Applus+ Certification certifies the quality and safety of the raw vegetable material of the products of Congelados de Navarra.

The Client

Congelados de Navarra is one of the leading companies in Europe in the manufacture and marketing of frozen vegetables solutions. It has 5 production plants in Spain, a logistics centre in Germany and sales offices in the UK, Canada and the USA. It manages more than 25,000 hectares and exports 65% of its turnover, being present in almost 70 countries.

Committed to caring for its raw materials, the land, and the production process, Congelados de Navarra dedicates a large part of its efforts to following the best practices within the agri-food sector.

The Challenge

Congelados de Navarra continues to grow in production volume and international presence with more than 2,000 references. For this reason, it strives for excellence in compliance with the most rigorous and internationally recognised quality standards.

In this case, an agri-food certification scheme for the primary sector such as GLOBALG.A.P. would allow Congelados de Navarra to further strengthen its market position.

The Solution

Applus+ Certification, as an independent, authorised and accredited body, has audited most of the suppliers of Congelados de Navarra for GLOBALG.A.P. certification, guaranteeing compliance with all the requirements of this scheme.

GLOBALG.A.P. certification is a globally recognised standard that allows producers to show that they meet the requirements necessary for consumers to receive safe, quality products.

This certification enables Congelados de Navarra to access the most demanding international markets and facilitates its entry into new regions that value responsible and sustainable agricultural practices.

The Results

Thanks to the commitment of the whole Congelados de Navarra team to quality throughout the entire process, and the close and permanent relationship between the agronomy department and the farmers who supply them with the best raw materials, a good number of them have obtained GLOBALG.A.P. certification.

This certification gives Congelados de Navarra the following benefits:

1. Enhance the existing partnership relationship with its farmer-suppliers.
2. To increase the confidence of its customers and consumers.
3. Adding value to production and continuing its quality-based strategy.
4. Comply with food legislation and improve access to national and international markets.
5. To optimise the management and production efficiency of the farm.

"GLOBALG.A.P. certification can serve as a tool for continuous improvement within companies. In addition, this certification of its suppliers opens the way for Congelados de Navarra to contact and connect with those customers who demand higher quality and safety standards than the mandatory standards for the raw materials used", explains Mario Magallón Calvo, Applus+ Certification's specialist in certification in the agri-food sector.

Find out more about GLOBALG.A.P. and how Applus+ Certification can help you access national and international markets!