Faithful Food Solutions LLC

Substandard suppliers pose a significant risk to food processors.  Having reliable, high-quality/food safety driven suppliers is critical to a food company’s product consistency and success.  It also assures compliance with Regulatory/GFSI standards and can prevent recalls due to undeclared sub-components and allergens or other food safety issues. Key elements: Quality : ingredients can have an impact on the flavor, texture, color and nutritional value of the finished product so consistency...

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in food plants are a comprehensive system of guidelines designed to protect food from potential contamination, which are outlined by the USDA and FDA.   Core Principles of GMP: ·         Personal Hygiene  – team members must follow strict handwashing, use of protective clothing such as smocks, hairnets/beardnets, gloves, prohibitive use of jewelry, and prevention of eating/drinking or other personal actions that could contaminate food. ·         Facility...

Biosecurity is defined as the procedures intended to protect humans against disease or harmful biological agents.  The FDA & USDA provide guidance to all human food facilities in the important area of Biosecurity.  Below is an overview of key elements that should be included in a robust Biosecurity plan for the receipt and storage of food ingredients, processing and shipment of food products and the prevention of intentional contamination of food products.   Management and Policy Food...