HACCP Consulting Group

What HACCP Consulting Group does

HACCP Consulting Group, LLC (HCG) is a U.S.-based food safety consulting and training firm founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alexandria, with a distributed consultant team across the country. The company sells two integrated service lines to food and beverage industry clients. The consulting practice delivers regulatory compliance support across FDA and USDA/FSIS frameworks—including HACCP plan development, FSMA Preventive Controls, Grants of Inspection, SQF Code compliance, pathogen control (Listeria, Salmonella, STEC), food defense, recall and crisis management, and litigation/expert-witness work. The training practice delivers instructor-led courses (HACCP, PCQI including Version 2.0, Implementing SQF Systems Edition 10, Advanced HACCP, Internal Auditing, Environmental Program Risk Assessment) virtually via Zoom, with registration and payment processed through a core partnership with EAGLE Certification Group.

The underlying "technology" is the firm's bench of credentialed subject-matter experts—multiple retired FDA, FSIS, USPHS, and USDA-FSIS officials, veterinary epidemiologists, and military public health veterans, plus bilingual English-Spanish delivery capability. HCG monetizes through unit-priced course registrations ($225 per person for 2-hour webinars up to $950 per person for 3-day PCQI courses, with 10% group discounts for 3+ attendees) and bespoke consulting engagements priced per project. Distribution is sales-led: direct consulting relationships for advisory work, plus publicly scheduled course calendars marketed through the company website, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

The firm serves a primary segment of FDA and USDA-regulated food processors, meat and poultry operations, bakeries, and emerging novel-food manufacturers (e.g., cell-cultured meat), with named enterprise clients including Joinn Biologics, Good Meat, Inc., Cooper Farms, West Coast Prime Meats, GoOats, Jonathan Sprouts, Edelweiss Enterprises, and Pretzelhaus Bakery. HCG is a privately held LLC with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no software product or API offering.

Name

HACCP Consulting Group

Legal name

HACCP Consulting Group, LLC

Website

https://haccpcg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HACCP Consulting Group is a U.S. food safety consulting and training firm that advises FDA- and USDA-regulated food processors on HACCP, SQF, and FSMA compliance, while delivering licensed PCQI, SQF, and HACCP training courses virtually to industry professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory Consulting & Compliance Program Management (FDA/USDA/EFSA) (AFALADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

HACCP/Preventive Controls (HARPC) Plan Development & Validation (AFALADAB), Training & Competency Programs (Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor) (AFALANAF), Training & Competency Programs (HACCP, PCQI, GMP) (AFALADAK), Process/Facility Hazard Analysis (HACCP Plans, CCP Determination) (AFALAOAE), Recall Readiness, Crisis Management & Regulatory Liaison (AFALADAG)

Keywords

• Food safety consulting
• HACCP training services
• SQF certification consulting
• FSMA preventive controls
• GFSI audit readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food Safety Consulting Services: International food safety consulting services to help ensure the safety of the food supply. Services help clients comply with customer and regulatory expectations with customized solutions for unique needs.
2. Training Courses: Virtual live training courses on food safety topics including HACCP, PCQI, SQF, and specialized courses. Revenue generated from course registration fees per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HACCP Consulting Group provides international food safety consulting and certified training to food processors, meat and poultry establishments, bakeries, biologics producers, and other FDA/USDA-regulated facilities. Consulting engagements cover HACCP plan development, FSMA Preventive Controls, SQF/BRCGS certification readiness, facility food safety reviews, pathogen control, food defense, and recall/incident management. Training is delivered as live virtual courses (HACCP, PCQI, Implementing SQF Systems, Internal Auditing, etc.) recognized by FDA, GFSI, and the International HACCP Alliance.

Product overview

HACCP Consulting Group offers a portfolio of food safety consulting services and professional training courses. The consulting services include regulatory compliance (FSIS and FDA), Safe Quality Food (SQF) system development, pathogen control, food defense, and facility safety reviews. The training division provides instructor-led courses including HACCP training, PCQI certification (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual), SQF implementation courses, and specialized courses such as Environmental Program Risk Assessment, Internal Auditing, and Advanced HACCP. These services are delivered as standalone consulting engagements or structured training programs, often via live virtual formats, and are designed for food industry professionals seeking compliance, certification, or professional development in food safety management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSIS Regulatory Compliance Consulting Consulting services covering HACCP Systems, obtaining Grants of Inspection, GMP Compliance, Food Safety Assessments, Noncompliance Reports, Notices of Intended Enforcement, Suspension Letters, and international equivalence for meat and poultry establishments under USDA-FSIS jurisdiction.
• FDA Regulatory Compliance Consulting Consulting for FDA-regulated facilities: Facility Registration, FSMA Support (Human and Animal Preventive Controls), HACCP Plans, Foreign Supplier Verification, GMP Compliance, and response to Form 483, Warning Letters, or Suspension actions.
• Safe Quality Food (SQF) Consulting SQF Code compliance, audit preparedness (announced and unannounced), program development, practice audits, gap assessments, internal audit support, and corrective actions with continuous improvement.
• Program Review and Development Written program assessments with tailored recommendations for creating or further developing practical SOPs, GMPs, and SSOPs, implementation assistance, and food safety culture support.
• Facility Food Safety Reviews On-site assessments covering environmental, building, equipment, and operational practices (GMPs and sanitation), pathogen-risk reviews, compliance checks, and due-diligence reviews for acquisition or insurance purposes.
• International Food Safety Services U.S. import eligibility for FSIS products, Foreign Supplier Verification Program compliance for FDA-regulated foods, and government inspection and industry personnel training for international clients.
• Pathogen Control Consulting Environmental Monitoring Programs, sampling plans, sanitation and equipment design reviews, harborage identification, and risk mitigation for Listeria, Salmonella, STECs, and other pathogens of public-health concern.
• Legal, Business, and Emergency Assistance Expert witness and subject-matter expert engagements, regulatory dispute resolution, and recall, crisis program development and incident management support.
• Food Defense Consulting On- or off-site Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments, mitigation strategies, written program development, employee training, and system testing per FSMA Food Defense requirements.
• Implementing SQF Systems, Edition 10 Course Official licensed 16-hour (2-day) live virtual Implementing SQF Systems course delivered through HCG's SQF Training Center, covering SQF Code Edition 10 essentials, application to daily operations, practice exam, and certificate of completion. Registration and payment handled via EAGLE Certification Group.
• Preventive Controls for Human Food, Version 2.0 22-hour (3-day) FSPCA-developed course recognized by FDA for PCQI certification, covering hazard analysis, Food Safety Plans, allergens, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and supply-chain controls.
• Preventive Controls for Animal Food FSPCA-developed 3-day course for Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification in animal food manufacturing, covering Current Good Manufacturing Practices and risk-based preventive controls.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual 2.0 Update 2-hour update webinar for previously trained PCQIs covering enhanced expectations for hazard analyses and Food Safety Plans aligned with FDA guidance.
• Internal Auditing Course 2-hour GFSI Internal Auditor training covering audit program design, interview skills, evidence gathering, root-cause analysis, and corrective action development.
• Environmental Program Risk Assessment 2-hour live virtual webinar on Environmental Monitoring Program evaluation, risk-based EMP building, FDA/USDA guidance, and sampling/testing decisions.
• SQF Edition 10 Readiness Webinar 2-hour webinar reviewing SQF Edition 10 changes, differentiating substantive from wording updates, and guiding prioritization for system alignment.
• Advanced HACCP Course Advanced 16-hour HACCP course accredited by the International HACCP Alliance and meeting GFSI requirements, tailored for FDA- or USDA-FSIS-inspected food processing operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assisted Joinn Biologics and Good Meat, Inc. in obtaining USDA Grants of Inspection for cell-cultured chicken products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EAGLE Certification GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEAGLE Certification Group serves as the official registration and payment processor partner for HACCP Consulting Group's training courses. Course registration and payment are processed securely through EAGLE's website. This partnership enables HCG to deliver official licensed training programs including Implementing SQF Systems courses.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins operates a global food testing and certification network including auditing, label verification, and food safety advisory. It is comparable to HACCP Consulting Group in food safety service delivery, with stronger testing infrastructure but less U.S.-focused HACCP training depth.
• NSF International: NSF provides food safety testing, certification (SQF, BRCGS), consulting, and training across the global food supply chain. It competes with HACCP Consulting Group on SQF and HACCP training, FSMA-related consulting, and GFSI audit preparation, with much broader geographic and service coverage.
• Bureau Veritas: Bureau Veritas offers food certification, auditing, and consulting services including SQF and BRCGS scheme delivery. It is comparable to HACCP Consulting Group as a global food safety compliance provider, with overlapping customer segments in meat, poultry, and processed food.
• SGS SA: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company that offers food safety audits, HACCP and FSSC 22000 certification, and training. It competes with HACCP Consulting Group on certification body services and broader food safety advisory work worldwide.
• Intertek: Intertek provides food testing, certification, and auditing services across global supply chains. Its food safety training and consulting practice overlaps with HACCP Consulting Group's HACCP, SQF, and GFSI readiness work, particularly for multi-site manufacturers.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Mérieux NutriSciences delivers food testing, auditing, consulting, and training across the food industry. It is comparable to HACCP Consulting Group on regulatory compliance support, GFSI audits, and food safety training for manufacturers.
• DNV: DNV provides food safety certification, training, and consulting services including FSSC 22000 and other GFSI-recognized schemes. It is comparable to HACCP Consulting Group on certification body services and food safety management system implementation.

Direct peers

• EAGLE Certification Group: EAGLE Certification Group is HACCP Consulting Group's core channel partner for course registration and also operates its own SQF, BRCGS, and HACCP training and certification programs. The two compete head-to-head in licensed SQF training and food safety auditing while cooperating on payment processing.
• AIB International: AIB International delivers food safety audits, training, and consulting to the baking, food manufacturing, and foodservice industries. It is directly comparable to HACCP Consulting Group on HACCP and GFSI training, with particular overlap in bakery and confectionery (a key HCG segment).

Regional players

• DEKRA: DEKRA operates food safety testing, inspection, and certification services with significant European reach but a smaller U.S. food safety footprint. It is comparable to HACCP Consulting Group on HACCP/FSSC 22000 consulting and certification body services, particularly for U.S. exporters seeking European compliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCGA8uiKpVc1xdIkzxMhQV6g
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCGConsulting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-haccp-consulting-group-hcg-
• Xx.com/haccpconsult

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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