Gilroy, CA – Christopher Ranch is pleased to report that it was awarded a Superior rating in a recent PrimusGFS audit, and the Ranch’s HACCP plan received a score of 100%.
The PrimusGFS audit is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It covers the supply chain from pre to post farm gate production in an integrated supply chain approach. The audit focuses on fresh or minimally processed food products from the agricultural sector that are designated for human consumption. The standards of the audit are based on industry best practice and sound science.
Christopher Ranch was an early adapter of Food Safety practices and procedures. HACCP audits conducted by Primus Labs as well as other audit companies resulted in consistently high scores over the past 12 years. Christopher Ranch guarantees that all fresh packed, peeled, processed and roasted garlic products are manufactured in accordance with all current Good Manufacturing Practices of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDA).
“At Christopher Ranch, food safety is of paramount importance, and we work continuously to improve and maintain high standards of quality and sanitation in our growing, processing and packing facilities. We are committed to giving our customers the best – and safest – products possible by following strict guidelines to ensure “quality from the ground up”, said Janette Codiga Vice President of Food Safety and Compliance at Christopher Ranch.
To learn more about Christopher Ranch California heirloom Garlic and other Christopher Ranch products—“All garlic is not created equal” – visit www.christopherranch.com.
About Christopher Ranch LLC
As the nation’s largest domestic fresh garlic grower/packer, Christopher Ranch has a 50-year tradition of supplying the finest garlic products to retail and foodservice customers, shipping over 70 million pounds of fresh California heirloom garlic annually.
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