Awards & Certifications

Awards & Certifications

EXCELLENCE CERTIFIED

Standards that Rise Above

At Gonnella, these awards and certifications reflect more than just accolades—they reflect our promise to deliver safe, high-quality products with every bake. From our R & D development and product testing, to our production teams and quality control labs, our standards are baked into every layer of the process.

DOT Quality & Service Award 2024
CINTAS 2024 Health & Safety AWARD
CSP BEST NEW PRODUCT 2023: CIABATTA BUN
DOT Quality & Service Award 2023
CINTAS 2023 Health & Safety AWARD
DOT Quality & Service Award 2021

WHAT SETS US APART

Certifications & Memberships That Matter

BRCGS CERTIFIED

BRCGS is the leading provider of global supply chain assurance programmes recognised by thousands worldwide.

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KOSHER CERTIFICATION

The majority of our products are Kosher-certified, including our entire frozen dough line, under the Orthodox Union (OU) certification.

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RSPO CERTIFIED

Our palm oil is sourced to rigorous global standards that safeguard forests, communities, and worker rights through fully traceable and independent audits

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SEDEX MEMBER

All of our facilities undergo an annual SMETA 4-Pillar Audit, covering Labor Standards, Health & Safety, Environment & Sustainability, and Business Ethics.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY
OF BAKING

ASB is a leading voice for education, professional development, and innovation in the commercial baking industry. 

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AMERICAN BAKING ASSOCIATION MEMBER

The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the only bakery-specific national and state trade association, delivering results on priorities affecting the companies that feed the world.

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SESAME SEED FREE PRODUCTION

Our facility is sesame‑free, offering extra confidence to customers with sesame allergies. 

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Questions? Let’s Talk

Interested in our standards or want to learn more?

Whether you’re a foodservice operator or retail partner, our team is ready to answer your questions and explore how our recognized excellence can support your needs

Our facilities consistently perform well during BRCGS audits, demonstrating strong compliance with food safety and quality standards

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the most trusted and widely used kosher-certification agency globally, with over one million certified products across thousands of production facilities. 

OU certification ensures compliance with Jewish dietary laws through rigorous ingredient inspection, facility supervision, and continuous oversight by trained representatives. This greatly enhances product transparency, consumer trust, and marketplace appeal.

Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification ensures that palm oil is produced responsibly, considering environmental, social, and economic aspects. RSPO certification aims to minimize negative impacts associated with palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat loss, while promoting positive social and economic benefits for local communities. 

Our palm oil is sourced to rigorous global standards that safeguard forests, communities, and worker rights through fully traceable and independent audits

As a Sedex member, this ensures our commitment to responsible sourcing, ethical practices, and continuous improvement across our supply chain.

Sedex is a global technology company that provides data, insights, and professional services to empower supply chain sustainability.

By using Sedex, companies can work together to better manage their social and environmental performance and protect workers throughout the supply chain.

Sedex has over 75,000 members in 180 countries, across 35 industry sectors, including food, agriculture, financial services, clothing and apparel, packaging, and chemicals.

Through ASB, our team gains access to exclusive resources—like technical articles, certifications, self-paced courses, professional development, networking opportunities, and expert webinars—empowering us to stay at the forefront of baking excellence. 

Through ABA, our team taps into expert-led advocacy, actionable industry data, leadership training via the Bakers Manufacturing Academy, professional development, and networking at premier events like IBIE—empowering smart decisions and continuous improvement.

All of our facilities are sesame free.  As of
Jan 1, 2023, the Faster Act added sesame as the 9th major allergen, requiring strict production practices and labeling to protect customers with allergic sensitivities.

  • We maintain dedicated, sesame‑free production environments to minimize cross‑contact risk.

  • This gives those with sesame allergies extra confidence in our products—receiving reliable, thoughtfully managed care.