Cal Farms has taken a progressive approach to Food Safety. From the field to the packing shed, internal and third party audits are performed regularly to assure the highest level of food safety.
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Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)
Rated by Scientific Certification Systems -Land, Growing, Harvesting Practices and Procedures -Management and Employee Practices -Equipment Design and Maintenance -Water and Fertilizer Use -Sanitary Facilities -Pest Control |
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Benchmarked through Global GAP -Plant Construction and Maintenance -Management and Employee Training -Receiving, Storage and Distribution -Sanitary Facilities and Equipment -General Operation Practices -Water Conservation -Pest Control |
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Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certified by Scientific Certification Systems -Land, Growing, Harvesting Practices and Procedures -Facility, Equipment and Sanitary Facility Cleaning -Processing Steps and Critical Control Points -Management and Employee Training -Food Safety and Security Practices -Water, Soil, and Microbial Testing -Product Traceback |
USDA Organic
Certified “Organic Food Producer” Oregon State Department of Agriculture -Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management -Land, Growing Harvesting Procedures -Non-Petroleum Based Fertilizers -Natural Resource Conservation -Cultural Pest Management -No Synthetic Pesticides -No GMOs, Ever |