Case Study 1

Client Need:

Client reached out to AQR because even with high GFSI audit scores, there were product recalls and regulatory actions.

Solution:

AQR utilized a risk-based approach to assessing the client’s food safety/quality system, and collaboratively worked with the client’s teams to drive improvements in their food safety programs.

Results:

• Client transformed their food safety system to a robust, validated, risk-based program. 
• Drove improvements in sanitation & environmental controls.
• Improved training of food safety team members.
• Focus R&D team on design for food safety.

Client Need:

Client was concerned with the disparity in food safety programs for their produce suppliers.

Solution:

AQR conducted a baseline risk review of the client’s produce suppliers, recommended the disqualification of some suppliers and worked with others to improve their food safety programs. 

Results:

• Provided more transparency into produce suppliers’ food safety programs
• Reduced risks to the client’s brand.
• Aligned produce suppliers with LGMA benchmark  

Client Need:

Client was searching for customized assessment of their stores’ food safety programs.

Solution:

AQR developed and implemented an in-store food safety assessment to drive improvements in store operations. 

Results:

• Quantified risks to the client’s stores & brand.
• Provided comprehensive report on stores performance and challenges. 
• Worked with client’s team members to implement food safety best practices