Policies

Our processes are carried out under a solid Quality Management System, certified by the ISO 9001:2008 standard. The safety of our products is ensured throughout the process with an HACCP system, meticulously developed to take into account the special features of the raw material and certified by an external organization of international renown.

In addition, we implement a Safety and Health System which allows us to maintain the welfare of our main strength: our people.

In addition, at Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts S.A. we implemented an Environmental Management System based on the international standard ISO 14.001:2015, with normative scope: storing, conditioning, selection, blanching and dispatch of peanuts at the plant in Alejandro Roca, Córdoba, Argentina.

Quality and Food Safety Policy

Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts S.A has defined its Quality and Food Safety policy based on the requirements of the standard and in line with corporate policies.

“The commitment of the people who are part of Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts S.A. is to produce healthy, authentic and safe peanut confectionery, in accordance with current legislation, and provide services that fully satisfy the requirements of our customers in a manner consistent with our principles. We will select and assist our suppliers to provide us with products and services that enable us to meet this commitment.

Our company will provide the necessary resources and training so that each and every person in the organization can contribute, through continuous improvement, to the achievement of the established objectives”.

PROCEDURE

Compliance with the Food Quality and Safety Policy requires the development of following points: - Respect all the commitments assumed in order to create an environment of trust in the relationship with our customers and suppliers.

- Continuously seek quality improvement through teamwork and the development of cooperation between external and internal customers and suppliers.

- The commitment of Senior Management to this policy, the provision of resources and the necessary training for its consolidation and compliance.

- The implementation of a Food Safety and Quality Management System based on the guidelines of the Global Food Safety Standard - BRC.

- The fulfillment of the established Objectives

Safety Policies

Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts considers their employees its most valuable asset, healthy and safe working conditions will be a first priority and will receive support and participation from all levels.

The Company defines as its prevention goal to develop and maintain working activities under appropriate Safe and Hygienic conditions.

From this policy it arises that:
- Accidents can and must be prevented.
- Accident causes can be eliminated or controlled.
- All permanent and temporary personnel share and irrevocable social obligation towards work accident prevention, which, in addition, becomes an employment requirement.

Environmental Policy

Our vision:

Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts S.A. is committed to the well-being of the communities in which it operates, through continuous improvement in the environmental management of each of its facilities.

Our commitment

We are committed to complying with current legal requirements and environmental obligations, and to seeking ways to continually improve our efforts to protect the environment and prevent pollution in order to improve environmental sustainability.

Our principles

- We will establish programs and practices to ensure that operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and that we comply with all laws and regulations;

- We will designate the necessary staff and management resources to support and implement these programs and practices;

- We will conduct periodic assessments to ensure that Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts S.A.'s environmental programs and practices established to support these requirements are working effectively;

- We will communicate and promote environmental responsibility throughout the company;

- We provide the necessary training to help colleagues understand their environmental responsibilities and perform their jobs in a manner consistent with environmentally sound practices;

- We participate constructively in the development of appropriate environmental laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines to protect the workplace, the community, and the environment; and

- We develop, design, and operate facilities and develop activities considering the efficient use of energy and materials, environmental impact, safety, and responsible waste management.

Environment, Health and Safety Policy (EHS)

Protecting people and the environment is part of everything we do and every decision we make. We are committed to providing a safe work environment for all colleagues and contractors by continually seeking ways to prevent workplace incidents and illnesses, protect the environment and improve environmental sustainability.

To promote our EHS culture, we:

- Empower colleagues to make the right EHS decisions.

- Communicate concerns.

- Reduce risk and impacts through our conservation, prevention and strategic planning efforts.

- We continuously improve by auditing, monitoring and measuring our performance.

- We provide the tools, resources and training to meet and exceed our EHS responsibilities.

These actions align EHS issues with our business strategies and sustainability goals, and represent our strong commitment to our colleagues, stakeholders, and the communities in which we live and operate.