Vermont Food Safety Consultant

Vermont’s Trusted Food Safety Experts for Audit Success and Compliance.

From Burlington and Rutland to Montpelier, St. Albans, and Brattleboro, food producers across Vermont are expected to operate with strong, audit-ready safety programs. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in Vermont supports processors, manufacturers, and distributors statewide with systems built to meet regulatory and certification requirements while remaining practical for daily operations.

As your Vermont Food Safety Consultant, we conduct gap assessments, develop HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, strengthen GMP and PRP programs, and prepare you for audits through real-world implementation. Whether you need HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, our consultants deliver hands-on, done-with-you systems that your team can confidently manage.

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.

Food Safety Consulting Designed for Vermont Operations

Vermont’s food industry includes dairy processors in Franklin and Addison Counties, specialty food producers in Burlington, breweries in the Champlain Valley, maple syrup processors, bakeries, and small-scale distributors. Our consulting services are tailored to these diverse operations. We design HACCP and Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and checklists specific to your products and production flow. Our consultants also develop prerequisite programs such as allergen control, sanitation and SSOPs, supplier approval, traceability and recall systems, calibration, pest management, and foreign material control.

Our comprehensive Food Safety Consulting Vermont services cover HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications like BRC and FSSC 22000. We also help facilities comply with FSMA Preventive Controls and FSMA 204 traceability requirements, manage USDA and FDA documentation, and prepare for third-party or retailer audits. Each program is delivered as an integrated system that connects every element of compliance, reducing confusion and ensuring your team stays aligned year-round.

Why Vermont Facilities Rely on FoodReady

FoodReady helps Vermont food companies move from complex, paper-heavy systems to efficient, digital, and audit-proven operations. Our results-oriented approach focuses on clarity, consistency, and compliance. With us, you’ll gain:

Consistent food safety practices and product quality
Alignment with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Lower risk of recalls, fines, or audit findings
Strengthened hazard analysis and preventive controls
Customized programs scaled to your team and facility
Quicker buyer and retailer approvals from Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods

Putting Systems Into Practice

Implementation is what separates a binder of policies from a functioning food safety system. FoodReady consultants work directly with your QA, production, and management teams to ensure procedures are followed and verified in real conditions. We provide staff training, recordkeeping support, and internal verification ahead of certification audits.

Our digital platform makes compliance management easier. It allows you to:

This combination of expert consulting and digital support keeps your evidence clean, accessible, and organized.

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.

How We Prepare Vermont Facilities for Certification

FoodReady follows a clear, step-by-step approach to certification readiness that aligns with your facility’s pace and audit goals.

Comprehensive Gap Assessment

We begin with an on-site or virtual assessment of your current food safety systems. This includes reviewing product and personnel flows, zoning, sanitation, and control points, as well as existing documentation. You receive a prioritized action plan identifying the most urgent improvements for compliance.

Development and Documentation

Next, we build or refine your HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs. We also integrate allergen management, supplier approval, recall, and traceability systems into a cohesive documentation package. Your staff receives templates, logs, and records customized for your facility.

Environmental Monitoring Program

For ready-to-eat or high-risk facilities, we implement environmental monitoring programs that include zone mapping, swab schedules, and pathogen testing strategies for Listeria and Salmonella. FoodReady’s software automates scheduling, trends test results, and tracks corrective actions for transparent, auditor-ready data.

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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

Do you offer food safety consulting near me in Vermont?

Yes. FoodReady’s consultants provide food safety consulting near you across Burlington, South Burlington, Rutland, St. Albans, Brattleboro, Montpelier, Middlebury, and surrounding communities.

Can you support dairy and cheese facilities?

Yes, we specialize in HACCP and GMP programs for Vermont’s dairy processors and artisan cheese makers.

Which certifications do you prepare companies for?

We help facilities achieve HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability, USDA, FDA, and GFSI certifications, such as BRC and FSSC 22000.

How long does it take to be audit-ready?

Most Vermont facilities reach audit readiness within 45–90 days after a gap assessment. Larger or more complex sites may require additional time.

Do you provide consulting for small producers or co-packers?

Yes, we work with family-owned facilities, startups, and small processors across Vermont, scaling each system to your size and staff.

What if we failed a previous audit?

We specialize in recovery consulting—corrective action planning, documentation improvements, and staff retraining to achieve successful recertification.

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