Case Study: Coastal Sunbelt Produce achieves HACCP certification, improved FDA/USDA compliance and reduced theft with Milestone Systems' XProtect

Coastal Sunbelt Produce uses Milestone XProtect IP video surveillance for more than just security

Coastal Sunbelt Produce, a leading East Coast supplier of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, faced strict FDA/USDA food-safety regulations and costly operational risks after an internal theft that exceeded $100,000. The company needed a way to secure its large consolidated processing and distribution facility, enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP controls, and reduce the frequency and cost of regulatory inspections.

Coastal Sunbelt deployed Milestone XProtect® IP video—54 Axis and Sony cameras with Cisco wireless integration—installed by Computerized Management Systems. The system not only stopped internal theft and reduced guard costs but also improved shipping/receiving accuracy, Clean Room compliance, and remote night monitoring. As a result the company lowered its USDA inspection level (cutting inspection costs), maintained HACCP and USDA QTV certification (supporting premium pricing), resolved supplier and workers’ compensation disputes more efficiently, and realized strong ROI through fewer errors and better quality control.

Coastal Sunbelt Produce