. Its platform helps organizations manage quality requirements more efficiently while improving visibility across their operations.

The platform uses artificial intelligence and specialized AI agents to automate routine quality management tasks, including supplier certificate tracking, document verification, laboratory result validation, incident management and customer questionnaire responses. It also checks operational data against customer specifications, internal procedures and recognized food safety standards such as IFS Food, BRCGS and FSSC 22000. By reducing manual administration and simplifying compliance workflows, Backbone enables quality teams to identify potential issues, prioritize actions and make informed decisions faster.

Backbone aims to help food manufacturers strengthen food safety, improve operational efficiency and reduce the risks associated with disconnected quality information. By integrating with existing enterprise resource planning (ERP), quality management (QMS) and document management systems, the platform supports businesses without requiring them to replace their current tools. Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, Backbone serves food companies across sectors including food processing and manufacturing, helping transform quality data into practical insights for continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. Source