Leading Yorkshire-based food ingredients specialist Eurostar Commodities has achieved the prestigious BRCGS Global Standard Food Safety AA grade, the highest accreditation grade available under the announced audit programme.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for the business, which supplies specialist food ingredients to manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and foodservice operators across the UK and international markets. It covers all of Eurostar’s manufacturing facilities including new facilities recently invested in, including manufacturing of gluten free range and rice production and packing.
The new Food Safety accreditation builds on Eurostar's established BRCGS Storage & Distribution AA certification and recognises the company's commitment to maintaining rigorous standards across its food ingredient operations.
BRCGS is one of the world's most widely recognised food safety certification schemes, used by leading manufacturers, retailers and food businesses to evaluate the safety, quality, legality and integrity of food products.
Achieving the AA grade is particularly significant, representing the highest level of audit performance under the announced assessment programme. The stringent independent audit examines food safety management systems, operational practices, product controls, traceability, hygiene and the processes in place to protect customers and consumers.
To achieve an AA grade, a company must demonstrate compliance with the standard, with no critical or major non-conformities and no more than five minor non-conformities identified during the audit.
For customers, the certification provides independent assurance that Eurostar's audited operations meet internationally recognised requirements, supporting confidence in ingredient safety, quality and supply chain management.
Jason Bull, Managing Director of Eurostar Commodities, said: "We are absolutely delighted to have achieved the BRCGS Food Safety AA grade. This is a major achievement for Eurostar Commodities and a reflection of the exceptional standards and dedication of our entire team.
"Food safety and quality are fundamental to our business. Our customers, from major food manufacturers and retailers to independent bakeries, wholesalers and foodservice operators, depend on us to deliver ingredients that meet the highest standards of safety, consistency and reliability.
"This is not simply about passing an audit. It is about embedding a culture of food safety, quality and continuous improvement throughout the business.We are particularly proud of our team, whose hard work and attention to detail have made this achievement possible. As we continue to grow, innovate and develop new products, maintaining the highest levels of quality and customer confidence will always be at the heart of everything we do."
Established in 1994, Eurostar Commodities has grown into a leading supplier of specialist ingredients, with a portfolio including rice, pizza flours, gluten-free products and innovative British regeneratively farmed wheat flour.
The business has invested in product development, technical expertise and its UK facilities, supporting customers across the food manufacturing, bakery, wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors.
Its product portfolio includes Kintaro sushi rice, GMI Italian pizza flours, award-winning gluten-free chapati flours and RISE Re, its innovative range of flour produced using 100% British regeneratively farmed wheat.
Eurostar's BRCGS Food Safety certification covers specified rice reprocessing and repacking activities at its Brighouse facility, together with defined traded ambient food products, reflecting the company's continued investment in the infrastructure and systems needed to support its growing customer base.
As the food industry faces increasing pressure around quality, traceability, food security and responsible sourcing, independent certification has never been more important.
The latest accreditation strengthens Eurostar Commodities' position as a trusted ingredient partner to the UK food industry and supports its ambitious plans for continued growth and product innovation.