At Pedone Pinsa, we are living out our dream: bringing people together by serving the most divine, authentic pinsa crusts across the U.S. But, we wouldn’t be able to fulfill this dream without upholding safety as our number one priority. Our facility in Burlington, Wisconsin is proudly SQF Certifiied—because when you have a facility full of one-of-a-kind, hand-pressed pinsa crusts, it is of the utmost importance that the food is as safe as it is delicious.

What is SQF?

The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is an independent, third-party Food Safety certification that is globally recognized as one of the highest standards available across the world. Additionally, SQF is recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)—ensuring consistency and safety within food management systems. To become SQF certified, your company and products must undergo regular audits to ensure health safety standards. Achieving a SQF certification is one of the highest safety certifications in the food industry—Pedone Pinsa is proud to have so!

On September 15th and 16th, we had an unannounced SQF recertification audit. Out of the highest possible score of 100, we achieved a 99—an “Excellent” score, and the highest rating available. Simply put, all pinsa products made in our facility are safe to eat. We are proud to continue to spread the love of pinsa—safely—to pinsa-lovers everywhere.

Benefits of Being SQF Certified

Attaining an SQF certification is a distinguished mark of food safety and quality in the food industry. Retailers and consumers alike build trust with brands when knowing their products are made safely. Some of the main benefits of being SQF certified include:

• Brand reputation and credibility
• Trust within both retailers and customers
• Global recognition (with GFSI)
• Expandable partnerships
  • International partners
  • Large chains
  • Competitor advantage

Partner with Pedone Pinsa Today!

Pedone Pinsa is passionate about doing things the right way—the safe way. We are dedicated to the highest quality practices, as well as continuous improvement (one of the pinnacle aspects of SQF). When our partners use our products, they can always trust that they’re sharing safe, world-class pinsa to their customers. Industry partners, distributors, and restaurateurs of all kinds praise our par-baked crusts for their revolutionary flavor profile, hand-pressed texture, and clean ingredients. You (and your customers) will fall in love at first bite! 

Learn more about Pedone Pinsa and our crusts here.