Henningsen Cold Storage facility earns SQF certification

Henningsen Cold Storage Co., Hillsboro, Ore., a temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation company, said it recently received Safe Quality Foods (SQF) program Level 2 certification for its Salem, Ore., facility.

Administered by the Food Marketing Institute and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative, SQF is a meticulous food safety management system that allows food safety and quality systems to be verified and validated throughout the food supply chain, the company said.

"Simply put, it is a platform for continuous improvement for Henningsen Cold Storage," said Sripriya Agaram, food safety manager, Henningsen. "What makes it attractive is the fact that it enhances our competence and processes to meet various customer requirements consistently.

"It is an effective tool in integrating various regulatory changes into our operations," Agaram added. "SQF is a natural choice for us since the SQF mantra 'say what you do, do what you say, and prove it' fits into our culture and expectations seamlessly."