Azzule Releases Fresh Papaya Addendum
[Santa Maria, November 2024] – Azzule is excited to announce a newly released addendum created in collaboration with ProExport Papaya to address the needs and challenges of the papaya industry exporting to the United States.
The Fresh Papaya Addendum aims to help papaya growers demonstrate compliance with the specific requirements found within the Guide to Best Safety Practices for the production and handling of Mexican papayas. When used in conjunction with a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized audit such as PrimusGFS, clients can benefit from expanded access to new international markets by showcasing transparency through regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and risk management.
Developed to meet the unique needs of the papaya industry, this carefully crafted addendum empowers organizations to improve the safety and perception of papayas being exported to the United States. By implementing this addendum together with PrimusGFS, clients can more easily address food safety concerns and improve traceability while unlocking new avenues for success in the global marketplace:
“For more than four years, Mexico’s papaya export industry, represented by ProExport Papaya, has been working intensively on the implementation of a self-regulation system along the entire supply chain.” said Hector Del Razo Vargas, CEO of ProExport Papaya. “This system encompasses education, training, investigations, verifications, checklists and specific audits, following the guidelines of the ‘Guide of Best Practices for the Cultivation and Handling of Mexican Papaya’.
In our quest for continuous improvement, we have forged a strategic alliance with Azzule Systems. This collaboration will allow the industry not only to obtain a private commercial certification, but also to be evaluated under the “ProExport Papaya requirements”-in the fresh papaya addendum. This will provide greater assurance to both commercial chains and consumers regarding the safety systems implemented by our companies.
This effort, together with our ongoing food safety initiatives, reinforces our firm commitment to the integral development of the Mexican papaya industry.”
Companies interested in utilizing the Fresh Papaya Addendum alongside their PrimusGFS audit can contact their Certification Body. By embracing this addendum, organizations can demonstrate their dedication to food safety, enhance their reputation, and boost confidence in the papaya industry and among consumers.
For more information about the Fresh Papaya Addendum, how to get started, and options for using the addendum with other GFSI audits, please check out our informational guide.