Services
Services Offered
1. Food Safety Systems and Program Development
Science-driven, regulatory-aligned support to help your facility stay compliant, efficient, and audit-ready.
Services include:
HACCP plan and FSMA Preventive Controls development, review, & validation
SQF Program development
Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) design & troubleshooting
Sanitation program development, optimization & verification
SOPs, work instructions & operational documentation
Allergen management planning
Foreign material control
Supplier approval program development
GMP program development & improvement
Recall planning & traceability systems
Label Compliance
2. R&D Support & Product Development
Accelerate innovation with expert technical guidance from concept to commercialization.
Services include:
Product formulation support (including allergen-safe & clean-label)
Microbiological specifications & COA requirement development
Shelf-life evaluation guidance
Ingredient functionality & safety assessment
Validation of pH, water activity & other critical parameters
R&D-to-production transition support
Troubleshooting safety or quality issues in prototypes
Pilot run support (onsite or remote)
3. Dry-Cured & Fermented Meats Expertise
Specialized consulting for traditional and modern dry-cured meat products; a rare niche requiring deep knowledge of safety, fermentation, and process control.
Products include:
Salami
Prosciutto
Coppa
Pancetta
Other fermented or cured meats
Services include:
Fermentation parameter evaluation
Curing & drying process oversight
Water activity & pH controls
Microbial safety validation
Regulatory & safety considerations for dry-cured operations
Process troubleshooting and optimization
4. Audits & Gap Assessments
A thorough, objective evaluation of your current programs, operations, and facility conditions.
Services include:
GMP audits & facility walkthroughs
SQF pre-audit preparation
Supplier audits
Regulatory readiness audits (FDA, USDA)
Corrective action recommendations & implementation support
Root cause analysis
You receive a clear, actionable report with prioritized improvements tailored to your operation.
5. Training & Workforce Development
Engaging, practical training designed to build confident, knowledgeable teams.
Topics include:
Food Safety Fundamentals
Sanitation Best Practices
Allergen Management
Environmental Monitoring
Microbiology for Food Workers
HACCP & Preventive Controls
Dry-Cured Meats Safety & Processing
Custom training sessions for your facility
Training available onsite or virtual, with full documentation.
Ready to Strengthen Your Food Safety Programs?
Whether you need expert guidance on compliance, R&D support, or improvements to operational safety, DeCesare Food Safety Consultants LLC is here to help.
Use the Contact page to reach out, we look forward to supporting your success.
DeCesare Food Safety Consultants LLC offers comprehensive, science-based consulting services designed to strengthen food safety programs, elevate product quality, support R&D innovation, and protect your brand. With over 30 years of industry experience across manufacturing, RTE foods, sanitation, operations, and product development, we deliver practical solutions that work in real facilities, from troubleshooting contamination issues to building entire food safety programs from scratch. We understand what actually works in a plant environment.