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.
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 |
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 |