Quality Assurance and Food Safety Risk Assessment Strategy
ANNUAL HARVEST MONITORING PROGRAM
PATHOGEN RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND TRACEABILITY
Representative samples of grains and oilseeds are subjected to quality, food safety, functionality, and nutritional assessments.
Grain and food processing businesses are vertically integrated, providing seamless and accurate traceability from commodity origination to finished food product.
Food processing facilities engage in environmental monitoring programs in defense of pathogen risk, with regular environmental sampling and testing protocols in place. Goal is to define the prevalence and transmission of potential pathogens of concern and the risk to our operating environments. Allows us to strategically address pathogen risk with the goal of eliminating the consequences of adverse public health effects in manufactured food products.
Data from assessments is captured within a centralized quality management system, analyzed, and used in strategic decision making.
Maintain end-to-end traceability, real-time monitoring programs, and up-to-date technologies.
Results and insights inform procurement and supply strategies through to domestic and export customers.
JURISDICTIONAL REGULATORY AND OVERSIGHT SYSTEMS
Operate food processing businesses in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. where quality assurance and food safety risk- based programs are in effect to maintain compliance status.
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