Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Receives "Superior" Rating From AIB

Onsite inspection provides independent assurance of cleanliness and safety.

Norway, Iowa (PRWEB) November 20, 2007 -- Frontier Natural Products Co-op, a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of natural and organic products, received a "Superior" rating following a safety audit and onsite inspection by AIB International food safety and hygiene experts. "Superior" is the highest rating for an AIB-certified food production facility.

Dr. Ravin Donald, Frontier's vice president of quality assurance, notes the certification is significant for both employees and customers. "Successfully completing this rigorous independent inspection of our facilities and receiving the highest rating possible, validates our efforts to maintain the highest possible food-production standards," Donald says. "It also gives our customers added assurance that they can have total confidence in the quality and safety of our products.

Since its founding by the baking industry in 1919, AIB has grown to include certification programs for protecting the safety of the food supply chain in a variety of food processing, distribution, foodservice, and retail industries worldwide.

Frontier Natural Products Co-op

Founded in 1976 and based in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Natural Products Co-op offers a full line of natural and organic products under the Frontier, Simply Organic®, Aura Cacia® and Aura Cacia Organics® brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and natural and organic aromatherapy products. Frontier's goal is to provide consumers with the highest-quality organic and natural products while supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility. For more information, visit Frontier's website at www.frontiercoop.com.

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