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Porter Logistics Earns SQF Certification: Elevating Food Safety & Trust

Blog PostNewsUncategorized November 06, 2025

At Porter Logistics, we’ve always believed that trust, quality, and compliance matter just as much as speed and efficiency. That’s why we’re proud to announce that our facility has achieved SQF certification, meaning our food safety and quality systems now meet one of the most rigorous, globally recognized standards in the supply chain.

We received a SQF food safety score of 96, which is considered “Excellent.”

What Is SQF (and Why It Matters)?

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) program is a GFSI-benchmarked certification that verifies a company’s processes comply with internationally accepted food safety and quality standards. SQFI+2SQFI+2 It’s not just about safety: SQF helps instill confidence with retail partners, brands, and regulators, while protecting your reputation and reducing risk.

SQF requires strong systems in:

  • Hazard analysis & critical control points (HACCP)
  • Documentation, traceability, and audit readiness
  • Risk mitigation and corrective actions
  • Ongoing compliance and continuous improvement

Because SQF is recognized by GFSI, achieving it helps open doors to higher-tier customers and reinforces that your operations are up to the highest industry standards. SQFI+2FoodChain ID+2

Our Journey to Certification

Earning our SQF certification wasn’t something we took lightly. It demanded discipline, teamwork, and strategic investment. Here’s how we did it:

  1. Gap Assessment & Planning
    We started by auditing our existing systems against the SQF Code to identify where we needed to improve or build new processes.
  2. System Implementation & Documentation
    Our team refined procedures, trained staff, and documented every critical step. We built internal audits and corrective-action loops to keep everything tight.
  3. Mock Audits & Internal Review
    Before bringing in a third-party auditor, we ran internal mock audits to test our readiness and close any compliance gaps.
  4. Third-Party Audit & Certification
    Once we passed the audit and any corrective actions, we were awarded SQF certification — a validation of our food safety system.
  5. Ongoing Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
    Certification is not a one-time event. We’ve developed systems to monitor, review, and improve continuously.

What This Means for Our Clients & Partners

Greater Trust & Assurance
Your products will be handled under processes verified by external auditors — protecting quality, safety, and your reputation.

Easier Market Access
Many retailers and brands demand SQF or equivalent standards from their logistics and storage partners. Now, we can meet that expectation head-on.

Risk Reduction
With stronger traceability and compliance, we minimize risks of recalls, contamination, or regulatory issues.

Competitive Edge
SQF sets us apart in a crowded logistics marketplace. You now have a partner that combines logistics excellence with certified food safety controls.

Looking Ahead: Sustaining Excellence

Achieving SQF is a milestone, but not the endpoint. We’re committed to:

  • Regular audits and reviews
  • Updating procedures to adapt to evolving industry standards
  • Investing in staff training and awareness
  • Maintaining transparency and compliance across our operations

Final Thoughts

At Porter Logistics, we believe that hard work, integrity, and attention to detail make all the difference. Our new SQF certification is proof: we are fully committed to providing logistics services that are not only efficient, but safe and trustworthy. We look forward to continuing the journey — raising the bar for food safety while empowering your supply chain.