Do you work outside the Twin Cities?

Yes. We work across Minnesota. Travel outside the Twin Cities metro is quoted with the job.

We were inspected by the state and received findings. Can you help?

Yes. We review the findings with you, explain what the inspector is looking for, and help write and document corrective actions.

How long does a new HACCP plan take?

It depends on your products and existing records. We give you a timeline with the quote.

Do small processors need a HACCP plan?

Many meat and poultry processors do, depending on the products and the type of inspection.

HACCP plans start at $600 and SOPs at $300 each. Every price is a starting price; the final price is by quote.

Minnesota food safety consultant

Outside the metro, many Minnesota food businesses are small processors, meat lockers and farm-based producers that work with state inspectors directly.

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We travel across the state, by quote, to help these operations put HACCP, sanitation and recordkeeping in place, drawing on our founder’s years as a former Minnesota Department of Agriculture inspector.

Statewide regulators

MDA: Licensing for food manufacturers, processors, wholesalers and much of retail food, plus the state meat, poultry and egg inspection program.
MDH: Oversight of restaurants, lodging and other food and beverage establishments in areas without a delegated local agency.
USDA FSIS: Federal inspection for meat and poultry plants that ship across state lines.
Minnesota Food Code (4626): Minnesota Rules chapter 4626 sets food code requirements for food establishments.

Minnesota producers we work with

Meat lockers and custom processors
Poultry and egg producers
Farm-based and value-added food businesses
Small manufacturers preparing for larger buyers

Services for Minnesota clients

HACCP & SOP DevelopmentHACCP and sanitation SOPs for slaughter and processing
Food Testing & Listeria ControlE. coli, Salmonella and product testing
Hot & Cold Food TransportTemperature-controlled transport between sites
GFSI Audit Preparation (SQF, BRCGS, FSSC 22000)Preparation for SQF, BRCGS or FSSC 22000 audits

Guide to download

Coming soon

Minnesota food business licensing map

Which agency licenses what in Minnesota (MDA, MDH, or your city or county), by product type and sales channel.

We’ll add this guide here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work outside the Twin Cities?: Yes. We work across Minnesota. Travel outside the Twin Cities metro is quoted with the job.
We were inspected by the state and received findings. Can you help?: Yes. We review the findings with you, explain what the inspector is looking for, and help write and document corrective actions.
How long does a new HACCP plan take?: It depends on your products and existing records. We give you a timeline with the quote.
Do small processors need a HACCP plan?: Many meat and poultry processors do, depending on the products and the type of inspection.
What does it cost?: HACCP plans start at $600 and SOPs at $300 each. Every price is a starting price; the final price is by quote.

Start with an assessment

Wherever you are in Minnesota, start with an assessment of your operation.

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