Cut Fresh Earns Perfect Score in 2025 PrimusGFS Food Safety Certification

Milwaukee-Based Processor and Supplier Achieves 100% Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Milwaukee, WI – Cut Fresh LLC, a processor and supplier of pre-cut, pre-packaged, custom fresh produce in the Midwest, has once again earned the highest possible rating in its annual PrimusGFS Food Safety Certification audit—achieving a 100 percent score for the second consecutive year.

PrimusGFS is a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized audit Certification Program widely used across the food industry, particularly in fresh produce. Depending on the type of operation being audited, PrimusGFS evaluations cover Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). With certifications in 22 countries and endorsements from more than 7,000 organizations, PrimusGFS sets one of the most rigorous international benchmarks for food safety.

“This 100 percent score is a direct reflection of the pride our team takes in their work and how seriously we treat food safety,” said Mike Buelow, Quality Assurance and Food Safety Sanitation Manager at Cut Fresh. “We have a strong team here, led by company management, Jack Wertz and Sal Marchese, and our maintenance and sanitation departments along with our production supervisors and crew and our QA team. This was truly a team effort and a job well done!”

The PrimusGFS certification examines every aspect of the fresh-cut operation that Cut Fresh oversees—from sourcing to processing, packaging and distribution. The audit evaluates the company’s systems and culture around sanitation, safety, traceability and continuous improvement.

“This recognition speaks volumes about the culture we’ve built at Cut Fresh,” said Sal Marchese, Chief Operating Officer of Cut Fresh. “Food safety isn’t a seasonal priority—it’s a daily discipline. Our customers expect excellence, and this achievement is a testament to the people here who deliver it every day.”

About Cut Fresh 

Cut Fresh is the Midwest’s leading processing company and manufacturer of prepackaged fresh produce for quality precut fruits & vegetables. Cut Fresh’s products offer a 100% yield, 365 days a year, longer shelf life than the competition, and with no preservatives. Customers can always trust that Cut Fresh ingredients will be crisp, clean, and ready to use with increased safety for staff. Cut Fresh prides itself on simplicity and freshness perfected to help food service operators be more successful. Learn more at www.cutfresh.net