Quality Assurance
MDV begins the process with high quality raw product, most of which is grown in the Red River Valley. Dehydrated carrots and potatoes are processed to customer specifications in sizes that include dices, slices, granules, and powders.

MDV complies with all USDA and FDA regulations with strict, good manufacturing practices and a complete HACCP program. Raw vegetables are first sorted and cleaned, then steam peeled to remove the skin prior to cutting/sizing. The product is carefully blanched and air-dried to assure quality texture and taste. The finished products are screened for size, color sorted, passed over magnets and through metal detectors prior to packaging into bags or boxes. With our in-house laboratory testing, products are microbiologically testd and graded according to customer specifications. State of the art equipment assures the highest quality dehydrated vegetables.

Dedicated employees monitor the produce from the moment the crop is planted through the final packaging stage. The professional staff monitors pesticide applications by testing for pesticide residuals in the raw product to meet our strict requirements. In addition to specifications on color, flavor, defects, and moisture the finished product meets tight microbiological specifications. MDV’s products are Orthodox Union Kosher certified.

MDV Inc. will provide detailed Certificates of Analyses for any of our products upon request. MDV schedules annual FPA-SAFE audits (Food Processors Association - Supplier Audits for Food Excellence) and welcomes customer visits and supplier audits.
You can be confident in our standards; Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables…the goodness of the heartland to you.

Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables Inc. Quality Policy Statement

It is the policy of Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables Inc. to consistently provide products and services that meet or exceed the requirements and expectations of our customers. We support a total commitment to quality through the effective combination of design, process control, sanitation, production, compliance, and reliability of our products and systems. Specifically we strive to maintain the following quality principals:

1. Emphasis on the pro-active prevention of defects and contamination rather than reliance on detection and correction to provide product quality.

2. Implement quality parameters and tests that reflect production capability, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance.

3. Define, measure, and analyze quality using quantitative tools.

4. Maintain complete documentation of all quality systems.

5. Work with customers to develop new or improved products that meet their specifications and approval.

6. Design and operate facilities in a manner suitable for the efficient production of quality products and services while assuring the protection of employees, property, and the environment.

7. Provide a work atmosphere that fosters a culture of cleanliness and sanitation.

8. Provide a work atmosphere that encourages continued learning and on the job training while developing a supportive environment and interactive employee involvement to improve quality.

9. Work in partnership with customers, regulatory agencies, and auditors to help develop and improve quality programs to assure the continued high quality of our finished products.

Minnesota Dehydrated Vegetables...the goodness of the heartland to you.