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30.11.2011 Business & Finance

Pioneer Food Cannery wins top award

30.11.2011 LISTEN
By   Masahudu Ankiilu Kunateh - Ghanaian Chronicle

Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) Limited, Ghana's largest processor and exporter of tuna products, proud producers of Star-Kist tuna and other quality brands such as John West, Petit Navire, Mareblu, Tesco, ASDA, etc., has been adjudged the 'Best Fish Processing Company Establishment for the Year 2010/2011' by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) for a second successive year.

The Certificate signed by the Acting Executive Director of Ghana Standards Authority, Dr. George B. Crentsil said the award shows the care and commitment of PFC, since its establishment in 1975 towards undergoing improvement over the years, to conform to the demanding requirements of existing regulations.

The Citation mentioned among others; The Company's Adherence in Keeping to Good General Housekeeping in the Establishment, Keeping Regular Communication with the Competent Authority on Relevant Issues and Investing in Staff by Way of Training Especially in the Best Practices and HACCP thereby, indicating Commitment to Achieving 'Quality'.

It also acknowledged PFC's prompt approach in rectifying shortcomings observed during inspection visits and communicating to the Competent Authority time frames for addressing them, continually updating HACCP and Best Practices manuals and ensuring their effective implementation, regularly conducting own checks on products and maintaining good standards.

When contacted, the management of PFC expressed delight with this Award, as it reflects the end-result of their investment in continuous improvement and compliance projects to be 'Best-in-Class' in line with the company vision.

PFC exports most of its products to the European markets, mainly UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Italy and Portugal.

The General Manager, Mr. Nichol J. Elizabeth, commented that this Award is dedicated to the 1,500+ hard-working employees of his company and it serves as a driving force for future success.  He seized the opportunity to thank the Authority for their Award, and assured that PFC shall do everything in its capacity to promote high quality standards in Ghana.

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