South Dakota Food Safety Consultant

South Dakota’s Food Safety Consultants for Fast, Audit-Ready Certification.

From Sioux Falls and Rapid City to Aberdeen, Brookings, and Watertown, buyers and regulators across South Dakota expect food companies to operate with documented, audit-ready programs. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in South Dakota provides processors, manufacturers, and distributors with practical systems that meet certification standards and can be managed daily by your team.

As your South Dakota Food Safety Consultant, we deliver gap assessments, HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, GMP and PRP development, documentation support, and mock audits. Whether you need HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, our consultants provide done-with-you solutions that withstand audits and improve operations.

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.”

A Consulting Team Led by a Proven Food Safety Auditor

Every project is led by Dave Seddon, FoodReady’s Chief Food Safety Officer. With more than 500 completed audits and recognition as an SQF Auditor of the Year finalist, Dave brings an auditor’s insight to every engagement. He understands what certifiers and regulators look for and helps Iowa food companies align their documentation, hazard analysis, and records with those expectations. Under his direction, our Food Safety Consultants in Iowa build systems that are not only compliant but also practical for your staff to run every day.

South Dakota-Focused Food Safety Consulting Solutions

South Dakota’s food sector includes USDA-regulated meat processors in Sioux Falls, dairy operations across eastern South Dakota, grain and oilseed facilities in the plains, and breweries and specialty food producers statewide. FoodReady develops HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and tailored checklists that reflect each facility’s needs. Our consultants also design prerequisite programs such as allergen management, sanitation and SSOPs, supplier approval, traceability and recall systems, calibration, pest control, glass and brittle plastic management, and foreign material prevention.

Our integrated Food Safety Consulting South Dakota services support HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications such as BRCGS and FSSC 22000. We also provide FSMA Preventive Controls support, FSMA 204 traceability readiness, USDA compliance, and FDA documentation guidance. Each program is built as a cohesive system rather than a set of disconnected binders, so your team can maintain compliance with confidence.

Audit-Ready Compliance Made Easy

FoodReady’s consulting eliminates unnecessary paperwork and focuses on what matters: building systems that pass audits and work in practice. Benefits of working with our South Dakota food safety consultant team include:

Consistent food safety practices and reliable product quality
Compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Reduced risk of audit failures, fines, or recalls
Stronger hazard analysis and preventive controls across processes
Programs tailored to your products, staff, and facility size
Faster approvals from buyers such as Walmart, Costco, Target, and Whole Foods

Real Implementation With Support That Lasts

Our consultants partner with QA, operations, and management to ensure programs are installed, applied, and verified before audits. We train recordkeepers, test procedures, and confirm systems meet certification requirements. FoodReady’s digital platform supports these programs by capturing floor checks, managing checklists, maintaining document control, trending environmental monitoring, and tracking traceability. This combination of consulting expertise and software ensures audit evidence is always accurate, organized, and ready to present.

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.

Guided Support for Certification in South Dakota

The steps we take to help our South Dakota clients achieve certification:

Gap Assessment

We begin with a detailed on-site or virtual review. Our consultants evaluate product and personnel flows, zoning, sanitation, controls, and documentation. Deliverable: a prioritized action plan with critical-path steps tailored to your audit goals.

Food Safety Document Development

We create or refine HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs. These include allergen management, supplier approval, and recall and traceability systems. We also deliver structured forms, logs, and version-controlled records management so your team can consistently maintain compliance.

Environmental Monitoring
Program

For ready-to-eat and high-risk facilities, we design environmental monitoring programs including zone mapping, swab schedules, and strategies for pathogens like Listeria and Salmonella. FoodReady’s platform automates scheduling, captures test results, and trends data to confirm sanitation effectiveness and corrective actions.

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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.

FAQs

Where can I find food safety consulting near me in South Dakota?

Our consultants deliver statewide coverage, offering onsite, hybrid, and remote support in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell, Pierre, Yankton, and rural South Dakota communities. We support processors, manufacturers, and distributors with audit-ready compliance solutions that meet regulatory requirements.

Do you support South Dakota’s meat industry?

Yes, we specialize in HACCP and USDA compliance for meat and poultry plants across the state.

Which certifications can you help my company achieve?

We prepare facilities for HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability, USDA, FDA, and GFSI certifications including BRCGS and FSSC 22000.

How quickly can a South Dakota facility be audit ready?

Some companies are ready in 45–90 days after a gap assessment. More complex facilities may require longer timelines.

Do you provide consulting for dairy and grain processors?

Yes, we support dairy facilities in eastern South Dakota and grain/oilseed processors across rural areas.

Can you assist after a failed audit?

Absolutely. We conduct root cause analysis, rebuild documentation, and retrain staff to prepare for recertification.

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