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