Alabama Food Safety Consultant

Alabama’s Food Safety Experts for Compliance, Certification, and Audit Readiness.

From Birmingham and Montgomery to Mobile, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, food companies across Alabama face increasing expectations from buyers, auditors, and regulators. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in Alabama helps processors, manufacturers, and distributors build strong, compliant, and audit-ready systems.

As your Alabama Food Safety Consultant, we conduct gap assessments, create HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, develop GMP and PRP programs, and prepare your facility for certification. Whether your goal is HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, we deliver hands-on, done-with-you consulting that keeps your operation compliant, efficient, and audit-ready year-round.

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 Built for Alabama Food Operations

Alabama’s food industry is diverse — from poultry plants and seafood processors to bakeries, breweries, and distribution hubs. FoodReady designs and implements programs tailored to each facility type and certification level. Our consultants build or refine HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and checklists to ensure your team has everything needed to pass audits and inspections.

We also develop prerequisite programs including Allergen control and labeling, Sanitation and SSOPs, Supplier approval and management, Traceability and recall procedures, Equipment calibration and maintenance, Pest control programs and Foreign material and glass/brittle plastic prevention.

Our Food Safety Consulting Alabama services support HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications such as BRC and FSSC 22000. We also prepare facilities for FSMA Preventive Controls and FSMA 204 traceability compliance, as well as USDA and FDA regulatory requirements. All programs are delivered as cohesive systems, not isolated documents — ensuring consistent performance across your entire operation.

Why Alabama Food Businesses Choose FoodReady

FoodReady helps Alabama processors, co-packers, and distributors streamline their compliance systems and reduce audit stress. Our consulting combines real audit experience with practical implementation. Partnering with our team provides:

Consistent product quality and food safety performance
Compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Fewer non-conformances and reduced risk of audit findings
Stronger hazard analysis and preventive control strategies
Programs designed for your products, people, and workflow
Faster approvals from major buyers like Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods

Beyond Templates: Implementation That Works

Our consultants don’t just create plans — they help you put every element into action. We partner with QA, operations, and management to install procedures, train staff, and verify that systems work as intended. FoodReady’s consulting goes beyond compliance checklists; it ensures your facility can sustain performance long-term.

We also provide access to FoodReady’s digital platform, which streamlines program management and recordkeeping through tools that let you:

Capture and store floor checks and records
Assign and track checklists and corrective actions
Maintain document control and revision history
Monitor environmental testing and sanitation results
Track traceability, supplier documentation, and recall events

This integrated approach ensures your audit evidence is always complete, current, and easily accessible.

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 Alabama Facilities for Certification

FoodReady follows a structured, efficient process to guide your facility from initial review to certification.

Facility Gap Assessment

We begin with an on-site or virtual review of your current programs and documentation. Our consultants evaluate product and personnel flow, sanitation, zoning, controls, and existing HACCP or GMP systems. The result is a prioritized action plan detailing what needs improvement and how to reach audit readiness.

HACCP and Documentation Development

Next, we create or update HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs tailored to your facility. This includes allergen control, supplier approval, recall, and traceability programs. We also provide structured templates, logs, and records that make compliance practical for daily operations.

Environmental Monitoring, Verification and Pre-Certification Review

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.

Once your documentation and records are in place, we conduct a full mock audit that mirrors your target certification. We identify gaps, train your staff, and ensure every requirement is met before the auditor arrives — reducing risk and increasing your certification confidence.

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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 work with USDA-regulated facilities?

Yes. We design and validate HACCP systems for USDA-inspected poultry and meat processors across Alabama.

Which certifications can you help us achieve?

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

How long does it take to get audit-ready?

Most facilities reach audit readiness in 45–90 days after a gap assessment, depending on size, complexity, and certification goals.

Do you support small or family-owned food producers?

Yes. We build scalable systems for small processors, startups, and co-packers as well as enterprise-level operations.

Can you help if we failed an audit?

Absolutely. We provide corrective action consulting, retraining, and documentation rebuilding to prepare for successful re-certification.

Do you offer food safety consulting near me in Alabama?

Yes. FoodReady provides food safety consulting near you across Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Dothan, and surrounding communities.

Do you offer flexible service formats?

Yes. We provide on-site, hybrid, and fully remote consulting to match your schedule, budget, and certification requirements.

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