Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Producing ­and distributing safe, fresh supplies of fruit and vegetables has long been a valued Sun World hallmark. Qualified inspectors, frequent spot checks, staff training, and packaging methods have given Sun World a credib­le position with local, state, and federal inspection agencies. These practices contribute to Sun World’s success as a leader in the production and supply of safe, fresh fruit and vegetables.

Sun World’s Food Safety program includes the implementation and verification of the following:

1. Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), which includes such areas as:­

1. ­Site selection

2. Adjacent land used

3. Fertilizer use

4. Water use

5. Crop protection

6. Employee safety and hygiene

7. Harvest practices

8. Trace Recall Program

9. Food Security

2. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) which includes such areas as:

1. Pest control

2. Storage areas & packing material handling

3. Employee practices and hygiene

4. Cleaning-Equipment/General

5. Maintenance and sanitation

6. Building and grounds

7. Water microbial testing

8. Temp controls

9. Food Security

To verify that these practices have been implemented, Sun World uses Primuslabs.com as its third party auditor. Yearly audits are conducted of  packing houses, cold storage and shipping areas, as well as field audits to verify compliance with Globalgap protocol. All results of yearly audits, water microbial testing and pesticide residue analysis performed by Primuslabs.com are available on their website.

Sun World also holds certification for Woolworth's Quality Assurance (Australia) and Tesco’s Nature's Choice (United Kingdom).

For access to this information, or other questions pertaining to Sun World's food safety program, please contact our Quality Assurance Department.
 

Quality Control

Additionally, as a means of monitoring microbial or physical adulteration of its products, Sun World Quality Control personnel inspect the fruit as it is being packed, to ensure it meets our customer specifications.  Our inspection process follows detailed instructions on how to inspect for, and score any defects. Quality Control personnel have the authority to make sure these specifications are met.