WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Joyce Farms, a producer of specialty meat and poultry products, announced that it reached an AA+ rating in the latest BRC (British Retail Consortium) food safety audit conducted in January 2024.

The BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard is an internationally recognized quality and food safety certification program. It provides benchmarks for food safety management systems, designed to ensure the integrity of the supply chain and provide assurance to consumers.

“Receiving the AA+ rating in the BRC food safety audit is a testament to the collective commitment of every member of the Joyce Farms team,” said Jennifer Hamby, quality assurance manager of Joyce. “It was a true team effort, and without the dedication and hard work of each individual, this achievement would not have been possible.”

For more than 60 years, the company has used a proactive approach to food safety, implementing rigorous protocols and investing in state-of-the-art technologies to safeguard the quality and integrity of its products. 

“I am incredibly proud of our team at Joyce Farms for earning the prestigious BRC AA+ rating,” said Ryan Joyce, president and chief executive officer of Joyce Farms. “This achievement is a reflection of our company’s core values and underscores our promise to deliver products that our customers can trust as well as enjoy.”

Founded in 1962, Joyce Farms is a third-generation family-owned business that provides all-natural and heritage meat and poultry products nationwide to chefs, butchers and consumers.