Delaware Food Safety Consultant

Delaware’s Food Safety Experts for Certification and Compliance.

From Wilmington and Dover to Newark, Georgetown, and Seaford, Delaware’s food producers face tight audit and inspection requirements from buyers, regulators, and certifying bodies. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in Delaware helps manufacturers, processors, and distributors build audit-ready systems that work every day.

As your Delaware Food Safety Consultant, we perform gap assessments, develop HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, strengthen GMP and PRP programs, and prepare your team for certification. Whether your goal is HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, our consulting delivers hands-on, done-with-you solutions that ensure sustainable compliance and measurable performance.

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 for
Delaware’s Food and Beverage
Industry

Delaware’s food sector includes poultry processing in Sussex County, seafood packaging near the coast, baked goods in New Castle County, dairy operations, and distributors serving the Mid-Atlantic corridor. FoodReady’s consulting services are built for these diverse needs. We develop HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and operational checklists specific to your processes and certifications.

Our team also designs and implements prerequisite programs such as Allergen management and labeling control, Sanitation and SSOP programs, Supplier approval and verification, Traceability and recall procedures, Calibration and maintenance systems, Pest management and exclusion, and Foreign material and glass control programs.

Our Food Safety Consulting Delaware services support HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications (BRC, FSSC 22000). We also prepare facilities for FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability compliance, USDA programs, and FDA documentation. Each service is integrated into a cohesive food safety system, not a set of disconnected documents, ensuring consistency, accountability, and audit success.

Why Delaware Companies Choose FoodReady FoodReady

FoodReady helps Delaware food businesses pass audits, maintain compliance, and operate efficiently. Our consulting approach combines real-world experience with structured, practical implementation. Key benefits include:

Reliable food safety performance and consistent product quality
Compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Lower risk of audit findings, non-conformances, and fines
Strengthened hazard analysis and preventive controls
Programs customized to your products, facility, and staff capabilities
Faster retailer and buyer approvals from Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods

Implementation That Goes Beyond Documentation

We don’t stop at writing procedures. We help you put them into practice. FoodReady’s consultants work directly with your QA, operations, and management teams to install systems, train recordkeepers, and verify that everything runs smoothly before your audit. Our process ensures every part of your program is functional and verifiable.

We also provide access to FoodReady’s software platform, designed to simplify food safety management. It allows you to:

Capture and store daily floor checks and production records
Assign and monitor digital checklists
Maintain document version control and history
Trend sanitation and environmental monitoring data
Track traceability and recall documentation in real time

This digital system supports your consulting plan and keeps your audit evidence organized, accessible, and current.

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.

Our Roadmap to Certification Success in Delaware

FoodReady follows a structured, proven process to help Delaware facilities achieve certification quickly and effectively.

Gap Assessment

We begin with an on-site or virtual facility review. Our consultants evaluate your current documentation, processes, sanitation, and zoning. You receive a prioritized action plan highlighting areas for improvement to meet audit or certification requirements.

HACCP and Document Development

We develop or refine HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs tailored to your production and risk level. This includes allergen management, supplier approval, recall and traceability programs, and documentation systems. FoodReady provides ready-to-use forms and logs to simplify daily recordkeeping and verification.

Verification, Pre-Audit and Coaching

For ready-to-eat and high-risk facilities, we design environmental monitoring programs that include zone mapping, swab frequencies, and Listeria or Salmonella testing protocols. Our digital tools automate scheduling, capture results, and trend data for corrective actions — giving you clear, audit-ready evidence.

Before your certification audit, we conduct a complete internal review or mock audit. We identify gaps, train staff, and verify documentation so your team enters the audit confident and prepared.

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.

FAQs

Do you provide food safety consulting near me in Delaware?

Yes. FoodReady offers food safety consulting near you in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Milford, Georgetown, and Seaford, as well as neighboring communities across the state.

What if my facility is in a rural or coastal area?

We regularly support food processors, seafood facilities, and agricultural producers across Delaware’s rural and coastal regions. Our consultants can visit your site or deliver remote support as needed.

Do you work with USDA and FDA-regulated facilities?

Yes. We help Delaware facilities meet both USDA HACCP and FDA FSMA Preventive Controls requirements.

Which certifications can you help us achieve?

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

How quickly can we be ready for certification?

Most clients reach audit readiness within 45–90 days after a gap assessment, depending on system maturity and certification type.

Do you support smaller producers and co-packers?

Yes. Our consulting adapts to small processors, commissaries, and co-packers to meet both regulatory and buyer requirements.

Can you help after a failed audit?

Absolutely. We provide corrective action consulting, retraining, and documentation updates to ensure successful re-certification.

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