GB Food Group Consulting

Case Studies & Insights

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A look at how GB Food Group Consulting has helped food companies solve complex challenges — and what we've learned along the way.

Client Work

Case Studies

From 78 to 97: SQF Audit Score Turnaround in 90 Days
Food Safety

From 78 to 97: SQF Audit Score Turnaround in 90 Days

A regional seafood processor was facing a critical SQF re-certification after a disappointing audit score threatened their largest retail account. GB Food Group Consulting conducted a full gap assessment, rebuilt their food safety management system, and led a 90-day remediation sprint — resulting in a 97 audit score and retention of the account.

  • SQF audit score improved from 78 to 97
  • Retail account retained — $4.2M annual revenue protected
  • Full HACCP plan rebuilt and validated in 6 weeks
  • Staff food safety culture training completed plant-wide

SQF · HACCP · Retail Compliance

FSMA PCHF Implementation for a Growing Produce Brand
Regulatory Compliance

FSMA PCHF Implementation for a Growing Produce Brand

A fast-growing fresh produce brand expanding into national retail needed a compliant Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) program before their first FDA inspection. We built their food safety plan from scratch, trained their team, and had them inspection-ready within 60 days of engagement.

  • Full PCHF food safety plan designed and documented
  • FDA inspection completed with zero 483 observations
  • Supplier verification program (FSVP) established
  • Team PCQI-trained and certified

FSMA · PCHF · FDA · Produce Safety

Retail Readiness for an Emerging Specialty Food Brand
Brand & Growth

Retail Readiness for an Emerging Specialty Food Brand

A specialty sauce brand with strong DTC sales wanted to break into regional grocery chains. We assessed their packaging, pricing architecture, and operational capacity, then built a retail-entry roadmap that landed them placement in two regional chains within eight months.

  • Retail placement secured in 2 regional grocery chains
  • Packaging redesigned to meet retailer shelf standards
  • Co-manufacturing partner identified and onboarded
  • Pricing architecture rebuilt for retail margin requirements

Retail Strategy · Brand · Operations

Thought Leadership

Industry Insights

What Your SQF Score Is Really Telling You
Food Safety6 min read

What Your SQF Score Is Really Telling You

Most food manufacturers treat their SQF audit score as a pass/fail threshold. The companies that consistently score in the 90s treat it as a management tool. Here's the difference in how they approach their food safety systems year-round.

July 2026Read more
FSMA at 10 Years: What FDA Is Actually Inspecting Now
Regulatory8 min read

FSMA at 10 Years: What FDA Is Actually Inspecting Now

A decade after FSMA's passage, FDA enforcement priorities have shifted. Inspectors are looking beyond documentation to evidence of a functioning food safety culture. Here's what that means for your facility and how to prepare.

June 2026Read more
Scaling a Food Business Without Breaking Your Quality System
Operations7 min read

Scaling a Food Business Without Breaking Your Quality System

Growth is the goal — but rapid scaling is one of the most common triggers for food safety failures and audit non-conformances. Here's how to build operational capacity that scales with your business instead of lagging behind it.

May 2026Read more

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