Food Safety

As food safety issues continue to increase the buyers and consumers are demanding a higher quality product. The Lagomarsino Group has put together a progressive and aggressive GLOBALGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) plan to address these concerns. This plan is reviewed, discussed and updated annually in an effort to monitor their food safety issues. These ever vigilant procedures assures the consumer that the Lagomarsino Group “goes the extra mile” to guarantee that the GLOBALGAP procedures are implemented. The consumer, therefore, can remain confident that all produce by the Lagomarsino Group is of top quality and above all healthy.

Traceability: All produce grown can be traced back to the grower, block, variety, harvest date and packed date.

Irrigation: Prior to the beginning of the harvest season all water used in agricultural operations is tested to ensure compliance with irrigation water standards.

Equipment: Harvest equipment such as bins, totes etc. are cleaned prior to each harvest season and as needed through out the season.

Hygiene: Training programs have been implemented to include safety and proper personal hygiene practices for all workers that handle produce. Field Supervisors reiterate the importance monthly to all workers.These practices include washing and sanitation of hands after each break, lunch and use of the restrooms. Clean gloves, aprons, hairnets apply to produce packing employees following the above sanitation requirements.

Inspections: The farming, harvesting and packing operations are audited yearly for GLOBALGAP compliance and the company food safety director. These audits are conducted by independent third party auditors.

The Lagomarsino Group continues to be proactive in all agricultural operations and strives toward producing a safe, high quality and environmentally friendly product.