Indiana Food Safety Consultant

Indiana’s Trusted Food Safety Consultants for Certification and Compliance.

From Indianapolis and Fort Wayne to Evansville, South Bend, and Lafayette, food companies in Indiana must maintain compliance with state, federal, and customer audit standards. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in Indiana helps processors, co-packers, distributors, and manufacturers create audit-ready food safety systems that function smoothly day to day.

As your Indiana Food Safety Consultant, we perform gap assessments, design HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, develop GMP and PRP systems, organize documentation, and guide your team through mock audits. Whether your target is HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or a GFSI-aligned certification, we deliver practical, done-with-you consulting that ensures full readiness without disrupting production.

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 Services Designed for Indiana Operations

FoodReady’s services are tailored to fit Indiana’s diverse food sector, from meat and poultry processors in Fort Wayne and dairy facilities near Lafayette to bakeries in Indianapolis, breweries in Bloomington, and distributors along the I-65 corridor.

Our consultants evaluate your current programs and develop detailed solutions that align with your certification and production needs. We create or upgrade HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Allergen control programs, Supplier approval and verification systems, Traceability and recall management, Calibration and equipment maintenance procedures, Sanitation, SSOPs, pest management, and Foreign material and glass control systems.

Our Food Safety Consulting Indiana services prepare companies for HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications like BRCGS and FSSC 22000. We also assist with FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability readiness, USDA documentation, FDA compliance, and customer-specific audit preparation. All systems are implemented as a unified, functional program—not scattered spreadsheets and binders.

Building Reliable Systems That Pass Audits

Our goal is simple: help Indiana companies establish food safety programs that work as well in daily production as they do on audit day. When you work with FoodReady, you gain measurable results:

Reliable food safety performance and consistent product quality
Full compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Lower risk of non-conformance and audit findings
Clear hazard analysis and preventive control validation
Customized systems that match your operation’s size and staff capacity
Quicker retailer and distributor approvals with complete documentation

Implementation That Fits Your Workflow

We don’t hand over templates and walk away. Our consultants work directly with QA, operations, and leadership teams to ensure programs are implemented correctly, records are maintained accurately, and verification steps are performed consistently.

FoodReady’s software simplifies ongoing management with built-in tools to:

Capture production and sanitation checks on digital devices
Manage and assign checklists to responsible staff
Control document versions and maintain audit trails
Trend environmental monitoring data and verify sanitation performance
Track traceability and recall records efficiently

The combination of on-site consulting and digital compliance management ensures your Indiana facility remains inspection-ready all year long.

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.

Step-by-Step Path to Certification in Indiana

FoodReady follows a proven roadmap to help you move from initial evaluation to full certification.

Facility Assessment and Program Review We start with a comprehensive review of your processes, documentation, sanitation, and personnel practices. Our consultants identify strengths, weaknesses, and regulatory gaps. You’ll receive a prioritized action plan designed to close compliance gaps and meet your certification deadline.

HACCP and Documentation Development

Next, we build or refine your HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and prerequisite programs. This includes allergen control, supplier approval, recall, and traceability systems. We provide customized templates and logs to make data capture and recordkeeping consistent across your team.

Environmental Monitoring, Verification & Pre-Audit

For ready-to-eat and higher-risk facilities, we design environmental monitoring programs that include zone mapping, swab schedules, and pathogen testing strategies for Listeria and Salmonella. FoodReady’s platform helps schedule sampling, store results, and track corrective actions automatically.

Before your certification audit, we conduct a mock audit and coach your team through the process. Our consultants simulate auditor interactions, review records, and confirm all required evidence is organized and current.

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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 serve my area in Indiana?

Yes. FoodReady provides food safety consulting near you throughout Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Bloomington, Lafayette, Muncie, and surrounding communities. We also work with rural food processors and distributors through on-site or remote consulting options.

Can you help meat and poultry plants with USDA compliance?

Absolutely. We specialize in USDA HACCP development, validation, and FSIS documentation for inspected meat and poultry operations across Indiana.

Which certifications can you prepare us for?

We assist with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability, USDA, FDA, and GFSI certifications including BRCGS and FSSC 22000.

How long does it take to achieve certification readiness?

Most facilities are audit-ready within 45 to 90 days after the initial gap assessment, depending on the size and scope of the operation.

Do you support startups and small producers?

Yes. We create right-sized, scalable food safety systems for small and growing businesses. Our consultants provide affordable solutions that meet buyer and regulatory expectations without unnecessary complexity.

Can you help us recover after a failed audit?

Yes. We perform root-cause analysis, revise documentation, implement corrective actions, and train staff to ensure success during re-certification.

Do you provide continuous support after certification?

We do. FoodReady offers ongoing program maintenance, refresher training, and digital monitoring tools to help your team sustain compliance throughout the year.

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