Generation Farms passes stringent GFS Audits

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Generation Farms is pleased to announce that it is the first HerbCo farm to pass the stringent GFS series of Packing House, GAP and Harvest Crew audits. These three audits are designed to review respectively best practices in the packing facility; the farm; and for the crews that harvest product on the farm. The GFSI, or Global Food Safety Initiative, strives to establish a strict portfolio of food safety standards that would be globally recognized and respected by major food retailers and certification authorities. GFSI is gaining traction in the United States, and may be adopted by various major retailers in the near future. GFS audits are more exhaustive than traditional audits, and delve into more details on record keeping; additional detailed inspections and follow up of facilities and field operations; supplier monitoring; and product testing.

Congratulations to Generation Farms for taking their food safety program to the next level!

Last Updated on Thursday, 28 October 2010 11:15

Food Safety

GAP, GMP, HACCP. You may have heard of these acronyms that are becoming increasingly important in our quest for better food safety. But what do these terms mean?

GAP, or Good Agricultural Practices, focuses on the four basic components of production: soil, water, hands, and surfaces. By developing guidelines to address potential risks associated with each of these components, both the quality and safety of harvested produce can be enhanced.

GMP, or Good Manufacturing Practices, is the cornerstone of food quality and safety. GMP includes a food safety plan that incorporates water, product and facility testing.

HACCP, or Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, is a systematic seven step process that identifies “Critical Control Points” in the production process—and seeks to eliminate the risk posed at those points.

HerbCo implements all three processes - GMP, GAP and HACCP - in its day to day operations.