Food Safety

Wholesome Pickins is proud to be certified annually as a producer and packer of strawberries and ever-bearing strawberries. The safety and quality of our product is our top priority.

The Canadian Horticultural Council

The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is a voluntary, not-for-profit, national association which represents the dynamic and diverse sector of Canadian agriculture known as horticulture. The CHC’s members are primarily involved in the production and packing of over 120 horticulture crops comprised of fruit and vegetables. The CHC has been committed to promoting the interests of its members since 1922.

CanadaGAP

CanadaGAP (Good Agricultural Practices) is the name of the Canadian Horticultural Council’s (CHC) On-Farm Food Safety (OFFS) Program. The program consists of national food safety standards and a certification system for the safe production, storage and packing of fresh fruits and vegetables. Enrolled farms are audited by a third party for all level of food safety and best agriculture practices.