Organic Produce
We are a WSDA certified organic produce handler
We believe certified organic produce should be handled with the same level of care required to grow it. Many retailers offer organically grown produce without handling their product in a manner that ensures the integrity used in its growing process, but we do.
We are certified by the Washington State Department of Agriculture as an organics retailer/handler. This means we have continual third-party monitoring of our handling practices and records in order to safeguard the integrity of our organic products. From seeds in the soil to freshly picked produce, our product is certified organic from beginning to end.
We keep it separate:
To eliminate contamination of organics via “co-mingling,” we keep our organic and non-organic produce separate when receiving, inspecting, washing and storing. We have separate cutting boards, trimming tools, containers, carts, wash stations and display areas. If organic produce touches an area that non-organic produce has touched, it’s no longer organic to us.
Clearly labeled:
We make sure our organic produce is clearly labeled. If it’s not labeled “organic,” then it’s not organic to us. We clearly label everything that comes in contact with our organic produce to ensure that non-organics do not contaminate surfaces designated for organic handling. We document and audit: Our produce team maintains accurate purchasing records and follows the exact guidelines set forth by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We perform internal audits and receive third-party audits by state officials.
Continuous training:
We have standardized our organics handling practices by integrating proper handling procedures into our team member training.
Every member of our team shares a strong commitment to offering fresh, organic produce - certified from farm to Market. To buy organic produce means to invest in food-growing practices that protect not only our soil, water and air, but also ensure safety in the foods we love to eat.
Thank you for supporting sustainable agriculture — we hope you enjoy!