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When a consumer buys a product in a store, they have an implicit assurance that they can consume it safely. This trust is based on a tremendous amount of work done behind the scenes, in which the food distributor plays a leading role in the food safety.

The distributor's primary role is to be a point de contrôle critique. Between leaving the factory and reaching store shelves, the product goes through several stages where risks may arise. The distributor must ensure compliance with Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) at all times: cleanliness of vehicles, maintenance of proper temperatures, and separation of products to prevent cross-contamination (particularly between raw and cooked products, or allergens). 

Next, the distributor is responsible for ensuring the traceability. In the food industry, regulations require complete transparency, from raw materials to the end customer (the “one step forward, one step back” principle). Distributors like MPA are implementing high-performance information systems to record lot numbers, dates, and routes for each shipment. In the event of a health crisis or product recall, this ability to instantly trace a batch is crucial for protecting consumers and limiting the impact on producers and retailers. 

“The distributor—that behind-the-scenes guardian you should know about”

At MPACONR, food safety isn’t an option—it’s the foundation of our business. We are the link that ensures safety between the producer and the consumer.

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