QTrade Teas & Herbs Achieves SQF/GFSI Certification, Shares Insights

QtradesmWorld Tea News chats with Ron Eng, vice president of quality assurance at QTrade Teas & Herbs, to learn about the organization’s major certification success and what it means for the tea industry. Question: Congratulations on QTrade receiving its SQF Institute Certification. That’s a major accomplishment. For those who don’t know, what is this certification?

Answer:

Q: What processes are certified exactly?
A: Q: Why is certification a major accomplishment for QTrade?

A: Q: Why will major tea brands, foodservice and bottled drink brands seek out tea blenders Ron Engthat have this certification? A:
Q: Is it just major tea brands and beverage companies that are going to look for tea blenders that are certified? A:
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Q: Some tea blenders may say, “Why get certified?” since tea is not a high-risk food. What is your response? A:

Q: Was the certification process challenging? A: Q: Thank you, Ron, for your time and insights on this certification. Any final thoughts? A:

Editor’s Note: QTradeTeas.com