The company was certified by Oregon Tilth to the USDA organic regulations for food handling
MARSHFIELD, WI – March 5, 2024 – Nelson-Jameson, a leading food processing distributor with roots in dairy production supplies, announces its Organic Certification from Oregon Tilth, a nationally recognized provider of certification services and education. Nelson-Jameson’s certification verifies that it meets the standards of the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP), which develops and governs the rules and compliance regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products. The company received the NOP-Handling certification for a specified range of organic products and ingredients and has plans to continue expansion of its organic product line services.
“We are proud to support our customers with this organic food handling certification and play a part in meeting the growing demand for organic products,” says Mike Rindy, President of Nelson-Jameson. “Nelson-Jameson is committed to fostering sustainable business practices and safeguarding America’s food supply, and the NOP-Handling certification aligns with our dedication to sustainability and safety.”
To promote food safety, the USDA introduced a new Food Traceability Rule in 2023. It requires companies that manufacture, process, pack, or store foods on the Food Traceability List to maintain and provide specific information, called Key Data Elements (KDE), to its supply chain partners. Nelson-Jameson’s customers supplying organic foods and/or ingredients must show that the company is certified as an organic handler in their supply chain traceability.
As an industry, organic food products surpassed the $60 billion mark in 2022, and the pace of growth continues to accelerate. Demand was rising even during peak periods of recent inflation. This growth, coupled with the USDA’s Food Traceability Rule, positions Nelson-Jameson for further expansion in its organic product capabilities.
“Nelson-Jameson has adapted to growth and change for over 75 years, while maintaining a culture of integrity and operating with respect for our communities, employees, and the planet. Our NOP-Handling certification is another way we will continue to deliver the exceptional to our customers,” says Rindy.
About Nelson-Jameson
Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry. From the company’s roots in dairy production supplies, it has expanded to offer a broad range of food processing products and services that help food and beverage organizations operate efficiently with the highest quality, food safety, and compliance standards. The company represents more than 1,000 vendors, distributes more than 78,000 curated products, and employs more than 260 people nationwide. The food processing industry leader also operates NEXT Logistics, a transportation arm that provides delivery services from its Wisconsin, California, Idaho, Pennsylvania, and Texas strategic distribution centers.
For more than 76 years, Nelson-Jameson has supported food, beverage, and dairy processors with innovative products and a comprehensive set of solutions that keep pace with changing consumer tastes, manufacturing processes, and distribution channels. The company values delivering the exceptional for its customers by leading with the guiding principles of kindness and mutual respect. Nelson-Jameson is a supplier of choice for customers in all 50 states and international markets.
