Why do we need a food safety program for fresh fruits and vegetables?
The CanadaGAP Program responds to the needs of the marketplace. Increasingly, retailers, food service companies and food processors require their suppliers to
The CanadaGAP Program responds to the needs of the marketplace. Increasingly, retailers, food service companies and food processors require their suppliers to
No. CanadaGAP certification applies to the operation, not the product. Certification means that an operation meets the required food safety standard and
Canadians consume 50 billion servings of fresh produce annually and the number of outbreaks in a year is relatively low. When you
It is true that there are more reported cases of food borne illness. One reason that we have more reported cases and
Canada’s food safety system includes measures to protect the safety of both imported food and food that is produced in Canada. Health
CanadaGAP was the first Canadian food safety program to be internationally recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). In May 2010
CanadaGAP can comment on some issues directly related to food safety for fresh fruit and vegetables in Canada. CanadaGAP is not a