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Mumm Napa Receives "Triple" ISO Certification
Pernod Ricard USA is proud to announce that Mumm Napa Winery has been recognized for its extremely high quality standards by a prestigious industry certification.
The winery received “triple” ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification, meaning that its quality, environmental and health & safety management systems have been judged to meet the rigorous requirements established by this worldwide federation of national standards organizations.
Mumm Napa is the only winery in Napa Valley to achieve this highly distinguished status.
“This certification reaffirms our total dedication to provide consistent, high quality products that meet the requirements of our customers and consumers,” said Rob McNeill, VP, Winemaking and Operations at Mumm Napa. “It also recognizes the commitment of our employees, as well as our track record of environmental awareness.”
Eric Groves, Director, Environmental Health & Safety for Pernod Ricard USA, said the ISO certification stems from a directive set in 2005 by Pernod Ricard Holding. “The goal was to create a standardized management system that ensures quality for consumers, customers, employees and the environment,” he said.
To achieve the goal, Mumm Napa faced three key challenges:
- Preparing for and experiencing an intensive quality audit of Mumm Napa’s operating systems;
- Documenting areas for improvement and then planning changes as needed; and
- Enabling employees to embrace and implement some new ways of working.
According to Groves, “While this process was laborious at times, everyone is proud of the results,” which include improved environmental awareness, safer worksites, better corporate citizenship and increased communication about best practices.
Added Dan Denisoff, Senior Vice President, Operations, Pernod Ricard USA: “The entire Mumm Napa team deserves a great deal of credit for this recognition, and the fact that we’re the only Napa winery to receive it puts us further ahead of the pack.”
Pernod Ricard USA is a leading premium spirits and wine company and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA, the co-leader of the global spirits and wine industry. Following the July 2008 acquisition of Vin & Sprit, including its iconic Absolut® vodka brand, Pernod Ricard USA is the number two spirits company in the United States by both volume and value. The company is based in Purchase, New York, and has over 900 employees across the country.
Pernod Ricard USA is primarily focused on the high margin premium segment of the industry and has a leading premium brand in virtually all key spirits and wine categories. In addition to Absolut® vodka the company’s premium portfolio includes such leading brands as The Glenlivet® Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal® Scotch Whisky, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Wild Turkey® Bourbon, Seagram's Extra Dry Gin®, Beefeater® Gin, Martell™ Cognac, Malibu® flavored Rum, Kahlúa® Liqueur, Hiram Walker™ Liqueurs, Pernod® and Ricard® Liquors, as well as Jacob's Creek® and Brancott Estate® wines, Perrier Jouët® Champagne, Mumm® Champagne and Mumm Napa™ wines.
Pernod Ricard USA urges all adults to consume its products responsibly and has an active campaign to promote responsible drinking. For more information on this, please visit: http://www.acceptresponsibility.org/.