Wales-based wholesaler Castell Howell has been awarded the highest level AA grade BRC Global Standard Accreditation.
The BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution has been developed by the industry to identify best practice, and is specifically designed for logistics operations dealing with food, packaging and consumer products and sets a benchmark for the sector.
The Caterforce member based in Carmarthenshire was awarded the top AA grade as the wholesaler demonstrated the highest quality product safety, integrity, quality and legality throughout the storage and distribution process.
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“We’re absolutely delighted with this recognition,” said Matt Lewis, Director, Castell Howell. “Not only does this reflect the incredible hard work of our team, particularly during the challenging period of the pandemic, but it also provides Castel Howell customers with complete peace of mind that they will receive the very highest level of service from our dedicated, hard-working team.”
Richard Davies, Head of Compliance, Castell Howell, added: “This accreditation is testament to the continued efforts of our loyal workforce, effectively co-ordinated by Jayne Griffiths, Food Safety Manager and Beverley Thomas, Technical Supervisor.”
