IOI Loders Croklaan Achieves North America SQF - Level 3 Certification

30 Oct 2014 --- IOI Loders Croklaan, leading producer of palm based fats and oils to the global food industry, has announced the achievement of SQF-Level 3 Certification for its Channahon, Illinois facility. This accomplishment encompasses the entire facility including the full production, warehouse, pilot plant, and recently constructed Creative Studio.

Achieving an “Excellent” rating, IOI Loders Croklaan has earned a certification which truly demonstrates their ongoing commitment to quality. The Level 3 certification builds upon the SQF - Level 2, earned annually since 2011.  Level 3 is defined by SQF as having excellence in both Food Safety and Quality.  Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a credible food safety management system.  SQF is the only certification program outside Europe recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which links primary production certification to food manufacturing, distribution and agent/broker management certification.

“This certification embodies the overall focus on quality which is a hallmark of our entire organization,” said Tim Surin, Director of Sales and Marketing for IOI Loders Croklaan.  “SQF – Level 3 is an accomplishment which immediately communicates quality, safety, and reliability to the market and to our customers.”   “Achieving this Certificate assures our customers safe, quality food is being manufactured throughout the ideation phase and into finished products,” said Linda McLaren, Quality Assurance Manager for IOI Loders Croklaan.

Level 3 Certification expands beyond assuring food safety by including a quality standard which verifies IOI Loders Croklaan’s ability to provide customers with highest quality products throughout the entire production process.  “Achieving SQF – Level 3 certification verifies the commitment to quality, safety, and reliability which translates to confidence for our customers.  Supplying the highest quality products that protect the value of our customers’ brands is paramount and what our customer expects,” said Bill Troy, Chief Operating Officer, IOI Loders Croklaan Americas.