Certified to the Source evolved out of curiosity.

We wondered what was in the ingredients we were using and where they came from. It was, admittedly, an ambitious endeavor to want to trace the origin of every single ingredient we use in our foods. But we figured if we were interested in knowing, so were our customers. So, in 1997, we established our own program for knowing where our foods come from.

As a standard for tracing the origin of every ingredient that goes into our foods, Certified to the Source (CTS) is rigorous, extensive and comprehensive. But beyond the long paper trail is an opportunity to really get to know our suppliers and build partnerships with farmers and ranchers. In fact, many of those relationships go back 20 years.

Not only does furthering the concept of socially responsible, sustainable farming make it more economically viable for farmers, but it ensure the ingredients we use are always of the highest, most flavorful quality.