Content Director, HACCP Certified / SQF Practitioner
Saro Loucks is the Director of Content and a Food Safety Advisor for FoodReady. Saro is certified in HACCP and a trained SQF Practitioner. When Saro is not editing, writing, or advising new customers on what food safety goals they should pursue, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking gluten-free sourdough bread, and playing Mahjong.

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 ...

Adherence to stringent food safety protocols isn’t new for those within the food industry. However, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is a relatively ...

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 ...

When it comes to food safety, you’ve probably heard of ‘cGMP’ – it’s everywhere in the industry.  But what exactly is it, and why ...