Sustainable agriculture: quality and certifications
quality and certifications
Sweet fruit certifications
HACCP is a mandatory document (according to Regulation 852/2004) for food companies (industry, catering, warehouses, etc.). It is a system of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points to reduce the likelihood of food poisoning. HACCP helps companies to control risks of food contamination.
HACCP is a system to control and analyse hazards and critical points of possible contamination of food by microbial, physical or chemical agents.
Integrated production is an agricultural system that produces quality food while respecting human health and the environment, with reduced use of chemicals and minimising waste.
Integrated production is an agricultural system that produces quality food while respecting human health and the environment, with reduced use of chemicals and minimising waste.
GLOBALG.A.P. is an international standard for agricultural production that promotes safety and sustainability, benefiting producers, retailers and consumers globally.
The BRC is a worldwide food safety standard.
The IFS (International Food Standard) is a standard recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
The ISO (International Standardisation Organisation) is a set of international standards for a quality management system (QMS).
ISO 14001:2015 establishes an effective environmental management system. It allows companies to demonstrate their commitment to the environment.
The SGE21 standard (environmental, social and governance aspects) is the first European standard for implementing, auditing and certifying an ethical and socially responsible management system.
Oil certifications
HACCP is a mandatory document for food companies according to Regulation 852/2004. It is a system for analysing and controlling food hazards and critical contamination points, reducing the likelihood of food poisoning by microbial, physical or chemical agents.
Les Garrigues is the first food Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recognised in Spain (1975) and certified as a PDO by the European Union in 1996. With a guaranteeing of the origin and maximum quality, the PDO controls the oils from the cooperatives with rigorous production and processing controls, being undoubtedly one of the best oils in the world.
Integrated production is an agricultural system that produces quality food while respecting human health and the environment, with reduced use of chemicals and minimising waste.
Quality, hygiene and safety
Quality, environmental and social responsibility policy
Fruits de Ponent Cooperative Group SCCL, with number OPFH 319, is a second-degree cooperative organisation of fruit and vegetable producers.
Its main mission is to improve agricultural development and satisfy customer needs, meeting expectations and legal requirements while respecting the environment.
This is based on ethical, social and environmental criteria, with a special focus on quality, hygiene and food safety of products and services. To achieve this, the following aspects are prioritised:
Fruit production is based on integrated production standards and annually certified good agricultural practices to ensure the safety, legality and authenticity of the products. Harvesting standards prioritise organoleptic, hygiene and food safety conditions for fruit destined for consumers.
The team at Fruits de Ponent Cooperative Group SCCL researches new production processes, pest control and new varieties to improve production and respect the environment. Training is provided so that employees and other stakeholders understand the organisation’s policy and objectives, including ethical, quality and environmental aspects, based on legality and integrity.
Fruits de Ponent Cooperative Group SCCL is committed to the utmost respect for the environment, devoting all the necessary resources. We take into account the environment when planning our activities and those of our members:
- We promote environmental awareness among staff, suppliers and society.
- We set environmental targets and promote pollution prevention.
- We comply with legal and other voluntary environmental requirements.
- We are committed to mitigating climate change.
Fruits de Ponent Cooperative Group SCCL plans for quality, environment and profitability. It also works to improve the environment and manage resources. In addition, it also prioritises human capital, improving skills and promoting labour equality.
Fruits de Ponent is committed to promoting shared values, beliefs and standards on food safety. We are committed to promoting:
- Communication on food safety policies and responsibilities.
- Training.
- Feedback among our workers on food safety issues.
- Determining the degree of compliance
- Quality affects all departments of the company.
- Ethical and environmental behaviour is a systematic way of working for everyone.
- All employees and partners must ensure quality, work execution and efficiency.
- The Cooperative Group’s management regularly reviews this policy to bring it into line with current realities.
