Inside The Feed Mill: Food Safety First
Inside The Feed Mill: Food Safety First | At RDF Feed, Livestock & Foods, Inc., each bag of feed reflects a commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. Every component is inspected upon arrival to ensure that only the highest-quality ingredients go into production. This practice supports RDF’s farm-to-table promise and delivers healthier animals and trustworthy Fresh Options meats.
A Company-Owned, Company-Operated Advantage
RDF’s company-owned, company-operated model provides full oversight from the feed mill and farms to the slaughterhouse and processing plants. This integration improves supervision and control over quality and safety, with Fresh Options as the flagship brand. By producing feed for its own farms, RDF enforces strict standards in ingredient selection, formulation, production, and biosecurity. As a result, operations remain consistent and fully accountable at every stage.
Two Silos, One Purpose: Protecting the Primary Ingredient
Two advanced corn silos use modern technology to preserve the quality of corn, the primary ingredient in swine and poultry feed. Sensors monitor conditions to prevent mold and contamination. The silo system also increases storage capacity and enhances biosecurity.
Safety and Quality: Disciplined Approach
The feed mill implements a comprehensive, end-to-end process to guarantee that only the highest-quality, safest feed reaches animals. Each stage is managed carefully: ingredients are sourced from trusted suppliers and undergo laboratory analysis; sanitation protocols are enforced; and processing follows clear SOPs. Automated systems and digital traceability allow real-time detection of issues, enabling immediate corrective action. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), the Fedora System, a digital tracking platform for feed production and inventory, the Technical Service and Quality Assurance (TSQA) Department, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards form a multilayered system that ensures accountability and continuous improvement. By ensuring the feed is consistently safe and high in quality, these controls promote animal health and reinforce consumer trust in Fresh Options products.
Digital Automation for Feed Safety
Digital automation improves safety, precision, and traceability at the feed mill. Automated controls and real-time monitoring detect deviations early and prevent errors. Two pellet machines produce uniform feed, while the SCADA Automation System provides oversight. The Fedora System tracks each raw material, batch, and production step through digital records, and mobile devices record quality checks and inventory movements in real time. These tools ensure transparency and protect product integrity.
Quality Oversight and Controls
The TSQA Department and Biolab oversee the entire production chain. All incoming ingredients are analyzed in the laboratory. Sanitation and biosecurity protocols maintain a contaminant-free environment. Processing follows SOPs and is monitored by automated systems that immediately flag deviations. Digital records enable rapid tracebacks and full accountability, while real-time QR-coded delivery tracking ensures accurate inventory and traceability to the farms. TSQA and Biolab’s audit, investigation, and corrective action cycle maintain continuous food safety control.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified: A Quality Management Milestone
The facility received ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2019, confirming that RDF’s systems met international standards for quality assurance and risk management. Although the company did not renew the certification due to a lack of external requirement, RDF continues to uphold the rigorous processes and standards established by the certification. Regular internal audits maintain these high standards. If future commercial or market needs require official accreditation, RDF is prepared to seek renewal and demonstrate its commitment to quality.
With robust systems that combine automation, strict quality controls, and end-to-end traceability, RDF’s feed mill safeguards the trust Filipino families place in every Fresh Options product. Each process, from raw materials to delivery, manages risk, ensures transparency, and maintains excellence. The feed mill is the vital link between farm and table, supporting healthier animals, safer food, and RDF’s dedication to earning and maintaining consumer confidence.
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