Product Quality and Higher Standards

World leading product quality is our benchmark. We know you have high standards and so do we, everything you get is measured against international guidelines.  From extracting the oils in a dark room that blocks damaging ultraviolet light to double insulating our factory walls to create a constant room temperature, we do everything by globally recognised food safety standards. We believe in quality in equals quality out, starting from the raw materials so you know it will meet your quality requirements.  All our products are tested throughout the supply chain by independent laboratory to ensure it meets yours and our standards

Quality Assurance Programmes

To meet production standards and customer requirements, Midlands is focused on a high-quality production process and the highest quality assurance standards. Our purpose-built processing facility operates a HACCP based Food Safety Programme and is a certified food production premises, licensed and inspected under Food Safety Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) legislation. We undertake regular testing of our specialty oils and oilseed products to ensure our customers are getting top quality and value. Regular tests include microbiological and chemical analysis of all oils to ensure that quality is maintained. These tests are carried out by independent IANZ certified laboratories to ensure our products comply with the most stringent quality standards. Test results are available via a certificate of analysis, which is validated against our own specifications and those of our customers to ensure compliance with international standards in a wide range of markets. 

Thorough Testing

Testing results are available through a Certificate of Analysis (COA) upon purchase of our oil or as requested. These COA are validated against our own specifications and those of our customers to ensure compliance with international standards in a wide range of markets.  Generic Product Specifications are available on request prior to purchase for full details of our product quality assurance standards.

Quality Controls

We make sure nothing leaves our facilities without passing stringent testing. We are continually evolving our processes and changing to updated best practice that exceeds International Standards. From the planted seed, to the final product, we have a closed loop for in house production. This Food Security systems ensure our products are truly authentic and these controls help ensure the highest quality of all our products.

Certifications

We hold the following certifications for a range of products.

Halal

Halal is an Arabic word that means permissible. A Halal certified product means that the product is permissible or acceptable in accordance with Islamic law. In order for products to receive this certification, they must be from an acceptable source and prepared according to these laws. Midlands Nutrition is certified under FIANZ.

Kosher

Kosher is a term to describe any food that complies with a strict set of dietary rules in Judaism. These rules are called kashrut. Midlands Nutrition is Kiwi Kosher certified.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognised system used to identify and manage significant food safety hazards, and ensure food safety for your business. HACCP can be used throughout all stages of the food chain, from primary production to final consumption, forming an important part of risk-based food safety programmes.

National Food Safety Programme

Working with a National Programme is the way that lower-risk food businesses operate under the Food Act 2014. It ensures food is made produced, transported and sold in a safe and suitable manner. Find out more about the National Food Safety Programme here.

Organic Certifications

We have a range of organic products, independently certified by third-party agencies, AsureQuality and BioGro. AsureQuality certification is recognised by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) meaning in conjunction with equivalency agreements, our Organic products are recognised as certified Organic worldwide. This ensures that the integrity of our organic products meet the highest global standards. We also hold market specific organic certifications including the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) and the Japanese Agriculture Standards (JAS) Organic certification.

Export Certifications

We have a dedicated and experienced in-house Export & Logistics team to make sure your products arrive when you need it, where you need it to be. We have market-specific registrations to ensure a smooth transition into global markets including FDA registration and AQSIQ registration for the United States and China respectively.

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Memberships

Midlands Nutrition is an active member of various industry and research groups. Our focus on Product Development and Research means these industry linkages are essential in ensuring all our staff are well versed and updated on issues such as food safety, regulations and new products and market initiatives. Examples of these memberships and associations include;

• American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
• Natural Products New Zealand
• New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST)
• New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NZSCC)
• The Oils & Fats Specialist Group of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry

Traceability

As part of our commitment to food safety, we ensure we have clear lines of traceability for all our products. Working with our sister company Midlands Seed, we know where the seeds we Cold Press come from right from the seed being planted in the ground to the final product. All along the way we ensure that we are focused on a high-quality production process and the highest quality assurance standards.

Midlands Nutrition is dedicated to providing healthy and nutritious products from natural sources to our customers. We closely integrate contract growing, product development, oil and ingredient processing and distribution to ensure that the highest product quality and service are always delivered efficiently to our customers.