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Albert's Organics carries a full line of organic fresh fruits and vegetables. All of the produce that we sell is certified organic and in
compliance with the National Organic Standards. In addition, all of the Albert's Organics facilities are certified by Quality Assurance
International (QAI), a federally recognized independent third-party certification organization. We are very proud to make the claim
of being the first certified distributor of organic produce in the United States. Albert's has been certified since 1996.
To ensure that we always have access to the best possible organic produce, Albert's has dedicated a procurement division, based in
the heart of the Salinas Valley growing region, whose focus is entirely on buying and sourcing organic produce nationwide. Our
buyers and inspectors have frequent daily communications with the growers, allowing us to keep on top of the ever changing
market conditions. Our inspectors are welcome at the various farms to inspect and select product, and planning meetings with the
farms to create long term planting schedules happen on a regular basis. These meetings ensure that as Albert's grows, the volume of
product necessary to support our growth will follow. In addition to having complete access to all of the major organic farms, we
have used the strength of our procurement resources to develop strong local and regional buying programs for each of our
distribution areas.
Adding to the strength of our procurement program are our Quality Control (QC) teams located at each division. When the product
arrives at the dock, the QC team begins the inspection process. They check to ensure that the product has traveled at the correct
temperature; they will check the ripeness, test the sugar levels of the fruit, as well as the size, grade, and general appearance of the
product. Once the product is ready to leave our facility, in route to its destination, the QC team will inspect the product once again.
Product inspection is critical in maintaining our high level of quality.
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