From our fields to your produce department and ultimately your customer's plate, Coastline works to ensure a level of safety and quality that you can count on without compromise. Our Quality Assurance program begins in the field and continues through distribution to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
The Coastline management team and staff are vigilant about staying abreast of industry developments, and actively participate in industry boards and associations to help establish critical industry standards and government initiatives related to food safety and traceability.
Our company-wide food safety culture is reinforced through training programs, technical enhancements evolving from industry best practices and recognition of compliance within company processes and procedures.
Please contact us with any questions or to request additional information regarding our food safety programs.
Ranch Selection
Ground history and proximity are thoroughly researched.
Fields are selected according to strict food safety specifications.
Irrigation Water
Microbial testing of all sources of irrigation water are routinely done.
Fertilizers
Only synthetic fertilizers are used for growing Coastline products.
Pesticides
All applications are in accordance with EPA and FDA guidelines by certified applicators.
Sanitary Harvest Practices
GAP and HACCP based guidelines are utilized; hand washing, gloves, restrooms, harvest implements are in place.
Traceability Codes
All cartons are marked with trace back information: harvest date, ranch number and grower ID.
Raw Product Cooling
Incoming and outgoing temperatures are monitored and logged.
Trailer Inspection
All trailers are inspected for cooling efficiency and cleanliness prior to loading.
Facility Sanitation
With annual third party audit of shipping facilities, we strive to keep our superior and excellent ratings each year.