Content Director, HACCP Certified / SQF Practitioner
Saro Loucks is a certified HACCP expert and SQF Practitioner who serves as Sales Operations Manager and Food Safety Advisor at FoodReady. She plays a vital role in translating technical food safety requirements into actionable, easy-to-implement solutions that help clients confidently prepare for GFSI, SQF, GMP, USDA, FDA, and local health inspections.

As Director of Content and Food Safety Advisor, Saro is responsible for developing and editing food safety documentation, ensuring that FoodReady’s platform content remains accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with the latest regulatory standards. Her expertise supports clients from onboarding through certification, helping them build robust HACCP programs and improve operational readiness with confidence.

With a background in CRM systems, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, Saro helps food companies, from startups to established manufacturers, streamline their food safety workflows while maintaining compliance with evolving industry standards. Her passion for clear communication and practical compliance tools makes her an invaluable resource for FoodReady’s customers navigating the complexities of food safety management.

Posts by Saro Loucks

There’s been a growing demand for SQF certifications as food industry regulations become more demanding. More food and beverage companies now strive to become ...

As a food manufacturer, you might consider obtaining a food safety certification to prove your product quality and expand your market presence. However, there ...

Did you know that physical hazards are one of the most widespread reasons for food recalls? Or that numerous emergency room visits are caused ...

Unfortunately, many foodborne diseases are caused by biologically contaminated food, and these are not rare cases. You can even find a list of foodborne ...

All food is composed of chemicals such as fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. Manufacturers can add chemical additives to preserve food better or preserve ...

Food safety and quality assurance (FSQA) are critical components in the production process, ensuring that every product is safe and high-quality. Implementing systematic FSQA ...

In the intricate world of food production and distribution, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) stands as a powerful food safety superhero, ensuring ...

The food journey from farm to fork has become significantly more complex, making food safety more challenging. The need for food transparency has surged; ...

Preventive controls are part of a robust food safety management program that allows for a properly trained team to protect the food supply and ...

The FSVP Stands for Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). It is an FDA regulation under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that ensures imported ...

If you are a food manufacturer, complying with stringent food safety protocols isn’t new for you. However, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is ...

Food is culture, tradition, and necessity, but above all, food must be safe. On June 7, 2025, the world comes together once again to ...

As a food manufacturer, you must ensure safe food for consumers to protect them from food contamination and foodborne diseases. If this sounds daunting, ...

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are the bedrock of producing safe, high-quality foods and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. While the specifics of GMP can ...

You already know that one slip in food safety can cost your business customers, reputation, and even your place in the market. The food ...