Food Safety:
Fresh Produce at ATV Farms
At ATV Farms, we’re dedicated to meeting and surpassing all food safety regulations to keep our wholesale vegetables fresh and delicious. Our 100% stainless steel facility, combined with fresh-guard produce packaging, means your customers will enjoy the highest quality vegetables with an extended shelf life.
Our Food Safety in Fresh Produce at ATV Farms
Our bulk produce is handled with the utmost care to prevent contamination and maintain our high fresh produce standards.
Our Commitment to Food Safety
Our commitment to food safety spans the entire growing, harvesting, and packaging process, so our fresh produce remains uncontaminated and is of the highest quality. Our priority is always to adhere to industry standards and update our farming practices based on the latest technology.
Our Rigorous Food Safety Measures For Fresh Produce.
By controlling the entire process from growing to distribution, we can identify Critical Control Points (CCPs), implement quality checks at every stage, control deviations, and verify that every batch of our produce is as safe and high-quality as the last.
Our principles mean we are able to maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. We are proud to be part of the safe food manufacturing and distributing industry.
We are committed to following the seven principles of food safety set out by the HACCP. These are:
- Hazard analysis
- CPP identification
- Setting out critical limits
- Monitoring procedures
- Corrective actions
- Verification procedures
- Record keeping
Food Safety Regulations For Quality and Healthy Produce.
ATV Farms prioritizes food safety in fresh produce to deliver the highest quality vegetables.
Food Safety Regulations in 2024
We always stay up to date with the latest food safety regulations. In 2024, we’re seeing stricter standards for bulk produce handling. While we’ve always set the benchmarks for food hygiene in our industry, we’re continuing to improve our practices and implement rigorous safety handling tips to reduce bacteria.
This commitment means you will always receive farm-fresh produce at your business or doorstep that’s ready to eat.
Our Harvesting and Handling Procedures
We use advanced sustainable farming techniques to minimize any contaminated produce risks. Our meticulous food safety protocols stop any likelihood of foodborne illnesses through our supply chain.
Our Sustainable FarmingCompliance with Food Safety Standards
All our bulk produce meets national and international standards for food safety. From planting to packaging, we follow high standards to prevent contamination and ensure safe, fresh produce reaches your customers. Find out more about our produce farming process below.
Our Produce FarmingContamination Prevention
To prevent contaminated produce, we have a full stainless steel facility and sanitation checkpoints. At every stage, from the farm to packaging, we prioritize food safety. These processes both reduce bacteria and avoid any food poisoning risks to your customers.
Safe Handling Tips
When you receive our fresh produce, it’s your responsibility to prevent any contamination. Our safe handling tips include:
- Wash hands before handling fresh produce
- Use clean knives and cutting boards
- Store your produce at the right temperature to prevent spoilage
How We Manage Our Supply Chain
Here’s how we manage food safety in fresh produce in our supply chain at ATV Farms.
Produce DistributionEnsuring Food Safety Throughout the Supply Chain
We keep produce fresh by overseeing every step of our supply chain, from the farm to produce distribution. By following such strict protocols, we can ensure our fresh produce remains safe.
Transportation and Storage
Our bulk produce is stored at optimal temperatures and transported using sanitized vehicles to prevent spoilage. We always deliver on time, so your produce is always fresh.
Reducing the Risk of Contaminated Produce
At ATV Farms, we implement contamination prevention policies including daily inspections and rigorous hygiene practices. By following our food safety in fresh produce standards, we can guarantee that all our products are free from dangerous bacteria.
Meeting Food Safety Standards With Our Partners
At ATV Farms, we partner with local farmers to ensure only the freshest produce reaches our customers. By sourcing ingredients from nearby farms, we minimize spoilage while supporting our local farming industry.
These partnerships upkeep our rigorous safety standards across all external operations. We carry out local inspections to ensure all our partners are complying with our protocols.
Contact UsBenefits of Food Safety for Businesses.
Here are the benefits of supplying farm-fresh produce for your customers.
Building Trust with Customers
When you buy from us, you’re guaranteeing that the produce you supply to customers is safe. When they feel confident that the vegetables they buy from you are free from contamination and high quality, they’re likely to shop with you again.
Improving Brand Reputation
Committing to food safety in fresh produce improves your brand reputation since businesses that prioritize safety attract far more customers.
Hear From Our Valued Customers.
ATV Farms is the largest shipper of root crops in Canada for a reason. People trust us — across several continents — to deliver nothing less than high-quality produce. ATV’s reviews are full of praise for our great-tasting fruit and vegetables.
Our healthy soil can resist harsh climates and keep its moisture across seasons. On top of this, ATV’s ECONSE system saves energy and limits the need to pump more fresh water. With these practices and others, we can meet our long-term sustainable farming goals.
ATV’s titular farms are mainly in Canada and the USA. But we also provide fresh produce to Puerto Rico, South America, and beyond.
Come Partner With Us!
When you partner with ATV Farms, you’re guaranteed to get high-quality, uncontaminated, and fresh bulk produce straight to your store.
Contact one of our friendly team members today to learn more about ATV farms or to place a bulk order.