Maintaining high food standards of safety, quality, and sustainability is more important than ever for our industry. Certifications such as Red Tractor, BRC (British Retail Consortium), and BMPA (British Meat Processors Association) play an essential role in ensuring that businesses meet these essential benchmarks. For suppliers like Gills, adhering to these certifications builds trust with our customers and partners across the UK.
Ensuring Quality, Safety, and Trust
Food standards certifications are more than just stamps of approval. They are a guarantee of safety, quality, and ethical practices. Our certifications such as Red Tractor represent our commitment to sourcing responsibly. Red Tractor accreditation ensures that the pork used in our sausages and pork pies is traceable, sustainably farmed, and adheres to strict welfare and hygiene standards. This reassures customers that every red tractor product is crafted with care and responsibility.
Similarly, BRC certification is a mark of excellence in food safety and quality. The rigorous audits we undergo as part of this certification process guarantee that our production facilities meet the highest standards. For businesses in the wholesale, retail and food service sectors, these assurances provide confidence that Gills products are safe, consistent and dependable.
Customers increasingly prioritise transparency and ethical sourcing, making food certifications a primary selling point for businesses. By upholding these standards, we strengthen our reputation and help partners meet the growing consumer demand for responsibly produced goods.
Supporting Industry Standards and Partnerships
Certifications also create a level playing field, ensuring that all suppliers meet the same benchmarks of safety and quality. This is essential for partnerships with retailers, wholesalers and food service groups who depend on suppliers like Gills to maintain consistent standards. Regular unannounced audits from organisations such as BRC and BMPA hold us accountable and drive continuous improvement in our processes.
Red Tractor and BRC also enable us to support British agriculture and promote sustainability. By partnering with trusted British farms, we contribute to a stronger, more resilient food supply chain while ensuring that customers benefit from the highest quality ingredients.
These accreditations also enable our partners to confidently market Gills products as premium and reliable, whether it’s fresh sausages for a retailer or frozen sausages for a food service provider. With clear labelling and recognised certifications, customers can easily identify products that meet their expectations for safety, sustainability, and taste. As food standards continue to evolve, we remain at the forefront, ensuring that every product meets the highest benchmarks.
