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Vertical strawberry growing towers at Dillon's Strawberry Farm in Manchester with modern LED grow lights

Our Food Safety Standards

Dillon's Strawberry Farm meets UK regulatory requirements and implements rigorous protocols to ensure every strawberry is safe, traceable, and fresh.

UK Food Standards

Compliance with UK food safety regulations

Dillon's Strawberry Farm operates under strict adherence to UK food safety law, including the Food Safety Act 1990 and FSMA 2000 requirements. We maintain full traceability of all produce from growth through delivery.

Safety standards

Five pillars of food safety

Every strawberry at Dillon's Strawberry Farm passes through rigorous protocols designed to protect your health from farm to table.

HACCP monitoring system

HACCP system

Hazard analysis and control points identify and manage food safety risks at every production stage.

Pesticide-free growing environment

Zero pesticides

No chemical pesticides used in growing. Natural methods and controlled environments protect crop and consumer health.

UV water sterilisation system

UV sterilised water

All water passes through UV sterilisation systems before contact with plants, eliminating pathogens completely.

Closed-loop filtration system

Closed-loop bio-filtration

Water recycles through biological filtration, reducing contamination risk and conserving resources throughout the growing cycle.

Temperature-controlled cold storage

Plus 1 to 4°C cold storage

Temperature-controlled storage from harvest to dispatch slows bacterial growth and maintains freshness and safety.

Staff training

Every team member trained to food safety standards

All personnel at Dillon's Strawberry farm hold Level 2 food safety certification and follow strict hygiene protocols including PPE use, handwashing, and our 48-hour illness rule to protect every batch.

Transparency and standards

Our food safety commitments backed by data

Every batch of strawberries from Dillon's Strawberry farm meets rigorous safety standards. These metrics show our dedication to zero pesticides, sterile growing conditions, and full traceability.

0%

Pesticide use

Zero pesticides applied. All strawberries grown without chemical pesticide treatments.

100%

UV sterilised water

Every drop of water used in cultivation passes through UV sterilisation for complete purity.

May 2027

Next safety review

Our HACCP plan undergoes annual review to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

1-4°C

Cold storage range

All harvested strawberries stored at optimal temperature to maintain freshness and safety.

Climate-controlled strawberry storage facility showing professional food safety standards and traceability systems

Request our detailed HACCP plan and food safety documentation

Contact Dillon's Strawberry Farm to receive comprehensive information about our food safety procedures and certifications.