Key Takeaways:
- Kroptek has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for its LED and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production facilities.
- Kroptek has partnered with Wesh Grow, an urban farming business in Paris and Marseille, to advance sustainable, local food production in urban areas.
- Wesh Grow distributes gourmet produce to high-end restaurants in Paris, and its partnership with Kroptek includes plans to expand urban farming efforts across multiple cities.
- This collaboration supports Paris’ initiative to increase locally produced food from 25% to 50% by 2030 and aligns with Kroptek’s long-term goal of building a global network of sustainable farms.
Kroptek’s Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Kroptek, a leading provider of LED and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions, has received ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These certifications reflect Kroptek’s ability to align its quality and environmental management systems with globally recognized standards, ensuring both high product quality and sustainable business practices.
Johnson Zhang, Kroptek’s Director of Quality Control, emphasized the importance of these certifications in the company’s mission. “In order to assist farmers to transition to a more sustainable method of raising fresh fruit, it was crucial that we first take care of our own affairs. The accomplishment of these most recent certifications confirms our dedication to providing consistency, quality, and value to customers as well as the environment,” Zhang said.
ISO 9001: Ensuring Quality Management
The ISO 9001:2015 certification is a global standard for quality management systems (QMS), ensuring that a company has well-defined procedures in place to consistently meet customer expectations. For Kroptek, this certification means its customers and business partners can rely on receiving high-quality LED and CEA solutions that meet or exceed industry standards.
The implementation of this quality management system enables Kroptek to deliver consistent products, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
ISO 14001: Focusing on Environmental Management
The ISO 14001:2015 certification is an environmental management system (EMS) that focuses on reducing environmental impacts and ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations. This certification highlights Kroptek’s commitment to sustainability and minimizing its environmental footprint, aligning with its efforts to support more sustainable farming practices.
Kroptek’s EMS ensures that all processes within its production facilities adhere to the strictest environmental protection standards, allowing the company to continuously monitor and improve its environmental impact.
Continuous Improvement and Sustainability
In its press release, the company highlighted that the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications are tools for ongoing evaluation and improvement. These certifications will enable the company to maintain high-quality products while reducing its environmental impact, reinforcing Kroptek’s role in promoting sustainability in agriculture.
With these certifications in place, Kroptek is better positioned to help farmers transition to sustainable agricultural practices while ensuring consistent, high-quality solutions.
Expanding Urban Agriculture with Wesh Grow
In addition to its recent certifications, Kroptek has announced a strategic partnership with Wesh Grow, an urban farming business based in Paris and Marseille. This collaboration, first announced on November 15, 2022, aims to enhance local food production and reduce food miles by growing and distributing gourmet produce in urban areas. Wesh Grow specializes in cultivating over 100 varieties of microgreens, rare herbs, and edible flowers without the use of chemicals or pesticides, supplying more than 500 restaurants in the Paris region, including Michelin-starred establishments like Granite and Le Jules Verne.
Wesh Grow plays a significant role in Paris’ initiative to increase the proportion of locally produced food from 25% to 50% by 2030. Initially focusing on converting vacant brownfield sites like parking lots into urban farms, Wesh Grow now operates on rooftops and in indoor farms, cultivating high-quality produce for the city’s most discerning chefs.
The partnership with Kroptek allows Wesh Grow to benefit from Kroptek’s LED technology and expertise in controlled environment agriculture. By combining their skills, the two companies aim to adopt scalable, sustainable food production techniques across multiple cities, with a focus on high-quality produce.
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