More than 90 percent of all food manufacturers have less than 200 employees. Yet, these small food manufacturers are held to the identical regulatory quality and safety standards as organizations with tens of thousands of employees. Surprisingly it is still not uncommon to find a small baked goods plant with someone taking inventory of bags of flour, nuts, and baking powder using a pencil and clipboard. While their methods may seem antiquated, the reality is that many technology solutions, which were designed to help food companies meet FDA and other regulatory compliance requirements, are over-priced for many small food manufacturers.

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