Olivia’s Organics, MA

 

Family owned

Spoke to Alita, Customer Service

 

Products grown:

Lettuces, arugula, romaine, spinach, spring mix, herbs, shredded cabbage (sold as packaged salad), also seasonal vegetables, butternut squash for Fall

100% USDA Certified Organic plus conventional lines: Nor East Fresh and State Garden

 

Food safety:

Field to fork safeguards, triple wash process

Follows USDA Certified regulations for unprocessed, natural products

 

Green:

New packaging includes 100% BPA free, recyclable containers made from 50% recycled materials, most is PETA 1 – always improving

Everything possible in the processing plant is recycled including electronics, light bulbs, etc.

Energy conservation is priority including motion sensors on lighting

Pesticide free

 

Fertilizer use:

No synthetics

Crop rotation, compost and natural minerals

 

Sustainable:

Emphasis on renewable resources – recycle naturally occurring materials

All vegetable waste goes to animal feed

Seasonal audits by independent third parties

All produce received for packaging is tested by third party for salmonella and e coli

 

HACCP Approved

 

Fair Trade – No

 

Manager is OSHA trained

 

Comments:

A percentage of profits go to local children’s charities

Committed to responding to consumers inquiries and suggestions