Quality eggs since 1934.

Quality eggs since 1934.

The Gray Ridge brand is built on quality. Here are the agencies we work with to ensure that quality and food safety is integrated into everything we do.
Safe Quality Food (SQF)

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute’s mission is “to deliver consistent, globally recognized food safety and quality certification programs based on sound scientific principles, consistently applied across all industry sectors, and valued by all stakeholders.” 1

All Gray Ridge egg grading facilities are SQF Level 2 certified. They are evaluated annually by Safe Quality Food auditors in order to maintain and continuously improve our food safety practices within the SQF program.

1”About SQF”, https://www.sqfi.com/about-sqf/

Quality and Food Safety

The Food Safety Enhancement Program (FSEP) is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s approach to encourage and support the development, implementation and maintenance of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems in all federally registered establishments.1

Gray Ridge Eggs Inc. is one of only two egg companies in Ontario to be identified by the CFIA as a FSEP/HACCP Recognized establishment.

1Canadian Food Inspection Agency, “Food Safety Enhancement Program”, http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/safe-food-production-systems/food-safety-enhancement-program/eng/1299855874288/1299859914238

Quality Assurance International

The use of the “Canada Organic” logo is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The Canada organic logo is available to organic operators through Canadian Food Inspection Agency accredited certification bodies.1

All Gray Ridge organic eggs are certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). QAI is committed to supporting vibrant communities and protecting our environment by providing access to organic food and products.2

1”Organic Claims – Use of the Organic Logo on Organic Products”, http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/labelling/food-labelling-for-industry/organic-claims/eng/1389725994094/1389726052482?chap=5 >
2http://www.qai-inc.com/index.php

Foodland Ontario

Foodland Ontario’s mission is to spread the word about the great taste, nutrition and economic benefits of buying Ontario food to all people in Ontario.1

As a sign of Gray Ridge’s commitment to supporting local Ontario farmers and providing Ontario families with quality, local eggs, all Gray Ridge eggs produced in Ontario are certified “Ontario local” by Foodland Ontario.

Each Ontario Gray Ridge egg is stamped “Foodland Ontario” and each carton – whether it be Gray Ridge, GoldEgg or Conestoga Farms branded – proudly sports the famous Foodland Ontario logo.2

1“Foodland Ontario, About Us”, https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/page/about-us
2From time to time, in times of market shortages, we will supplement our supply with eggs from other provinces or from the United States, as clearly indicated on the egg carton. Rest assured: if you carton has the Foodland Ontario logo on it, you are buying Ontario egg from Ontario farmers.