Fleischer's Awarded SQF2000 Level 3 Certification
Macedon, NY: Fleischer’s Bagels, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded SQF2000 Level 3 Certification, the highest level of certification possible under this new global quality and food safety initiative. The company’s manufacturing facilities in Macedon, New York and Charlotte, North Carolina each earned an “Excellent” rating, the highest audit core score possible, making Fleischer’s one of the first bakery manufacturers in the United States to achieve a Level 3 “Excellent” rating in multiple facilities.
A cross functional steering team headed by director of quality assurance Craig Michelsen managed the stringent application and approval process at both plants. Moving forward, this steering team will oversee the regularly scheduled internal audits and training sessions required to maintain this coveted certification.
“Leading retail and food service customers demand the highest levels of quality and food safety from their suppliers,” comments company president Robert Drago. “This certification is a testament to Fleischer’s commitment to meeting or exceeding the most stringent industry standards on a consistent basis.”
ABOUT SQF*: The SQF (Safe Quality Food) Program is a leading, global food safety and quality certification program and management system, designed to meet the needs of buyers and suppliers worldwide. The Program provides independent certification that a supplier's food safety and quality management system complies with international and domestic food safety regulations. This enables suppliers to assure their customers that food has been produced, processed, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards, at all levels of the supply chain.
* SOURCE: SQF website
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