MGP Again Earns Highest BRCGS Audit Score for Food and Beverage Safety

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MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI) received the top Grade AA rating from BRCGS for its facilities in Atchison, Kansas, and Lawrenceburg, Indiana, following rigorous virtual and on-site audits in 2020. The Grade AA status is awarded for having five or fewer non-conformances from over 250 audit criteria, reflecting high standards in food safety and operational quality. This achievement underscores MGP's commitment to providing safe and quality ingredients in food and beverage alcohol sectors, according to David Whitmer, corporate director of quality and alcohol R&D.

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• Achieved Grade AA rating from BRCGS for all facilities, indicating high safety and quality standards.
• Consistently receives top audit scores, validating operational excellence and commitment to quality.

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Rigorous audit applied to all MGP facilities

ATCHISON, Kan., Dec. 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MGP Ingredients, Inc., (Nasdaq: MGPI) production facilities in Atchison, Kan., and Lawrenceburg, Ind., achieved the highest possible score of Grade AA from BRCGS in 2020. BRCGS conducted virtual and on-site safety audits at the food ingredients and distillery operations in Atchison and at the Lawrenceburg distillery.

Each of the company’s operations consistently earns the certification organization’s highest rating. BRCGS criteria allow for a Grade AA if five or fewer non-conformances are cited out of more than 250 total audit items. BRCGS food and beverage safety audits are approved by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), which benchmarks standards for third-party audits.

“These top audit scores from an internationally recognized independent source validate the dedication of everyone at MGP to assuring safe, quality food ingredients and beverage alcohol,” said David Whitmer, corporate director of quality and alcohol R&D and innovation. “We are proud to provide the best for our customers.”

About MGP
Founded in 1941, MGP (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches. Distilled spirits include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are carefully crafted through a combination of art and science backed by a long history of experience. The company's proteins and starches are created in the same manner and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products. MGP additionally is a top producer of high quality industrial alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where it produces premium distilled spirits and food ingredients. The company also produces distilled spirits in Washington, D.C., and at its historic distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.

Media Contact: Jenell Loschke, 913.360.5403
jenell.loschke@mgpingredients.com

FAQ

What is the significance of MGP Ingredients achieving Grade AA from BRCGS?

The Grade AA rating from BRCGS reflects MGP Ingredients' commitment to high safety and quality standards in food and beverage production.

How many non-conformances did MGP Ingredients have during the audit?

MGP Ingredients had five or fewer non-conformances out of over 250 audit items to achieve the Grade AA rating.

When did MGP Ingredients receive the Grade AA certification?

MGP Ingredients received the Grade AA certification in 2020 following BRCGS audits.

Which facilities of MGP Ingredients were audited?

The facilities audited were located in Atchison, Kansas, and Lawrenceburg, Indiana.