October 27, 2008
THE CCC ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF COMMODITY CONCERN CERTIFICATION
Cashew Concern Certification, Inc. is proud to announce the formation of Commodity Concern Certification. We will apply the same basic principles of responsible sourcing, Track & Trace, and marketing initiatives to a broader range of imported nut and agricultural commodity categories. Our new website will be on-line soon.
EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES, RESPONSIBLE SOURCING MUST REMAIN A PRIORITY
Our country is in the midst of an extremely challenging and difficult economic storm. During such times of crisis, it is all too easy to panic and decide that the only way to market our products is to cut the price. Unfortunately, this can backfire and is not a viable long term strategy.
Regardless of economic pressures, the public still demands and deserves assurance that the food products consumed by their families are wholesome, sourced responsibly, and free from contamination.
Recent issues in the cashew industry, including the present chlorophenol problem, have made it more important than ever to know the standards and procedures maintained by the facilities you buy from.
Being able to effectively market your responsible sourcing procedures to retailers and consumers will give you a competitive edge over companies who don't.
Having detailed support documentation to verify that your cashews were processed in overseas facilities that have high standards for manufacturing and sourcing raw material is vital, and will become even more so.
For the benefit of our industry, and in light of the increasing number of food safety bills submitted by legislators in Washington, clear procedures and standards must be developed and adhered to in overseas facilities. This is part of the mission of the CCC. We also offer a full traceability system, a seal of approval which can be displayed on the packaging, and a marketing program for responsible sourcing.
THE CCC ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF COMMODITY CONCERN CERTIFICATION
Cashew Concern Certification, Inc. is proud to announce the formation of Commodity Concern Certification. We will apply the same basic principles of responsible sourcing, Track & Trace, and marketing initiatives to a broader range of imported nut and agricultural commodity categories. Our new website will be on-line soon.
EVEN IN DIFFICULT TIMES, RESPONSIBLE SOURCING MUST REMAIN A PRIORITY
Our country is in the midst of an extremely challenging and difficult economic storm. During such times of crisis, it is all too easy to panic and decide that the only way to market our products is to cut the price. Unfortunately, this can backfire and is not a viable long term strategy.
Regardless of economic pressures, the public still demands and deserves assurance that the food products consumed by their families are wholesome, sourced responsibly, and free from contamination.
Recent issues in the cashew industry, including the present chlorophenol problem, have made it more important than ever to know the standards and procedures maintained by the facilities you buy from.
Being able to effectively market your responsible sourcing procedures to retailers and consumers will give you a competitive edge over companies who don't.
Having detailed support documentation to verify that your cashews were processed in overseas facilities that have high standards for manufacturing and sourcing raw material is vital, and will become even more so.
For the benefit of our industry, and in light of the increasing number of food safety bills submitted by legislators in Washington, clear procedures and standards must be developed and adhered to in overseas facilities. This is part of the mission of the CCC. We also offer a full traceability system, a seal of approval which can be displayed on the packaging, and a marketing program for responsible sourcing.
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