> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.didge.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.didge.io/home/pricing/fsms-starter-packages/1.-essentials.md). # 1. Essentials Your First Step Toward Digital Food Safety *** The Essentials Starter Package is the ideal entry point for businesses ready to modernise their food safety practices without a large upfront investment. Built around MFC Safe’s Didge Platform and the Ridgy Vision AI system, this package empowers your team to capture, record, and manage food safety data digitally — simply, affordably, and intelligently. {% embed url="" %} Book a meeting *** #### What’s Included Access to the Didge Platform — full access to the Ridgy Vision AI system for digital food safety records One User Login — start small and scale up as your confidence grows Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) — use your own Android device to run the Didge app (downloadable via Google Play) One-Hour Online Training Session — learn how to use the system effectively with live guidance from the MFC Safe team Ridgy System Modules: * Incoming Goods — capture supplier deliveries with photo and AI recognition * Stock Controller — manage and verify food stock rotation and traceability * Approved Suppliers — maintain verified supplier lists * Cold Story — record and verify cold storage conditions * Cook — track cooking compliance and verification steps * Cook Chill — monitor cook-chill procedures * Best Served Hot — manage hot-holding checks * Best Served Cold — record cold-holding checks * Calibration — ensure equipment calibration is tracked and recorded * Corrective Actions — document and manage non-compliance or deviations *** #### No Hardware Required The Essentials package is completely software-driven — no temperature probes, sensors, or additional hardware are needed. Your team can immediately start recording and verifying compliance using AI-powered image capture within the Didge app. For example: * Snap a photo of an incoming goods invoice. * Capture an image of a cold-storage thermometer. * Record visual proof of compliance tasks — all time-stamped and securely stored in the cloud. *** #### Who It’s For This package is perfect for: * Independent restaurants and cafés * Caterers and small food producers * Franchise or multi-site operators looking to pilot digital food safety in a single location * Businesses wanting to test digital food safety before committing to automated temperature systems *** #### Benefits at a Glance * Simple to start — Download the Didge app, log in, and begin recording. * Low-cost, low-risk — Experience digital transformation without heavy investment. * Smart AI vision — Capture visual records of compliance instantly. * Digital traceability — Replace paper with secure, searchable digital records. * Change management made easy — Trial the MFC system and gauge team adoption. * Scalable foundation — Easily upgrade to automated sensor packages when ready. *** #### Purpose The Essentials package provides a practical and affordable trial of the MFC Didge Platform. It’s designed to help businesses assess: * How their team adapts to digital workflows * The ease of recordkeeping and reporting * The benefits of AI-assisted compliance monitoring This is your first step toward a smarter, safer, and more efficient food safety culture. *** #### Getting Started 1. Download the Didge app from the Google Play Store. 2. Receive your user login from the MFC Safe team. 3. Join a 1-hour online onboarding session. 4. Start capturing your digital food safety records immediately. *** #### Invest in Change — One Step at a Time The Essentials Starter Package brings digital food safety within reach of every business. With no hardware setup and minimal disruption, you can begin experiencing the advantages of the MFC Didge Platform today — confidently, sustainably, and affordably. *** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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