Our Partners

Food Safety and Water Quality Management

Meras Water Solutions has the expertise to support food safety operations in your field and facilities. Our core focus is helping farming operations take a comprehensive data-driven approach to implementing food safety controls in the growing and processing environment. We offer maintenance programs for all areas of your operation: Packing House, Equipment, and Facility Sanitation. 

Meras Water Solutions provides comprehensive water treatment programs for agriculture and industrial applications. Meras Water Solutions Agriculture Irrigation Efficiency Programs determine the best micro-irrigation maintenance program and reservoir remediation based on water quality, distribution uniformity measurement, and contaminants found in your system. Our micro-irrigation maintenance programs ensure our growers stay ahead of potential problems that can lead to inefficient water delivery and yield loss.

Meras Water Solutions provides specialty chemistries and service programs for industrial boilers, cooling towers, and ammonia condensers. Our team can also help you maintain glycol loops free of corrosion, sediment, and bacterial fouling. Meras offers a robust product line of process chemistries, such as: caustic and caustic-free cleaners, chlorine-free sanitizers, no-rinse cleaners, and conveyor lubricants. Learn more at https://www.meras.com/

At Denham Services we use a state-of-the-art washing and drying system to wash and sanitize your bulk bins for the transport of food products. We also have a full-service repair shop to repair or recycle your bin at the end of its usable life cycle. An experienced sales team for over 25 years can find the right bin for your needs. Bins are fully customized to set you apart from your competitors. Our mission is to streamline our client's food packaging needs with food safety in mind.

Denham Services is committed to ensuring the standards of hygiene and safety adopted in respect of its operations are over and above those required by the law. We work with some of the world's largest food

retailers and brands to deliver efficient solutions that improve productivity, while reducing costs.

This is accomplished through extensive controls placed at all levels of production, raw product harvesting, processing, and packaging. By placing programs in specific areas of production we prepare safe, high-quality products.

Our quality standards and procedures are constantly being evaluated, improved, and maintained by our staff. Our programs have successfully passed third-party audits at both the field and processing plant levels. Our food safety programs ensure that we can provide safe products to our customers.

At GreenGate Fresh our commitment is evident through the implementation of food safety policies at both the field and processing levels.

In 1975, our family business began by providing portion-packed croutons to leading fresh-cut produce companies. Since then, we’ve expanded our capabilities to include multiple packaging formats and ingredient types. We’ve chartered three strategic locations to meet our customers’ needs from East to West. That means you can rest assured—no job is too big, and no distance is too great for us to exceed your expectations.

Guided by a revolutionary spirit, driven by a team of dedicated employees, we at Latitude 36 Foods serve our customers by delivering excellence, integrity, and delight in every package. Latitude 36 Foods— innovation with attitude.

Latitude 36 Foods seeks to exceed the expectations of every customer and make new friends through building superior relationships across the industry.

About Braga Fresh

In 1928, Sebastian and Josie Braga started farming California’s fertile soil on what is now known as the Braga Home Ranch in Soledad, Calif.  Today, the third generation continues the family values of sustainable-organic farming. Braga Fresh sets aside 10% of farmland to beneficial habitat and has the goal of being carbon neutral.  Vertically integrated, Braga Fresh combines innovation with tradition to grow, harvest and process fresh vegetables and leafy greens through the Josie’s Organics and Braga Farms brands.

Golden State Ag Consulting, LLC is your trusted partner in food safety consulting, dedicated to ensuring excellence in agricultural practices. Founded in 2024, the company brings over a decade of professional experience to the table, specializing in food safety programs for GLOBALG.A.P. and PrimusGFS certifications.

Built on the core values of honesty, hard work and a deep passion for farming in California, Golden State Ag Consulting is committed to fostering trust and transparency within the agricultural industry. Our mission is to empower farmers and businesses by building comprehensive food safety programs, streamlining compliance with the federally regulated Produce Safety Rule, and seamlessly adapting new food safety regulations into their operations. The Produce Safety Rule, part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to implement the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, is a cornerstone of ensuring safe farming practices. We work with farmers to design programs that fully comply with this rule, allowing them to focus on their daily farming needs without the stress of paperwork piling up.

Golden State Ag Consulting also brings extensive expertise in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for packing houses and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for farms. This includes comprehensive knowledge in water sampling, fruit testing and Farm Labor Contracting programs. Our background enables us to offer specialized solutions tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities within the agricultural industry.

We are proud to serve the agricultural community with integrity and professionalism. At Golden State Ag Consulting, we don’t just meet standards; we redefine them, offering a proactive and streamlined approach to food safety that safeguards farms and builds trust. When you partner with us, you’re choosing a company committed to advancing the farming industry and securing a healthier future for all.

“DPG Continuous Chlorination: Pioneering Food Safety with Premier Water Treatment”

In times of fear and uncertainty, food safety is non-negotiable, and Deerpoint Group, Inc. leads the charge with DPG Continuous Chlorination® – the industry’s premier solution for agricultural irrigation water treatment. As the first-in-class innovator, we deliver peace of mind when it’s needed most, ensuring the safety of something as vital as food. Western growers trust Deerpoint Group, Inc. to set the standard, following the food safety guidelines of even the most stringent benchmarks like the 2021 LGMA metrics.

DPG Continuous Chlorination® doesn’t just meet escalating food safety demands – it redefines them. Our patented system eliminates harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella throughout the crop cycle, blending science-backed rigor with unmatched efficiency. We partner with growers to assess water treatment needs, providing real-time updates, in-field residual evaluations, and comprehensive regulatory reporting to ensure full compliance with evolving standards. Delivered through our automated, cutting-edge framework, these services empower growers with transparency and accountability.

Cost-effective, safe, and powerfully effective, our unique chlorinator introduces non-gas chlorine into pressurized irrigation systems – a patented breakthrough suited for both conventional and organic farming. Deerpoint Group, Inc. isn’t just a provider; we’re the industry leader, delivering solutions that inspire confidence and are tailored to the needs of each farm. Our approach ensures adherence to the strictest norms while pushing boundaries to safeguard the world’s food supply, complete with detailed regulatory reporting for peace of mind.

In a world where trust in food safety is paramount, DPG Continuous Chlorination® stands alone, offering growers a reliable, innovative edge that protects crops and elevates standards. With Deerpoint Group, Inc., you’re not just irrigating – you’re securing the future of food safety with industry-leading water treatment and robust regulatory support.

Clean Works offers a post-harvest solutions, our award-winning gas-phase homogenous technology has been rigorously tested and has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in eliminating up to 99.99% of pathogens and food-spoiling organisms, ensuring your produce is safe and fresh. We have successfully commercialized our technology in six countries, making a global impact. 

Our solutions offer rapid, chemical-free decontamination, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. 

What sets us apart? 

✅ Water-free technology 

✅ Green, eco-friendly approach 

✅ Commercial-grade applications 

✅ Scientifically validated excellence 

Harnessing the power of science and technology, discover how Clean Works is transforming the produce industry: 

As part of Certified Group, Food Safety Net Services and Certified Laboratories partner with customers to deliver innovative scientific solutions and expertise – So The World Can Trust In What It Consumes™. Our North American network of 30+ ISO 17025-accredited labs serve many regulated industries, including beef, dairy, poultry, pet food, spices, seafood, nuts, produce, FDA imports, and ready-to-eat foods. In addition, our Lab+ division performs contract research studies, such as process validations, shelf-life studies, challenge studies, and more serving a full range of food and beverage manufacturers.  

Fortrex is the first line of defense in food safety. The company is a leading provider of sanitation solutions in North America, offering tech-forward innovation to drive growth by helping customers identify and avoid preventable issues while delivering real-time results. We offer cost-effective solutions to our customers, while providing the highest level of contaminant defense. Fortrex’s team of skilled food sanitors, microbiologists, technical experts and engineers are committed to keeping USDA, FDA, and CFIA processing facilities clean, safe, and audit-ready.

Pathotrak’s AOAC‑accredited, award‑winning technology concentrates pathogens directly from food samples. We help run detection tests in as little as 5.5 hours with our 375g fresh‑produce test, allowing growers to submit and release product within a single 8‑hour shift. For growers who must test larger lots, ours is the only AOAC-accredited 1,500g test in the market. We can deliver results in ~12 hours while also saving material costs. Pathotrak's is the first and only AOAC‑accredited solution to be this fast while matching the accuracy of the FDA’s 3–4‑day standard method. Ask your lab if Pathotrak is right for you!

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For over 60 years, bioMérieux has pioneered in vitro diagnostics with an unrelenting commitment to improving public health worldwide. With expertise in microbiology and access to cutting-edge science, we help you achieve your food safety and quality goals so you can protect your brand and your bottom line.   

As your trusted partner in Augmented Diagnostics, we’re harnessing the power of complex data to provide tangible microbiology solutions for our customers. Our experts help you go beyond the test, creating comprehensive and customized plans for minimizing financial and safety risk at every level of your organization.  

CCOF, California Certified Organic Farmers,  is a nonprofit organization that advances organic agriculture for a healthy world through organic certification, education, advocacy, and promotion. We envision a world where organic is the norm. 

Founded in California over 50 years ago, today CCOF's roots span the breadth of North America and our presence is internationally recognized. At CCOF, we provide certification services that are personal and accessible. We work closely with you through each stage of the certification process, from putting together your first Organic System Plan to staying compliant and adding products or acreage later. Every client has a dedicated service specialist and we answer the phone.