Fractional Quality Leadership & Product Documentation for Growing Brands
Hughes Quality Solutions provides remote, fractional quality leadership backed by 25+ years of Fortune 100 experience at PepsiCo. We help growing brands build retail-ready quality systems without the cost of full-time headcount. Nationwide quality and food safety consulting for food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies.
Our Services
Helping brands scale with confidence through quality systems, documentation, and retail readiness — without full-time headcount.
Backed by 25+ years of Fortune 100 quality leadership experience.
Development and implementation of compliant GMP and HACCP programs tailored to your products, manufacturing partners, and growth stage — ensuring food safety and regulatory readiness.
Evaluation and approval of co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, and packaging partners through structured documentation, risk assessments, and ongoing compliance support.
Creation and management of finished product, ingredient, and packaging specifications — providing clarity, consistency, and documentation required for retail and audits.
Guidance on shelf-life validation, stability testing plans, and documentation to support product quality, labeling accuracy, and retailer requirements.
Preparation for customer, third-party, and retail audits through gap assessments, corrective action support, and quality system readiness — helping your brand pass audits with confidence.
About
our company
Gerald P Hughes brings over 25 years of quality leadership experience supporting snacks and beverages at PepsiCo.
Hughes Quality Solutions was created to help growing food, beverage, and dietary supplement brands access big-company quality expertise in a practical, startup-friendly way.
We partner with brands nationwide through a flexible, remote engagement model. With a commitment to delivering tailored solutions and actionable insights, our consulting firm empowers businesses to unlock their full potential and achieve sustainable growth. We bring a wealth of expertise and dedication to understanding and meeting the unique needs of each client.
Engagement Options
We offer flexible monthly and project-based support depending on your stage of growth, product portfolio, and manufacturing model. Most engagements begin after a brief discovery conversation to ensure the right fit.
Let’s Talk
Every brand’s needs are different. We begin with a short introductory conversation to understand your goals, timelines, and manufacturing model before recommending the right level of support. Contact us to begin building scalable quality capabilities that support confident growth.
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