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SQF-CERTIFIED SALSA CO-PACKER · FOOD CO-PACKING SERVICES · CO-PACKER NEW MEXICO
Our Certifications
As a certified salsa co-packer, hot-fill co-packer, and premium salsa manufacturer, Desert Premium Group maintains the highest food safety standards through rigorous SQF, HACCP, and FDA compliance — giving every retail buyer and food co-packing services client full confidence in every batch we produce.
SQF Certified
GFSI-benchmarked food safety and quality management system verified by independent auditors.
HACCP Compliant
Systematic hazard analysis with critical control points monitored at every production stage.
FDA Registered
Fully registered facility meeting all federal cGMP and FSMA requirements for food production.
OUR CREDENTIALS
THREE PILLARS OF
FOOD SAFETY EXCELLENCE
Every product leaving our Deming, NM facility is backed by three layers of food safety assurance — SQF certification, HACCP compliance, and FDA registration.
Our SQF certification demonstrates a robust food safety and quality management system recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). This certification covers every aspect of our manufacturing process from raw material sourcing to finished product distribution.
Key Compliance Areas
- GFSI-benchmarked food safety standard
- Annual third-party audits by accredited certification bodies
- Comprehensive supplier approval program
- Documented food safety plans with preventive controls
- Full traceability from farm to finished product
- Continuous improvement through corrective action protocols
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS
FROM RAW MATERIALS
TO FINISHED PRODUCT
Our five-stage quality assurance process ensures every product meets the highest food safety standards. Each stage is documented, monitored, and verified by trained quality professionals.
Raw Material Inspection
Every incoming ingredient undergoes rigorous quality testing including microbiological analysis, chemical screening, and physical inspection before entering our facility.
Process Monitoring
Critical control points are monitored in real-time throughout production — temperature, pH, water activity, and fill weights are continuously verified against validated limits.
In-Line Quality Checks
Trained quality technicians perform scheduled in-line inspections including visual checks, weight verification, seal integrity testing, and label accuracy reviews.
Laboratory Testing
Our on-site lab conducts comprehensive testing on every production batch — shelf-life studies, pathogen screening, nutritional analysis, and organoleptic evaluations.
Final Release & Traceability
Products are held until all quality parameters are confirmed. Full lot traceability ensures any product can be traced from finished goods back to raw materials within minutes.
FOOD SAFETY BY THE NUMBERS
Our commitment to food safety is measurable. These metrics reflect the rigor and consistency of our quality management systems.
25+
Years of Compliance
Maintaining food safety certifications since 1998
100%
Audit Pass Rate
Consistent excellence across all third-party audits
5
CCPs Monitored
Critical control points tracked in real-time 24/7
< 2 hrs
Full Traceability
Complete lot trace from finished product to raw materials
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CERTIFICATION FAQ
Common questions about our food safety certifications, audit processes, and quality management systems.
SQF (Safe Quality Food) is a rigorous food safety and quality management certification recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). It matters because it provides independent, third-party verification that our facility meets the highest international standards for food safety, quality management, and regulatory compliance. Retailers and foodservice companies worldwide trust SQF-certified suppliers.
Trust & Transparency
Trust Starts With
Transparency
As your co-packer in New Mexico and sauce manufacturer USA, we make compliance easy. Request our current SQF certificates, audit summaries, or schedule a facility tour to see our food co-packing services quality systems in action.
Documentation
Request Certification Documents
Need our SQF certificate, HACCP plan summary, or FDA registration for your supplier qualification? Let us know.