FoodReady Launches Advanced AI and Traceability Features to Enhance Food Safety and Quality Management

CHICAGO—(BUSINESS WIRE)—FoodReady, a leading provider of food quality and safety software and consulting solutions, has announced significant upgrades to its platform. These enhancements include powerful new AI-powered tools, an advanced inventory management system with intelligent lot tracking, and improved traceability features that align with evolving FDA regulations such as FSMA 204. These updates aim to revolutionize food safety and quality management by offering greater automation, real-time visibility, and regulatory compliance for food manufacturers, processors, co-packers, and distributors. At FoodReady, the company's vision goes beyond just ensuring food safety; it aims to drive operational excellence and intelligent growth in the food industry. “Our AI-driven innovations and enhanced traceability suite equip businesses to not only meet current standards like FSMA 204 but also to proactively shape a future where safety, efficiency, and informed decision-making are seamlessly integrated throughout the food supply chain,” said Gerry Galloway, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of FoodReady. Key Platform Updates: Intelligent AI Support The new AI tools provide instant answers to natural language questions and hands-free assistance through voice-activated AI agents. This feature streamlines workflows and boosts overall efficiency, making day-to-day operations smoother and more intuitive. Enhanced AI-Powered Checklists and SOP Builder FoodReady has introduced an AI-driven system that automatically generates customized operational and food safety checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in multiple languages. Advanced AI ensures that the creation and maintenance of critical HACCP, HARPC, and other SOP workflows are faster and more thorough, leading to comprehensive coverage and streamlined compliance. AI HACCP & Food Safety Plan Builder with Automatic Hazard Analysis The HACCP builder now includes automated hazard analysis, which helps create detailed HACCP and food safety plans. This enhancement reduces the time and complexity involved in developing these essential documents, thereby improving safety protocols and regulatory adherence. Dynamic Inventory Management System The updated inventory management system offers intelligent lot tracking, supplier-linked purchasing, integration with manufacturing orders, and real-time inventory status updates across all facilities. This dynamic approach ensures accurate and up-to-date information, enhancing operational control and reducing errors. Full-Spectrum Traceability Engine The traceability engine has been enhanced to support bi-directional lot tracking, automated record generation, and the capture of FSMA 204 Key Data Elements (KDEs) during critical tracking events (CTEs). This feature spans from intake to distribution, providing a robust framework for regulatory compliance and efficient recall management. Manufacturing Order Automation Batch-level monitoring, smart Bill of Materials (BOM) execution, and mobile-first input/output recording have been implemented. These features accelerate production processes while maintaining strict food safety standards, ensuring both speed and compliance. Manufacturing Execution System A comprehensive manufacturing execution system (MES) has been added, offering a wide range of tools for managing and monitoring every step of the manufacturing process. This system ensures high efficiency and adherence to quality standards, making it an invaluable resource for food companies. Availability The latest version of FoodReady’s AI-enabled platform is now available to all customers through web and mobile interfaces. Those interested can schedule a live demo and walkthrough of the new features via the company’s website. About FoodReady FoodReady is a leading provider of food quality and safety software and consulting solutions. Its AI-powered platform supports food manufacturers, processors, co-packers, and distributors by integrating regulatory expertise with cutting-edge technology. The platform offers a suite of features, including HACCP templates, digital traceability, recall management, and mobile production checklists. By empowering thousands of food and beverage companies worldwide, FoodReady helps them maintain compliance, ensure audit readiness, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. For more information, visit foodready.ai or follow the company on LinkedIn.