We are compliant with the gold standard, Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). In addition, we are subject to audits by Safe Quality Food (SQF), the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standard, as well as the International Food Standard (ISF). The USDA reviews safety and quality procedures at our processing facilities regularly, as do our internal audit teams. The USDA regularly reviews safety and quality procedures at our processing facilities, as do our internal audit teams. All our daily food safety & quality practices are prescribed by rigorous internal policies. Our programs are built on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) management framework. Our quality assurance plan utilizes the HACCP model as a baseline to manage key quality control points. Each plan is a living document that is reviewed and updated regularly in response to our understanding of best practices, industry innovations and our commitment to relentless improvement.

We rely on our raw material suppliers to provide high-quality ingredients that meet or exceed our customer and consumer expectations and that comply with GFSI and HACCP requirements. Our Supplier Code of Conduct applies to vendors that supply raw meat materials, dry ingredients, and product packaging. Suppliers must undergo annual certification or an appropriate third-party food safety and quality audit.