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Concord Premium Meats: Driving Growth with a Focus on Food Safety

About

With four production facilities in Quebec and Ontario and a team of over 900 employees, Concord Premium Meats Ltd. is a leading Canadian manufacturer of branded and custom protein solutions. Serving retailers and food service providers across Canada and the U.S., its portfolio features renowned brands like MarcAngelo, Skoulakis, and Black River Angus.

  • Over 900 employees across Canada
  • 4 processing facilities (1 in Quebec and 3 in Ontario)
  • Part of the Premium Brands Holdings Corporation family of companies.

At our company, food safety is one of our top priorities, so we wanted to work with a knowledgeable partner.
When we began exploring solutions, Datahex quickly stood out as the best choice.
Their team was highly supportive, made it easy to adopt their services and technologies, and was always available when we needed help — a true partner in our growth.

– Quality Assurance Director
Concord Premium Meats

Challenges

As Concord Premium Meats expanded, it faced increasing food safety requirements, workforce shortages, and growing complexity in document management. The need for a more streamlined quality assurance approach became even more pressing when a major client required SQF certification.

Results

By leveraging Datahex’s consulting expertise and digital solutions, Concord Premium Meats has achieved:

  • Successful SQF certification to meet client demands and industry regulations.

  • Improved efficiency in HACCP planning, reducing manual workload and ensuring compliance.

  • Enhanced document management with easy access to critical food safety records.

  • Faster and more accurate audits with digital data capture and reporting.

  • Scalable systems that support ongoing growth and continuous improvement.

With a strong partnership built on expertise and innovation, Concord Premium Meats continues to optimize its operations, ensuring food safety excellence while staying ahead in a competitive industry.

Service & Solutions

Consulting Services for Food Safety Compliance

To meet the growing expectations of both clients and the industry, Concord Premium Meats benefits from expert support in the context of its SQF certification. This specialized guidance has allowed the company to:

  • Effectively structure its SQF certification approach

  • Comply with client-specific and industry-specific requirements

  • Keep its HACCP program up to date in response to constantly evolving standards


Training

As part of a continuous improvement approach, the company invests in employee training to strengthen their knowledge of food safety standards. The implementation of a continuous training program and the Food Safety Central platform has enabled the company to:

  • Strengthen its staff's competencies

  • Centralize access to various training courses covering hygiene, operations, and human resources


Optimizing HACCP planning with
MyHACCPPlan

To improve HACCP plan management and reduce manual workloads, Concord Premium Meats implemented MyHACCPPlan, a digital tool that streamlines food safety documentation. The software has enabled the company to:

  • Accelerate HACCP plan development, making it easier to create and modify plans as needed.

  • Ensure timely updates, keeping food safety procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.

  • Automate report generation, allowing the Quality Assurance team to produce compliance documents efficiently.


Digital transformation with
Paperless Forms

Aware of the limitations of paper-based recordkeeping, Concord Premium Meats adopted Paperless Forms, a mobile data collection system designed for real-time food safety monitoring. This solution has allowed the company to:

  • Easily integrate the tool into its existing control processes

  • Access and analyze data efficiently

  • Monitor trends in real time using Power BI

  • Benefit from immediate technical support via an integrated chat system


Expansion with
Supplyline

To improve supplier management and streamline document tracking, Concord Premium Meats implemented SupplyLine, a digital tool that centralizes all supplier records. This solution has allowed the company to:

  • Consolidate and track all supplier documents in one place

  • Set up automatic reminders for expiring or missing documents

  • Significantly reduce the administrative burden associated with document follow-ups

Could you work with us?

We are looking for exceptional and passionate people to join our growing team.

Available Jobs

Do not hesitate to contact us.

We will be happy to assist you, whether it is to seek advice or to begin your certification process.

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