Food safety is always at the forefront for any business dealing in food, especially highly perishable fruits and vegetables in New York.
With additional Food Safety Modernization Act rules going into effect, it’s even more top of mind for the merchants at Hunts Point.
Compliance has been a huge undertaking for everyone, but, after the trials and tribulations, some are truly pleased with the results.
“We’re proudly operating out of an SQF-certified facility, which is one of the highest food safety certifications,” says Stefanie Katzman, executive manager for fourth generation S. Katzman Produce Inc. “The SQF certification was something we worked hard at and is a great accomplishment for our entire Katzman team.”
Fres Co LLC has been working through its own food safety initiative, to receive Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point certification.
“This is a systematic preventive approach to food safety from biological, chemical, and physical hazards,” says Charlie J. DiMaggio, president of Fres Co. “Our employees are both eager and excited to master the new regulations, which they will integrate into their daily work regimens.”
Adding HACCP certification only enhances the company’s commitment to food safety and its customers, DiMaggio says: “Fres Co prides itself on implementing safety measures to ensure a safe and quality product is delivered 100% of the time.”
This is an excerpt from the most recent Produce Blueprints quarterly journal. Click here to read the full article.
