A-safe

For Heeren Brothers, one of America’s longest-established wholesale fruit and vegetable distributors, hygiene control has always been integral to the company’s ongoing success. Looking for ways to improve on existing procedures and products is vital, particularly when complying with strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. As part of the development of a new facility at Heeren Brothers’ headquarters outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company was looking for alternatives to traditional concrete and steel barriers. Over time, these barriers chip and rust, creating flakes or debris that are potential hygiene hazards. A-SAFE’s collection of protective barriers are made from an innovative, patented material called Memaplex,... More