Supreme Cuts LLC, a premier processor and distributor of high-quality pre- cut vegetables based in Mahwah, NJ, has received a "Superior" from the American Institute of Baking during its recent food-safety audit.

The audit, which is conducted by specially trained food-safety auditors, analyzed all aspects of the company's food-safety practices and awarded Supreme Cuts the prestigious rating based on the company's outstanding programs and practices in place, as well as its commitment to providing safe, high-quality products to consumers.

A rating of "Superior" is the highest level awarded by the institute and it highlights the company's continuing dedication to food safety. It also is a significant recognition of the company's outstanding food-safety practices and programs.

Supreme Cuts currently offers a full selection of high-quality, fresh-cut vegetables for both the retail and foodservice markets.

"Being awarded a rating of 'Superior' is major achievement, and we're extremely proud to have been honored with this important rating by AIB," Merle Axelrod, president of Supreme Cuts, said in a press release. "Supreme Cuts remains dedicated to adhering to all food-safety regulations, and we're pleased to be recognized for our efforts in providing our customers with the high-quality fresh produce that they have come to expect from our company."

Supreme Cuts management team draws from more than 35 years of experience as a pre-cut vegetable processor. The company is known for providing supermarket chains and foodservice clients with an extensive list of offerings, such as snipped green beans, rainbow bean medley, trimmed brussels sprouts, snow peas, sugar snaps, French beans, baby yellow patty pan, baby green patty pan and baby green zucchini.