Technical Standards

Produce standards ensure that all Tesco fruit, salad, vegetables and horticultural products have the highest standards of food safety and quality. They also address environmental considerations and labour standards.

• Produce Codes of Practice apply from production; from the selection of raw materials to harvesting and then packaging and distribution to Tesco stores

• They cover the design and maintenance of buildings and processing equipment including field rigs

• The welfare and training of personnel involved in the production process

• Environmental considerations within Nature’s Choice

Tesco consults Industry Bodies, Professional Associations, Food safety experts and environmental experts to advise on all aspects of production. We also consult with our suppliers and growers when agreeing what standards can be achieved.

Nature’s Choice is an Integrated Crop Management System (ICMS) which has been running within the Tesco Produce Department since it’s conception in 1991.

• Tesco Natures Choice
• Ethical Standards
• Quality