Global accreditation for Limerick fresh food supplier
A LIMERICK retailer has announced that it has achieved one of the highest obtainable food safety standards globally.
Richardsons, a fresh food supplier to top chefs located on the Ballysimon road, has received a FSSC 22000 Certification.
Matthew Richardson, Managing Director, Richardsons, said: “We are so proud, the FSSC 22000 Certification is testament to our commitment to the quality, safety and wellbeing of both our customers and consumers across Ireland.”
“We’ve grown this business from strength to strength over 40 years while always focusing on our core values. Our committed, experienced and passionate team work hard every day to serve and delight our customers.
“This ethos is at the core of our family business, enabling us to survive and thrive, even in the face of huge multinational competitors in our marketplace,” he continued.
Richardsons expect it will further strengthen their offering to corporate workplace kitchens.
“We already partner many high-profile multinationals who chose Richardsons to sustainably source locally produced fresh foods, focusing on taste, provenance and value. Workplace meals are fresh, nutritious and seasonal, while Richardsons also ensure a route to market for our community of food producers. Everyone's a winner,” says Matthew Richardson.
There are currently over 50 companies in Ireland certified to FSSC 22000 by NSAI. Richardsons were the 49th company to achieve certification since its introduction.
Rooted in fresh foods since 1972, Richardsons has become the food partner of choice for some of Ireland’s leading hotels, restaurants and corporate catering companies.
This certificate is a world class accreditation for the family run business, and is a step in the right direction in terms of corporation growth.
Certified by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), the FSSC 22000 Standard is fully recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and demonstrates that a company has a robust food safety management system in place.
NSAI’s CEO, Geraldine Larkin congratulated them by saying how Richardsons will benefit going forward: “Taking this approach prepares a food business to take on everyday challenges.”