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    OUR CERTIFICATIONS

    State-of-the-art Certified Facility

    Intelligent Blends boasts a modern, state-of-the-art facility that stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With certifications including SQF, QAI Organic, SCS Global, Fair Trade, and Kosher, our facility exemplifies the highest standards of quality, safety, and ethical sourcing. From the moment raw ingredients enter our doors to the final packaging of our products, every step of our process adheres to rigorous standards set forth by industry-leading organizations. Our dedication to certification isn’t just about meeting benchmarks; it’s about ensuring transparency, integrity, and trust in every blend we produce. At Intelligent Blends, our certified facility is more than just a manufacturing hub—it’s a symbol of our relentless pursuit of perfection and our unwavering commitment to delivering excellence in every cup.

    Intelligent Blends facility is SQF Certified

    SQF Certified

    Certified:2022 – present

    The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program that is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers world-wide. Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the SQF family of food safety and quality codes are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain ‘ from the farm all the way to the retail stores.


    Intelligent Blends facility is QAI and USDA Certified

    QAI Certified Organic

    Certified:2013 – present

    Quality Assurance International (QAI) is a U.S.-based international organic certification company that is authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a USDA-accredited certifying agent that operates globally to certify organic operations to National Organic Program standards. QAI offers organic certification under the National Organic Program for agricultural producers, food processing facilities, integrated manufacturing operations, contract packing operations, traders, distributors, retailers, and ultimately consumers.


    Intelligent Blends K-Cups are SCS Global Services Certified Recyclable #5 Plastic

    SCS Global Services

    Certified:2019 – present

    SCS Global Services (SCS) has been providing global leadership in third-party quality, environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development for three decades. Its programs span a cross-section of industries, recognizing achievements in green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, power generation retail, and more. SCS is accredited to provide services under a wide range of nationally and internationally recognized certification programs. Consistent with its mission, SCS is a chartered benefit corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices.


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    Fair Trade Certified

    Certified:2013 – present

    Fair Trade USA’s standards aim to bring our mission of empowerment, economic development, social development and environmental stewardship to farmers and workers around the world. Fair Trade USA’s approach to certification enables many different producers of a range of commodities to participate and compete in international markets in ways that are fair and equitable today and help them to progress and acquire greater business capacity over time. All of our Standards and related documents can be found at our Standards Download Center


    Intelligent Blends facility is Star K Kosher Certified

    QAI Certified (STAR-K) Kosher

    Certified:2013 – present

    QAI, in partnership with STAR-K, provides a joint kosher and organic auditing program. Through rabbinical supervision products can be certified to both the strictest kosher certification requirements and to the USDA National Organic Program standards for organic certification.


    GFCO Certified (Gluten-Free)

    Certified:2024 – present

    The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a program of the Gluten Intolerance Group, ensures that gluten-free products are safe and trustworthy. GFCO works with manufacturers to help them achieve certification and improve their processes to meet our strict 80 point Standard, including requirements that all starting ingredients and finished products test below the applicable gluten-free threshold of the country of sale.


    Rainforest Alliance Certified

    Certified:2024 – present

    The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organization working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. We are building an alliance to protect forests, improve the livelihoods of farmers and forest communities, promote their human rights, and help them mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.