Commitment to Sustainability and Quality
Our Commitment
At Southern Crest, we are committed to sustainable seafood practices that uphold the integrity of New Zealand's pristine marine environment. Working closely with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), we ensure that our seafood meets the highest standards of sustainability and quality.
Key Initiatives
Sustainable Sourcing: We adhere to MPI guidelines on sustainable fishing practices to preserve marine ecosystems and support responsible fisheries management.
Traceability and Transparency: Our supply chain is meticulously monitored to ensure traceability, providing customers with confidence in the origins of our seafood.
Environmental Responsibility: We actively minimize our environmental footprint through sustainable packaging and energy-efficient transport solutions.
Our Quality Measures
Sanitation Program: We implement a comprehensive microbiological testing program across all our products. This includes rigorous testing for harmful organisms and marine pathogens like Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Vibrio vulnificus, despite New Zealand's generally low water temperatures.
Biotoxin Monitoring Program: Our biotoxin monitoring program is among the most advanced globally. Regular phytoplankton sampling serves as an early warning system for potential toxic blooms. Oyster meat samples are routinely tested for all known shellfish toxins to ensure safety.
Quality Control at The Factory: Every product undergoes processing in Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry registered and approved facilities. These facilities operate under Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs, ensuring meticulous control over potential contamination risks during processing.
International Standards: Our facilities are USFDA, EU, and specifically approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare for raw consumption, underscoring our commitment to meeting and exceeding global food safety standards.