At Handgards, food safety is more than a requirement, it is a responsibility we uphold every day. That commitment was recently recognized when our facility earned a perfect score of 100, the highest possible result, on its SQF audit!
Achieving a perfect score is uncommon among SQF-certified facilities. This accomplishment reflects the dedication, consistency, and attention to detail demonstrated by our team across every level of our operation.
What Is SQF?
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a globally recognized food safety and quality certification program. SQF audits evaluate whether a facility has the systems, practices, and controls necessary to consistently support food safety.
For Handgards and the customers we serve, SQF certification provides added confidence that food safety is built into our processes, not treated as a one-time task.
A Score Built by an Exceptional Team.
A perfect score is not achieved through the work of one person or department. It requires collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment throughout the entire facility.
From production and quality assurance to warehouse operations, maintenance, sanitation, and leadership, every team member contributed to this achievement. Their daily efforts helped ensure that procedures were followed, standards were maintained, and food safety remained a priority at every step.
Our Core Values in Action
This accomplishment demonstrates the values that guide Handgards every day:
• Safety first and integrity always
• Treating people with dignity and respect
• Focusing on our customers and building lasting value
• Pursuing excellence in all we do
• Putting service before self
These values are not simply words displayed on our walls. They are reflected in the decisions our team makes, the standards we maintain, and the responsibility we share.
Continuing Our Commitment
While we are proud to celebrate this perfect score, our commitment does not end with an audit. Food safety requires consistency, continuous improvement, and attention to detail every day.
Thank you to every Handgards team member who helped make this achievement possible. This perfect 100 belongs to all of you!
Together, we will continue putting safety first, serving our customers with integrity, and pursuing excellence in all we do.