FreshHarvest Foods Ltd.
Food Processing & Distribution
Birmingham, United Kingdom
FreshHarvest Foods Ltd.
Background
FreshHarvest Foods Ltd. is a leading processor and distributor of fresh produce and packaged food products for retail chains across the UK and Europe. With growing consumer awareness of food safety and stringent regulatory requirements, FreshHarvest identified the need to formalize its food safety management practices to enhance product quality, meet buyer demands, and ensure regulatory compliance.
The company chose to implement ISO 22000:2018, the internationally recognized standard for Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), as a foundation for improving food safety risk management and ensuring supply chain transparency.
Challenges Faced
Inconsistent food safety controls across production and distribution sites
Increasing buyer requirements for certified food safety management systems
Regulatory compliance demands (UK Food Standards Agency & EU Regulations)
Need for a structured approach to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP)
Our Solution (GlobalCert Approach)
Comprehensive Gap Analysis & Food Safety Risk Assessment — Identified process gaps, critical control points, and regulatory compliance risks across the supply chain.
Development of a Tailored FSMS Framework — Supported the creation of integrated food safety policies, HACCP plans, operational controls, and monitoring procedures aligned with ISO 22000 requirements.
Training & Capacity Building — Conducted food safety management system training for production, quality assurance, and management teams.
Internal Audit Preparation & Management Review Support — Guided the client through internal audit processes and management reviews to ensure readiness.
Stage 1 & Stage 2 Certification Audit — Delivered a full certification audit with focus on effective hazard control, documented processes, and continuous improvement.
Results & Achievements
✅ Achieved ISO 22000:2018 Certification within 7 months
✅ Enhanced food safety controls, reducing product recalls and non-conformances by 35%
✅ Strengthened supplier and customer confidence, enabling access to new retail markets
✅ Improved compliance with national and EU food safety regulations
✅ Embedded a culture of proactive food safety and continuous improvement in operations
“ISO 22000 certification transformed our approach to food safety. GlobalCert’s professional support ensured that our systems met the highest standards and gave us the confidence to expand into new markets.”
— Richard Evans, Operations Director, FreshHarvest Foods Ltd.
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