Iowa Food Safety Consultant

Iowa’s Trusted Food Safety Experts for Compliance and Certification.

From Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Davenport, Sioux City, and Ames, Iowa’s food producers and processors operate under strict state and federal standards. FoodReady’s Food Safety Consulting in Iowa helps manufacturers, distributors, and agricultural processors meet audit and certification requirements with practical, hands-on guidance.

As your Iowa Food Safety Consultant, we perform gap assessments, develop HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, design GMP and PRP systems, and prepare your team for certification audits. Whether you are pursuing HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, or GFSI-aligned certification, we build done-with-you systems that work on the plant floor — not just on paper.

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 Tailored to Iowa’s Food Industry

Iowa’s food economy is defined by its strong meat and poultry processing, egg product production, dairy operations, breweries, and produce packing facilities. Our consulting adapts to this diversity. We create HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and operational checklists tailored to your products and production methods.

We also establish prerequisite programs including allergen management, sanitation and SSOPs, supplier approval, traceability and recall programs, calibration, pest control, and foreign material management.

Our Food Safety Consulting Iowa services prepare your facility for HACCP, SQF, GMP, and GFSI certifications like BRC and FSSC 22000. We also assist with FSMA Preventive Controls, FSMA 204 traceability readiness, USDA inspection systems, and FDA documentation. Each solution is built as an integrated system, ensuring all procedures connect seamlessly from production through verification.

Why Iowa Food Businesses Choose FoodReady

FoodReady helps Iowa food processors achieve audit success and maintain year-round compliance without unnecessary complexity. Partnering with our Iowa food safety consultant team provides clear benefits:

Stronger compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, FSMA, USDA, and FDA standards
Improved food safety performance and consistent product quality
Reduced risk of audit findings, non-conformance, or recalls
Programs tailored to your size, production flow, and staff
Documentation that’s simple to maintain and present to auditors
Faster buyer and retailer approvals, including Walmart, Costco, and Whole Foods

Turning Compliance Into Daily Practice

We believe a food safety system is only as strong as how it’s implemented. That’s why our consultants work closely with QA teams, operators, and management to make sure every process is functional before audit day. We install procedures, train staff, and verify that records are complete and accurate. FoodReady’s platform complements our consulting by providing digital tools that make managing compliance easier:

Capture and store daily floor checks and digital records
Run and manage food safety checklists
Maintain document control with version tracking
Trend environmental monitoring and sanitation data
Track traceability and recall records across batches

This combination of consulting expertise and software gives Iowa facilities real-time visibility and confidence in their food safety performance.

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 Process for Certification Success in Iowa

FoodReady follows a clear roadmap that ensures readiness for certification and inspection.

Gap Assessment

We start with an on-site or virtual assessment to review your current programs. Our consultants evaluate process flows, sanitation, controls, documentation, and recordkeeping. You receive a prioritized action plan outlining what to improve and how to achieve full compliance.

HACCP and Documentation Development

Next, we create or update HACCP and FSMA Preventive Controls plans, SOPs, and PRPs. This includes allergen control, supplier approval, recall, and traceability programs. We provide customized forms, logs, and templates for accurate recordkeeping and daily use.

Environmental Monitoring
Program

For ready-to-eat or high-risk facilities, we build environmental monitoring programs covering zone mapping, swab schedules, and pathogen control strategies. FoodReady’s software automates scheduling, trends results, and tracks corrective actions to ensure consistent verification.

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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 support USDA-regulated plants?

Yes. We specialize in HACCP system design, validation, and documentation for USDA-inspected meat and poultry facilities.

Which certifications can you help us achieve?

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

How long does it take to become audit-ready?

Many Iowa facilities reach certification readiness within 45–90 days after completing the gap assessment, depending on current systems and audit scope.

Do you work with small food processors or co-packers?

Yes, our programs scale to suit startups, family-owned facilities, and growing processors.

Can you assist with a failed audit?

Absolutely. We provide corrective action planning, system updates, and training to ensure re-certification success.

Do you serve both urban and rural facilities?

Yes, our consultants provide statewide support, offering on-site and remote consulting to reach processors in every part of Iowa.

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