Tiffany M. Donica

Senior Manager of Industry Consultants at SafetyChain Software

With 18+ years driving food safety, quality assurance, and operational excellence, I’ve led transformation initiatives across some of the most respected names in food manufacturing. My leadership roles have spanned Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement at Surlean Foods, Sr. Manager of Food Safety & Quality Systems at CTI Foods, and QA Management at Epi Breads and Five Star Custom Foods. I specialize in building quality-first cultures, optimizing plant performance, and guiding organizations through digital transformation to achieve audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Food Safety & Compliance

Part 1: Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Their Importance

May 20, 2025•Tiffany M. Donica

One misstep in a food production facility can lead to costly recalls, damaged brand trust, and even consumer harm. That’s why Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are more than regulatory checkboxes, they’re the foundation of food safety and operational success.

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Food Safety & Compliance

Cook-to-Chill Process: How to Ensure Food Safety & Compliance in Your Plant

April 21, 2025•Tiffany M. Donica

The cook-to-chill process, also referred to as the “cook-chill method” or “cook to cool,” is a critical food preparation process and safety practice used in food manufacturing.

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Quality & Continuous Improvement

A Guide to Best Practices for Food Quality Assurance

December 18, 2024•Tiffany M. Donica

Quality Assurance encompasses many activities to prevent defects. Plant management can use these best practices to ensure quality and improve performance.

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Food Safety & Compliance

Best Practices in Preparing for a BRCGS Issue 9 Audit

October 27, 2023•Tiffany M. Donica

Certification against Issue 9 standards began on Feb 1, 2023. In this blog, we’re going to hit the ground running and tell you how to prepare for your audit against Issue 9 standards.

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Food Safety & Compliance

What’s Missing in Your Food Allergen Control Program?

October 10, 2023•Tiffany M. Donica

Food allergies are on the rise, with the prevalence of food allergies nearly doubling in recent decades. As a result, the FDA has increased the pressure on food manufacturing and processing companies to control allergens. To ensure there are no oversights in your food allergen control program, take

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Food Safety & ComplianceQuality & Continuous Improvement

How to Identify Causes of Variation in Statistical Process Control

March 31, 2022•Tiffany M. Donica

By implementing Statistical Process Control, manufacturers use quality data to record and predict deviations in the production environment.

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Where Compliance Meets Communication: The Basics of QMS

March 17, 2022•Tiffany M. Donica

Quality management systems are useful tools for driving improvement. Learn more about how QMS in the food industry can be a powerful tool for your organization.

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Quality & Continuous ImprovementDigital OperationsWorkforce

Ensuring Food Quality: Measuring Is the First Step

February 7, 2022•Tiffany M. Donica

Food quality metrics can help you identify areas of improvement, but you have to create a plan. Learn more about solutions-based processes with SafetyChain.

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Quality & Continuous Improvement

What’s the Difference Between SPC VS SQC?

March 19, 2021•Tiffany M. Donica

This is an in-depth look at SPC vs SQC. See how these tools can be applied in your Food & Beverage or CPG manufacturing facility with this guide.

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Food Safety & Compliance

A Guide to HACCP Software & How It Works

December 28, 2020•Tiffany M. Donica

This is a guide to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) software. Learn how to implement a technology-driven HACCP plan in your Food & Beverage plant.

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