Newark Food Safety Consultant

Win Bigger Buyers. Pass the Audits That Open Doors.

Meeting food safety standards is crucial for food manufacturers in Newark, Elizabeth, or Jersey City. FoodReady, your Newark Food Safety Consultant, partners with you to implement practical, robust systems. We develop HACCP/PC plans, set up GMPs, streamline documentation, and conduct mock audits. Our expertise covers HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and other GFSI-aligned certifications. We work alongside you to quickly get your facility certified.

Leading Companies Trust FoodReady

Engage with an expedient process that is more than traditional consulting. Supported by a unique combination of veteran food safety experts and software intelligence, we get your Food Safety / HACCP programs ready to stay ready for any GFSI, BRC, SQF, or Retail Audit, in addition to State, USDA, or FDA inspections.

Hear It From Real People

See how FoodReady’s Food Safety Plans and Management Solutions has positively impacted and helped hundreds of businesses just like yours.

“The people at FoodReady are excellent to work with and care to get involved with your company and make it as best as it can be. FoodReady staff also helped provide training to our QA team.”

“We like the customizable options and ease of use. The support that comes with it. We would not have been able to pass our audit without the support staff of FoodReady.”

“Peace of mind, safety, and accountability. With all of these things and the FoodReady team (especially Dustin!), we felt confident and ready for the USDA and about our product safety.”

Eliminate Audit Anxiety with an Insider's Knowledge.

Our Chief Food Safety Officer, Dave Seddon, will lead your Newark consulting engagement. Dave’s been named an SQF Auditor of the Year finalist and has audited over 500 manufacturing facilities. That means he brings an auditor’s eye to your project – he knows exactly what inspectors are looking for, both in your paperwork and on your production floor. Dave and his team focus on building practical systems your operators can use daily. That’s crucial when dealing with the fast-paced food production environment here in Northern New Jersey.

A Food Safety System Built for the.
Fast-Paced NJ Market

We’ll build you a complete system that gets you certified. It starts with a gap assessment at your Newark-area facility – whether you’re producing ethnic foods in Paterson or co-packing beverages in Linden. We’ll map out your entire process from start to finish. Our integrated Food Safety Consulting Newark services combine all your HACCP, SQF, GMP, and FSMA requirements into one manageable program. No more scattered binders or confusion – just a clear path to passing your audit and meeting your customers’ highest standards.

Beyond Audits: Lasting Food Safety Success

We’re here to implement a food safety system that will add value to your business and help you pass your audit with flying colors.

Meet strict retailer requirements with consistent food safety.
Minimize risks of non-compliance, fines, and audit issues.
Protect your brand and customer trust by preventing recalls.
Strengthen hazard control and risk management across processes.
Speed approvals and sales with credible documentation.
Gain market access with SQF, HACCP, and FSMA compliance.

Embedding Food Safety into—Every Shift, Every Day

We don’t just hand you a binder and walk away. We become a real partner to your operations, QA, and management teams in Newark. Using FoodReady’s digital tools, we’ll embed support into your daily routines—think streamlined floor checks, simple record keeping, and easy document access. We’ll help you manage checklists, track environmental monitoring trends, and handle traceability. Your food safety system becomes a living part of your operation that drives continuous improvement.

How Can Our AI Food Safety Management Software Help You?

Our AI-Powered Food Safety Management System is more than just a compliance tool – it’s an intelligent system designed to streamline and strengthen your food safety and operational processes. The AI gives you great suggestions, and it’s all built-in with food safety smart tips from experts tailored for different kinds of food industries.

Rapid AI HACCP Plan Creation

FoodReady’s AI HACCP Builder offers pre-built templates, cutting HACCP plan development from hours to minutes.

AI-Generated SOPs & Checklists

FoodReady’s AI Assistant creates and automates SOPs and checklists, detecting missed tasks and ensuring protocol compliance

Unified Batch & Inventory Management

Our AI Assistant offers real-time tracking of production, inventory, and costs, enhancing efficiency and reducing compliance problems

Complete Traceability & Recall Readiness

FoodReady’s AI provides full traceability by linking ingredients to final products, facilitating rapid recalls and efficient audits

Automated Supplier Compliance

Reduce manual effort and increase transparency with AI-powered automatic management and updates of supplier documents

Live Monitoring & Instant Alerts

AI-powered dashboards offer real-time KPI monitoring and safety incident alerts for timely intervention.

A Clear, Actionable Plan for Certification Success in Newark

Here’s how we help our Newark clients pass certification audits with confidence:

Gap Assessment

We’ll start with a thorough tour of your facility—either on-site or virtual—to review your process flows, controls, and current documentation. Then, you’ll receive a prioritized action plan that clearly shows the critical steps needed to achieve certification efficiently.

Food Safety Document Development

We’ll create all necessary documentation, including HACCP/FSMA PC plans, SOPs, and key programs like Allergen Control, Supplier Approval, and Recall/Traceability. We’ll also set up practical systems for version control and records management to keep everything organized and audit-ready.

Environmental Monitoring
Program

If you’re in ready-to-eat (RTE) or other high-risk operations—common in the Newark metro area—you need a solid EMP. We’ll develop a comprehensive program with zone mapping, swab frequencies, and pathogen strategies. Everything’s managed with digital tools for easy scheduling and data analysis.

We Can Help You Develop Your
Food Safety Documentation

Our Team Members

We will deliver the best job with the best team.

Dave Seddon MBA RDN LDN, is a co-founder of FoodReady and has conducted over 500 GFSI audits across the United States.

Luke has extensive SQF, BRC, USDA, and FSQA leadership experience at multiple large food manufacturers.

Denice is a HACCP, PCQI, GFSI SQF Practitioner/Internal Auditor with a strong background in food manufacturing.

Maggie is a certified food safety consultant and SQF practitioner.

Sam, a lean six sigma black belt, has been a Plant Manager and also a sanitation expert at several large food companies.

Danielle has worked as QA Director at several large companies including Bolthouse Farms, Bumblee Tuna, Chiquita Banana and is a GFSI and FSMA expert.

Newark Food Safety Consulting

Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions by our valuable customers related to Newark Food Safety Consulting Services

Do you provide on-site consulting throughout Northern New Jersey?

Yes, we do. We offer on-site and hybrid Food Safety Consulting across Northern New Jersey’s industrial areas. We cover Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Linden, Kearny, and the Meadowlands industrial region. We can provide direct, hands-on support if your facility’s in the Greater Newark area or surrounding counties.

Which certifications do you help with?

We provide implementation consulting for HACCP, FSMA PC, SQF, GMP, and other GFSI schemes.

How quickly can we be ready for an audit?

Your timeline depends on what we find in the initial gap assessment. We’ll tackle high-impact fixes to get you ready as quickly as possible. Many of our clients achieve scores of 95% or higher.

We failed a previous audit—can you help us recover?

Absolutely. We’re experts at audit recovery. We’ll analyze your non-conformances, find the root causes, implement effective corrective actions (CAPAs), and run a mock audit to ensure you’re ready for round two.

Will you attend the certification audit?

Yes, we provide complete audit-day support. That includes managing the document room, preparing evidence, and coaching your staff.

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