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Certified for Confidence
Our Standards Are Not Negotiable. When you’re sourcing pre-packaged food products at high volume, your manufacturer’s credentials are the foundation of every order. Pride of Iowa holds industry-recognized certifications that reflect the standards we operate to every day — not just when an auditor walks through the door.
Our Certifications
SQF Certification
Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification is one of the most rigorous food safety and quality standards in the industry, recognized by retailers, food service operators, and institutional buyers worldwide. Our SQF certification means our facility has been independently audited and verified to meet strict standards for food safety management, product quality, and operational consistency. For buyers with demanding supplier requirements, this is the credential that matters.
FDA Registration
Pride of Iowa operates as an FDA registered food facility, as required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). FDA registration means our facility is subject to federal oversight and inspection, and that our food safety practices meet the regulatory standards set by the United States Food and Drug Administration. For institutional buyers, distributors, and retailers managing compliance requirements across their supply chain, working with an FDA registered manufacturer removes a significant hurdle.
USDA
Pride of Iowa works within USDA standards for the food products we manufacture and the ingredients we source. Our USDA credentials give buyers confidence that the products coming out of our facility meet federal standards for food safety and quality at every step of the production process.
Why Consistency Matters
Pride of Iowa has maintained consistent production standards across four decades and hundreds of millions of units.
Our SQF, FDA, and USDA credentials are independently verified and reflect how we operate on every order — not a standard we meet selectively. For institutional buyers and large retailers with strict supplier requirements, that track record is the assurance your program needs.
