Background
Firebarns had already achieved HACCP certification, but with rapid product expansion and increased production volumes, managing food safety manually had become unsustainable. The team faced mounting pressure to maintain compliance without burning out on paperwork and audit prep. As their HACCP recertification audit approached, leadership saw the opportunity to shift from reactive, paper-based processes to a modern, digital-first system.

The Challenge

• Disorganized Documentation: Food safety records were scattered across spreadsheets, binders, and manual logs.
• Audit Fatigue: Staff spent dozens of hours collecting documents and filling gaps in preparation for audits.
• Manual Monitoring: Sanitation logs, CCP checks, and pre-op inspections were done on paper, increasing the risk of errors or missed records.
• High Operational Costs: The inefficiencies added up in lost time, duplicated efforts, and growing compliance management costs.

The Solution
Firebarns partnered with NORMEX to implement a centralized, cloud-based food safety management system tailored for growing manufacturers:

• Automated Task Scheduling: Daily monitoring, sanitation, and inspections were tracked and time-stamped automatically.
• Digital Recordkeeping: All food safety logs were uploaded and stored in one accessible, audit-ready dashboard.
• Streamlined Compliance: Teams reduced reliance on spreadsheets and paper, cutting redundancy and boosting accountability.
• Cost Savings: Manual interventions were minimized, reducing the hidden cost of compliance and audit prep.

The Results

• Passed HACCP recertification audit with confidence and minimal stress
• Saved hours per week on documentation, tracking, and audit preparation
• Improved traceability and team accountability through automated systems
• Lowered food safety management costs while maintaining industry-leading standards

What once felt like a scramble before audits is now a structured, predictable process saving time and supporting Firebarns’ next phase of growth.

Conclusion
Firebarns didn’t wait for a compliance crisis - they future-proofed their food safety systems. With NORMEX, they moved from paper-heavy processes to a scalable, digital platform that supports quality, consistency, and cost-efficiency.

“NORMEX helped us cut down on hours of prep and stress. Everything’s now organized, automated, and ready when we need it. It’s exactly what a growing food business needs.” - Pierre-Olivier Drouin, Owner, Firebarns