US Foods Compliance Suite

US Foods CEA Produce Compliance

Complete compliance solution for controlled environment agriculture facilities supplying fresh produce to US Foods. Automated tracking for Cross Valley Farms and Exclusive Brand requirements.

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Automated compliance for GFSI, FSMA Produce Rule, and Cross Valley Farms standards

Supporting CEA crops: Leafy Greens • Herbs • Microgreens • Tomatoes • Berries • Cucumbers • Peppers

Core US Foods Requirements

VibeLux automates tracking and management of all mandatory US Foods supplier requirements

REQUIRED

GFSI Certification Management

Track and maintain BRC, SQF, FSSC22000, IFS certifications

Certificate expiration tracking
Audit report storage
Corrective action management
Automatic renewal reminders
Unabridged report uploads
Third-party warehouse audits

REQUIRED

FSQA Data Management

Centralized system for all US Foods required documentation

Emergency contact management (24/7/365)
Process flow diagrams with CCPs
Risk/control documents
Claim certifications (Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO)
USF specification templates
Annual registration tracking

REQUIRED

Food Safety Plan Builder

FSMA-compliant food safety plan development and management

Hazard analysis (biological, chemical, physical)
Preventive controls identification
Monitoring procedures
Corrective action protocols
Verification programs
Validation documentation

REQUIRED

Traceability System

One-step forward, one-step back tracking within 4 hours

Lot/batch code generation
Raw material tracking
Work-in-process tracking
Distribution records
Mock recall capability
Customer shipment tracking

REQUIRED

Temperature Monitoring

Continuous temperature monitoring with automated logging

Real-time sensor integration
Automatic deviation alerts
Transportation temperature logs
Cold chain verification
TTR device integration
Regulatory compliance reports

REQUIRED

Allergen Management

Comprehensive allergen control and cross-contact prevention

Allergen risk assessments
Changeover procedures
Sanitation verification
Label verification
Training documentation
Supplier guarantees

How VibeLux Maps to US Foods Requirements

Documentation Requirements

GFSI Certification

Tool: Certificate Manager

FSQA Desk Risk Assessment

Tool: Risk Assessment Builder

Emergency Contacts (24/7)

Tool: Contact Management

Process Flow Diagrams

Tool: Flow Diagram Creator

Specification Templates

Tool: Spec Builder

Claim Certifications

Tool: Certificate Storage

Food Safety Requirements

HACCP/Preventive Controls

Tool: HACCP Plan Builder

Environmental Monitoring

Tool: Pathogen Testing Module

Sanitation SOPs

Tool: SOP Manager

Pest Control Program

Tool: Pest Activity Tracker

Employee Training

Tool: Training Portal

Food Defense Program

Tool: Security Audit Tool

Quality & Testing

Product Testing Program

Tool: Lab Results Manager

Shelf Life Validation

Tool: Shelf Life Calculator

Weight Verification

Tool: QC Check Module

Calibration Records

Tool: Equipment Manager

Retain Sample Program

Tool: Sample Tracker

COA Management

Tool: Certificate Portal

Operational Controls

Recall Program (Mock 2x/year)

Tool: Batch Trace (one-up/one-back)

Complaint Management

Tool: Complaint Tracker

Supplier Approval Program

Tool: Vendor Management

Transportation Controls

Tool: Shipping Manager

Code Dating System

Tool: Lot Code Generator

Inventory FIFO

Tool: Inventory System

CEA Produce-Specific Requirements

Comprehensive compliance tracking for controlled environment agriculture operations supplying fresh produce to US Foods

FSMA Produce Rule

Agricultural water testing and monitoring
Biological soil amendments tracking
Worker health and hygiene training
Equipment sanitation logs
Environmental assessments
Sprout-specific requirements (if applicable)

Cross Valley Farms Standards

Harvest-to-ship within 2 days
Temperature monitoring (TTR devices)
Leafy greens cooling within 3 hours
No packing above 85°F for leafy greens
Approved facility GLN numbers
Commodity-specific guidelines

Quality & Testing

Pesticide residue testing program
Microbiological testing for RTE products
Water quality testing records
Environmental monitoring (Listeria)
Shelf life validation studies
Antimicrobial intervention for cut produce

Documentation & Certifications

GAP audit certification
GFSI certification maintenance
Organic certification (if applicable)
Non-GMO verification (if claimed)
Local/sustainable claims support
Country of origin documentation

CEA Advantages for US Foods Compliance

Reduced Risk

Controlled environment eliminates many field-based contamination risks

Better Traceability

Complete environmental data for every batch from seed to harvest

Year-Round Supply

Consistent quality and availability regardless of season

Automated Compliance Features

Mock Recall System

Automated twice-yearly mock recalls with 4-hour traceability requirement

• Automatic scheduling and reminders
• 100% product location tracking
• Documented results for audits
• US Foods RFI form templates

Document Control

Version control and expiration tracking for all required documents

• Automatic expiration alerts
• Version history tracking
• Secure document sharing
• Audit trail maintenance

Real-Time Monitoring

Compliance DashboardExample view

GFSI CertificationTracked with expiry alerts

Mock Recall DueIn 15 days

Document UpdatesAll current

Training Records100% complete

What VibeLux Covers Today

Certificate tracking with expiry dates
CCP monitoring logs and PHI harvest holds
Batch one-up/one-back trace
Downloadable US Foods requirements checklist (PDF)

Built for US Foods Requirements

All

US Foods requirements mapped to a VibeLux tool

On-demand

Trace drills (mock recalls), run & documented from your real batch records

4 hours

One-up / one-back traceability target

24/7

Continuous temperature monitoring & alerts

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US Foods CEA Produce Compliance

Complete compliance solution for controlled environment agriculture facilities supplying fresh produce to US Foods. Automated tracking for Cross Valley Farms and Exclusive Brand requirements.

Automated compliance for GFSI, FSMA Produce Rule, and Cross Valley Farms standards

Supporting CEA crops: Leafy Greens • Herbs • Microgreens • Tomatoes • Berries • Cucumbers • Peppers

Core US Foods Requirements

VibeLux automates tracking and management of all mandatory US Foods supplier requirements

REQUIRED

GFSI Certification Management

Track and maintain BRC, SQF, FSSC22000, IFS certifications

Certificate expiration tracking
Audit report storage
Corrective action management
Automatic renewal reminders
Unabridged report uploads
Third-party warehouse audits

REQUIRED

FSQA Data Management

Centralized system for all US Foods required documentation

Emergency contact management (24/7/365)
Process flow diagrams with CCPs
Risk/control documents
Claim certifications (Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO)
USF specification templates
Annual registration tracking

REQUIRED

Food Safety Plan Builder

FSMA-compliant food safety plan development and management

Hazard analysis (biological, chemical, physical)
Preventive controls identification
Monitoring procedures
Corrective action protocols
Verification programs
Validation documentation

REQUIRED

Traceability System

One-step forward, one-step back tracking within 4 hours

Lot/batch code generation
Raw material tracking
Work-in-process tracking
Distribution records
Mock recall capability
Customer shipment tracking

REQUIRED

Temperature Monitoring

Continuous temperature monitoring with automated logging

Real-time sensor integration
Automatic deviation alerts
Transportation temperature logs
Cold chain verification
TTR device integration
Regulatory compliance reports

REQUIRED

Allergen Management

Comprehensive allergen control and cross-contact prevention

Allergen risk assessments
Changeover procedures
Sanitation verification
Label verification
Training documentation
Supplier guarantees

How VibeLux Maps to US Foods Requirements

Documentation Requirements

GFSI Certification

Tool: Certificate Manager

FSQA Desk Risk Assessment

Tool: Risk Assessment Builder

Emergency Contacts (24/7)

Tool: Contact Management

Process Flow Diagrams

Tool: Flow Diagram Creator

Specification Templates

Tool: Spec Builder

Claim Certifications

Tool: Certificate Storage

Food Safety Requirements

HACCP/Preventive Controls

Tool: HACCP Plan Builder

Environmental Monitoring

Tool: Pathogen Testing Module

Sanitation SOPs

Tool: SOP Manager

Pest Control Program

Tool: Pest Activity Tracker

Employee Training

Tool: Training Portal

Food Defense Program

Tool: Security Audit Tool

Quality & Testing

Product Testing Program

Tool: Lab Results Manager

Shelf Life Validation

Tool: Shelf Life Calculator

Weight Verification

Tool: QC Check Module

Calibration Records

Tool: Equipment Manager

Retain Sample Program

Tool: Sample Tracker

COA Management

Tool: Certificate Portal

Operational Controls

Recall Program (Mock 2x/year)

Tool: Batch Trace (one-up/one-back)

Complaint Management

Tool: Complaint Tracker

Supplier Approval Program

Tool: Vendor Management

Transportation Controls

Tool: Shipping Manager

Code Dating System

Tool: Lot Code Generator

Inventory FIFO

Tool: Inventory System

CEA Produce-Specific Requirements

Comprehensive compliance tracking for controlled environment agriculture operations supplying fresh produce to US Foods

FSMA Produce Rule

Agricultural water testing and monitoring
Biological soil amendments tracking
Worker health and hygiene training
Equipment sanitation logs
Environmental assessments
Sprout-specific requirements (if applicable)

Cross Valley Farms Standards

Harvest-to-ship within 2 days
Temperature monitoring (TTR devices)
Leafy greens cooling within 3 hours
No packing above 85°F for leafy greens
Approved facility GLN numbers
Commodity-specific guidelines

Quality & Testing

Pesticide residue testing program
Microbiological testing for RTE products
Water quality testing records
Environmental monitoring (Listeria)
Shelf life validation studies
Antimicrobial intervention for cut produce

Documentation & Certifications

GAP audit certification
GFSI certification maintenance
Organic certification (if applicable)
Non-GMO verification (if claimed)
Local/sustainable claims support
Country of origin documentation

CEA Advantages for US Foods Compliance

Reduced Risk

Controlled environment eliminates many field-based contamination risks

Better Traceability

Complete environmental data for every batch from seed to harvest

Year-Round Supply

Consistent quality and availability regardless of season

Automated Compliance Features

Mock Recall System

Automated twice-yearly mock recalls with 4-hour traceability requirement

• Automatic scheduling and reminders
• 100% product location tracking
• Documented results for audits
• US Foods RFI form templates

Document Control

Version control and expiration tracking for all required documents

• Automatic expiration alerts
• Version history tracking
• Secure document sharing
• Audit trail maintenance

Real-Time Monitoring

Compliance DashboardExample view

GFSI CertificationTracked with expiry alerts

Mock Recall DueIn 15 days

Document UpdatesAll current

Training Records100% complete

What VibeLux Covers Today

Certificate tracking with expiry dates
CCP monitoring logs and PHI harvest holds
Batch one-up/one-back trace
Downloadable US Foods requirements checklist (PDF)