In the wake of an explosion and fire at MGP Ingredients’ plant in Atchison that rocked the Kansas town, MGP Ingredients, Inc. said its production facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., achieved the highest possible score of Grade AA from BRCGS in 2020.Cause of the fire and explosion wasn’t known at press time. There weren’t any injuries.
BRCGS, which claims to have ‘the most rigorous schemes and highest trained auditors, conducted virtual and on-site safety audits at the food ingredients and distillery operations in Atchison and at the Lawrenceburg distillery.
Each of the company’s operations consistently earns the certification organization’s highest rating. BRCGS criteria allow for a Grade AA if five or fewer non-conformances are cited out of more than 250 total audit items.
BRCGS food and beverage safety audits are approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which benchmarks standards for third-party audits.
“These top audit scores from an internationally recognized independent source validate the dedication of everyone at MGP to assuring safe, quality food ingredients and beverage alcohol,” said David Whitmer, corporate director of quality and alcohol and innovation. “We are proud to provide the best for our customers.”