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Atlante is proud to have achieved the highest grade standards for two distinct food quality and safety certifications. In the words of our CEO, Natasha Linhart:

“The ranking achieved in these certifications attests to our daily commitment to food safety and quality, which are the foundation of the way we work.”

The certifications in question are a renewed BRC Agents & Brokers Certification (for which Atlante earned an ‘AA’ grade) and an IFS Broker Certification (for which Atlante earned a ‘98.50’- the highest end of the IFS’ food safety standard for Announced Audits).

Read on to learn exactly what these certifications mean for Atlante and its clients, and how they help us to uphold our own high standards and values.

Industry-Leading Food Safety and Quality

BRC and IFS standards are voluntary international certifications trusted by leaders in the food and beverage supply industry. They are applicable to companies that, while not being producers, wish to have a certified management method to ensure that the food products they purchase, import and market are safe, legal, authentic, and high quality.

Both certifications are recognised by the Global Food Safety Initiative as proven ways to assess the safety and quality of food and beverage products. They ultimately guarantee high food safety standards along the supply chain, through timely risk assessment and management, and compliance with food law (including EU and national law) throughout the operational aspects of the food business.

BRC once stood for ‘British Retail Consortium’ but now stands for ‘Brand Reputation Compliance.’ BRC certification covers a wide range of topics including staff hygiene, facility management, product control, labelling, traceability, fraud, and Food Defence. Because it was founded by an organisation representing UK retailers, British suppliers and retailers can rely on BRC certifications when looking for well-informed companies like Atlante.

IFS stands for ‘International Featured Standards.’ These standards were developed by a German non-profit association to assess the safety, quality, and integrity of food products, placing special emphasis on risk management, legal compliance, hygiene, product control, staff training, and labelling. The standards are so well-regarded that they’ve now been adopted by many top manufacturers and retailers globally.

Atlante's Culture Of Food Excellence

This is not the first time Atlante has excelled in the BRC and IFS certification processes. We achieved and maintained the highest BRC Agents & Brokers grade in 2020, and the highest IFS broker level in May 2022. Each time we receive these seals of approval, they serve as building blocks toward continuous improvement at Atlante.

Our adherence to these high standards is a guarantee that we act with the utmost accountability towards clients, suppliers, service providers, production sites, and all functions involved at different levels of what we do.

“We chose to adhere to the BRC Agents & Brokers and IFS Brokers standard in order to give a strong signal of quality and safety to our business associates through rigorous and independent audits,” comments Enrico Santi, Quality Italy & Corporate P.T. Manager at Atlante. “We wanted to certify that Atlante is able to maintain complete control over the marketing, purchasing, and sales processes within the supply chain, in line with international standards.”

By consistently meeting the standards’ requirements, Atlante continues to invest in the improvement of all staff and systems, keeping pace with the rapidly changing food and beverage supply environment.

“The culture of food safety is central to Atlante, and these certifications are a testament to the rigor and commitment we put into ensuring the safety and lawfulness of all our products,” adds Gaetano Mattiuzzo, Head of Quality and Food Safety. “This is the result of a great team effort by all of Atlante.”

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