Green Life Farms Babcock Farm Receives Perfect Marks on Food Safety Audit
2/2/2024
Punta Gorda, FL (February 2, 2024) – Green Life Farms’ second farm in Punta Gorda, FL has achieved a remarkable 100% score with zero non-conformances in its Food Safety Certification by GlobalG.A.P, a distinguished global leader in food safety. This certification, surpassing audit requirements, covers critical areas such as food safety policies, continuous improvement in food safety culture, adherence to a comprehensive Food Safety Plan, staff training, hydroponic water management, and more.
With over 20 years of experience, GlobalG.A.P. is a leading assurance solution for smart farming practices, conducting audits for nearly 200,000 agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture producers in 130+ countries. Their robust certification system, overseen by accredited third parties, follows a five-step certification process to ensure integrity and thorough review of companies.
This certification, combined with the Lake Worth farm's recent exceptional scores, underscores Green Life Farms' unwavering dedication to meticulous attention and comprehensive training in food safety. The auditor specifically commended the ownership's commitment, acknowledging the substantial investments made by both personnel and resources.
Green Life Farms operates state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouses in Lake Worth and Punta Gorda, Florida. Another 11 facilities are currently in construction or development, for a total of 5.2 million square feet of greenhouses planned. Green Life Farms’ process combines technology with agricultural best practices to grow premium leafy greens with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Its clean, flavorful produce is cultivated in nutrient-rich water in state-of-the-art greenhouses. Greens are harvested and packaged in a controlled environment and delivered locally to ensure premium freshness, outstanding flavor, and longer shelf life, with a lower carbon footprint than field-grown produce.