What GFSC does

GFSC (Global Food Safety Consulting Group, Inc.) is a privately-held, founder-led US firm founded in 2010 by Darryle Guarino and headquartered in the Atlanta, Georgia area (with offices in Conyers and Mcdonough). The company sells a vertically integrated food safety compliance offering to US food and beverage manufacturers, food packaging companies, and food distributors, combining cloud-based software with consulting, training, and audit services. Its customer base of 200+ manufacturers relies on GFSC to achieve and maintain GFSI-benchmarked certifications (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000), HACCP plans, FSMA compliance, and audit readiness.

The product platform centers on the Food Safety Plus Software Suite, a cloud-based, paperless quality management system anchored by Gorilladox (documentation), and extended through modules for HACCP, Sanitation, Maintenance, Internal Audit, Approved Suppliers, and Form Builder. Adjacent products include FoodTracs (a supply chain, inventory and traceability system aligned with FSMA204), and Food Safety 123, a learning management system with animated training videos and printed certification. The platform was recently updated to integrate SQF Code Edition 10 (March 2026), and the company reports its software has been featured in Food Engineering Magazine. Technology is delivered via a self-serve client portal, with custom enterprise pricing on an annual subscription basis.

Revenue is generated through four streams: SaaS subscriptions to the Food Safety Plus Suite, professional services consulting for GFSI/HACCP/SQF/BRC certification, training (including FSPCA-recognised PCQI certification), and auditing conducted through partnerships with multiple GFSI certification bodies. The go-to-market is sales-led with a content/SEO top-of-funnel motion, Calendly-driven demo booking, and direct enterprise engagement. GFSC has 11-50 employees, 98% customer retention, and reports working with marquee accounts including Amazing Fruit Products-US, Masada Bakery, and Gillian's Foods.

Name

GFSC

Legal name

Global Food Safety Consulting Group, Inc.

Website

https://gfscgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GFSC is a US-based, founder-led consulting and software firm that sells cloud-based food safety compliance tools (Food Safety Plus Suite, FoodTracs, Food Safety 123) alongside consulting, training, and audit services to food manufacturers pursuing SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, and FSMA compliance.

Ownership category

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Product category

Food Safety Compliance Software & Consulting

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

FSMS Software Platforms (QMS/FSMS, CAPA, Document Control, Audit Management) (AFALANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

GFSI Scheme Certification Audits (BRCGS, SQF, FSSC 22000, IFS) (AFALABAA), Supplier Approval, Verification & Food Safety Risk Management (GFSI-aligned) (AFALADAH), Storage & Distribution Audits (Warehousing, Cold Chain, Logistics) (AFALABAF), GxP Audits & Supplier Qualification (GMP/GCP/GLP/GDP) (HLAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Food safety consulting
• HACCP compliance software
• SQF certification services
• FSMA traceability solutions
• GFSI audit support

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcdonough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Safety Software Subscriptions: Cloud-based software subscriptions for Food Safety Plus Suite providing quality management, HACCP, training, traceability, and audit management capabilities on a recurring SaaS model.
2. Consulting Services: Expert consulting for GFSI/HACCP/SQF/BRC certification, including gap assessments, HACCP development, documentation, internal audits, and ongoing certification support.
3. Training Services: On-site and off-site employee training for FSMA compliance, PCQI certification, HACCP, BRC, SQF standards with online and in-person delivery options.
4. Auditing Services: Pre-audit inspections, GMP/HACCP audits, and third-party audit support including Global Gap, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000 certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GFSC Group provides a cloud-based Food Safety Plus Software Suite for managing food safety documentation, HACCP, traceability and audit readiness, complemented by professional consulting, training (including PCQI/FSPCA), and internal and third-party auditing services. Its software is purpose-built for food and beverage manufacturers seeking GFSI-recognised certifications such as SQF, BRC, and FSSC 22000.

Product overview

GFSC Group offers a unified Food Safety Plus Software Suite - a cloud-based platform combining multiple modules for comprehensive food safety and quality management. The portfolio includes the core Food Safety Plus platform with integrated modules for Quality Management, HACCP, Sanitation, Maintenance, Internal Audit, and Approved Suppliers. The ecosystem also encompasses FoodTracs (supply chain and traceability system meeting FSMA204 requirements), Food Safety 123 (Learning Management System with training videos and certificates), and Gorilladox (cloud-based documentation software). These products work together to provide food manufacturers with audit-ready compliance management across documentation, training, traceability, and certification needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Food Safety Plus Software Suite: Cloud-based food safety and quality management software for audit readiness, document control, and compliance management.
• FoodTracs
• Food Safety 123
• Gorilladox

Products and services

• Food Safety Plus Software Suite Cloud-based, paperless food safety and quality management platform helping food manufacturers manage quality and production documents, remain compliant with FSMA regulations, and prepare for third-party audits. Includes modules for Approved Suppliers, Internal Audit, Sanitation, Maintenance, HACCP, and Form Builder.
• FoodTracs Traceability System Complete supply chain, inventory, and traceability system helping food companies meet all requirements of regulatory and GFSI schemes including FSMA204.
• Food Safety 123 Learning Management System Learning Management System featuring training animated videos for employees with tests and printed certificates for food safety compliance training.
• HACCP Software Software module supporting FDA HACCP and USDA HACCP plan development, recordkeeping, and compliance management for food manufacturers.
• Food Safety Consulting Services Expert consulting for GFSI/HACCP/SQF/BRC/FSSC 22000 certification, including gap assessments, HACCP development, documentation, internal audits, and ongoing certification support delivered onsite and online.
• Food Safety Training Services On-site and off-site employee training for FSMA compliance, PCQI certification (FSPCA Version 2.0 curriculum), HACCP, BRC, SQF, and related standards with online and in-person delivery options.
• Food Safety Auditing Services Pre-audit inspections, GMP/HACCP audits, and third-party audit support covering Global GAP, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, and HACCP certifications through partnerships with certification bodies.
• SQF Code Edition 10 Software Update Updated templates and tools integrated into the Food Safety Plus Software Suite to reflect SQF Code Edition 10 requirements for sites, auditors, and the supply chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Various GFSI Certification BodiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with various certification bodies to conduct 3rd party audits including SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, and HACCP certifications. Professional staff conducts GFSI audits through these certification body partnerships.
• PCQI Trainers (FSPCA)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with PCQI trainers offering FSPCA Version 2.0 curriculum for FDA-recognized Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification, a key component of FSMA compliance.
• FoodTracscoreTechnology or IntegrationFoodTracs traceability software created by GFSC Group for complete supply chain, inventory and traceability management meeting FSMA204 and GFSI scheme requirements.
• Food Safety 123 (LMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationFood Safety 123 Learning Management System providing training animated videos, employee testing, and printed certificates for food safety compliance training.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SafetyChain Software: SafetyChain is a vertical food safety and quality management SaaS platform for food and beverage manufacturers. Closest direct competitor — same buyer, same regulatory domain, similar cloud-based FSMS/QMS positioning as GFSC's Food Safety Plus Suite.
• SafetyCulture: SafetyCulture (iAuditor) provides mobile inspection checklists and food safety compliance tools used by food manufacturers globally. Directly competes with GFSC's Food Safety Plus and Form Builder modules for the same facility-manager buyer pursuing GFSI audits.
• Trustwell (formerly FoodLogiQ): Trustwell combines food traceability, supplier management, and food safety compliance software. Directly comparable to GFSC's FoodTracs traceability module and Approved Suppliers capability, targeting the same food manufacturer compliance buyer.
• ReposiTrak: ReposiTrak provides food safety compliance, supplier management, and traceability solutions to food retailers and suppliers. Comparable to GFSC's FoodTracs and Approved Suppliers modules, particularly for distribution and supplier-qualification workflows.
• Alchemy Systems: Alchemy Systems provides food safety training, LMS, and workforce compliance software to food manufacturers. Directly comparable to GFSC's Food Safety 123 LMS and PCQI/HACCP training offerings, serving the same food-industry training buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins is a global food testing, auditing, and certification services company. Comparable to GFSC's auditing and HACCP consulting services, though Eurofins operates at a much larger scale and offers laboratory testing GFSC does not.
• MasterControl: MasterControl is an enterprise QMS and quality compliance platform serving life sciences and food manufacturers. Larger and more established than GFSC; competes for enterprise food safety accounts with broader product breadth but less vertical specialization.
• NSF International: NSF provides food safety consulting, training, certification, and software services to food manufacturers globally. Overlaps with GFSC's consulting, training, and auditing offerings and is a recognized GFSI scheme owner (SQF).
• ETQ (Hexagon QMS): ETQ (now part of Hexagon) is a broad QMS platform used across regulated industries including food and beverage. Competes with GFSC's Quality Management Software module but lacks GFSC's food-vertical depth in HACCP and GFSI-specific workflows.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: SGS is a global certification, inspection, and testing body that conducts GFSI audits (SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000). Overlaps with GFSC's auditing revenue stream and certification-body partnerships but operates at much larger global scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gfscgroupinc

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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