AI-driven compliance tools will become the industry norm, replacing outdated manual documentation practices across food manufacturing, processing, and distribution.

FoodReady AI, a leading AI-powered platform provider of AI-powered food supply chain software, food safety software, food inventory software, & food traceability software and consulting services, today shared insights from CEO Gerry Galloway on the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in food supply chain management, food traceability and food safety & quality documentation. Gerry predicts that by 2027, AI-powered systems will become the primary method by which food and beverage companies manage supply chains, inventory, SOPs, HACCP plans, audits, quality management, and compliance records, which signals a permanent shift from static, manual documentation processes.

"AI is no longer an emerging trend in food supply chain management, traceability, and food safety. It's becoming the foundation," said Gerry Galloway, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of FoodReady. "By 2027, companies that still rely on manual records will struggle to meet evolving regulatory expectations, especially under FSMA 204. AI-enabled documentation will not only be expected, it will be essential."

Automating Food Supply Chain Management, Food Traceability, & Food Safety From SOPs to Product Traceability

In the past year, FoodReady has launched a suite of AI-driven tools aimed at automating food safety documentation, including its AI Supplier Approval System, AI Checklist Builder, AI SOP Generator, AI HACCP Builder, and AI Compliance Assistant. These tools allow food businesses to rapidly draft documentation aligned with FDA, USDA, SQF, and GFSI standards in a matter of minutes. The software dynamically incorporates regulatory guidance and operational inputs to produce compliant, facility-specific documents.

The company has also expanded its capabilities in inventory and traceability, offering end-to-end lot tracking, recall readiness tools, and a centralized traceability dashboard that aligns with FSMA 204 Key Data Element (KDE) requirements. These modules seamlessly integrate with FoodReady's mobile platform, enabling production teams to capture, verify, and approve data from receiving through shipping in real time.

The Compliance Burden Is Growing, But AI Makes It Scalable

Gerry emphasized that food safety teams are under more pressure than ever. The rise of audit complexity, more frequent recalls, evolving state and federal laws, and the industry-wide labor shortage are challenging even well-resourced compliance departments.

"Documentation used to be a static PDF or a dusty binder in a back office," Gerry said. "Today, regulators and auditors expect digital, real-time records with traceable sources and validation trails. The only way to meet these expectations at scale is with AI and automation."

With FoodReady's AI Compliance Assistant, users can ask contextual food safety questions, receive program suggestions, and instantly generate SOP or checklist drafts based on their facility profile. This reduces time spent on research and manual writing while enhancing consistency and audit readiness.

Preparing for FSMA 204 and Beyond

The company's AI tools are tightly integrated with its FSMA 204 Compliance Module. The platform captures KDEs, automates lot tracking, and supports recall simulations. Gerry believes that AI's ability to harmonize compliance data across departments such as QA, production, receiving, and logistics will be key to meeting future regulatory demands.

"The future of food safety is connected and intelligent," he noted. "Our vision is a digital twin of your facility's compliance posture, where every input and output, checklist, and record is searchable, reportable, and AI-enhanced."

Industry Adoption Accelerates

According to FoodReady, adoption of its AI SOP and HACCP tools has doubled in the last six months among mid-sized processors and manufacturers. Early adopters include companies in produce, dairy, ready-to-eat (RTE), frozen meals, and nutraceuticals.

Time savings, including turning SOP creation from a multi-day task into a matter of minutes, and greater audit success are among the top reasons customers choose to adopt AI. FoodReady's customers have used AI-generated documentation to pass GFSI, USDA Organic, Costco, and FDA inspections.

Looking Ahead: AI as a Compliance Co-Pilot

Gerry envisions the AI tools within FoodReady evolving into intelligent co-pilots for food safety and quality teams—monitoring deviations, suggesting corrective actions, and even helping train new staff.

"By 2027, AI won't just help write SOPs," he said. "It will flag anomalies, manage document versioning, and guide frontline workers through critical control points—transforming how food businesses operate day to day."

About FoodReady AI

FoodReady AI is a AI-powered food safety software and consulting company that helps food manufacturers, processors, and co-packers simplify compliance and scale operations. The company offers HACCP and SOP builders, audit readiness support, mobile task management, inventory and traceability tools, and AI-powered compliance automation. Headquartered in Chicago, FoodReady supports companies across the U.S. and internationally. To learn more, visit https://foodready.ai.