Miami, FL – July 8, 2026 — St. James Smokehouse®, a leading producer of premium smoked salmon, is proud to announce that its Miami, Florida production facility has once again achieved BRCGS Grade AA certification under the globally recognized BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety. Following a rigorous food safety and quality audit, the the company maintained its highest top-tier AA certification.
This latest achievement builds on an exceptional history of operational excellence:
- BRCGS Grade AA certified dating back to 2019.
- Following an unannounced audit in 2025, the company obtained the prestigious AA+, demonstrating daily compliance without advanced preparation.
- Successfully recertified at Grade AA in 2026, continuing the company’s unwavering commitment to produce safe, quality, legal and authentic products for its customers.
The certification comes during a period of significant growth for St. James Smokehouse. Over the past year, the company has continued to expand its retail footprint across North America, strengthening partnerships with leading premium retailers including Whole Foods Market and The Fresh Market, while supporting continued growth with national and regional grocery customers.
As demand for premium, responsibly produced smoked salmon continues to increase, maintaining world-class food safety standards has become more important than ever.
“This achievement represents much more than a successful audit,” said Alexandra Hill, Owner of St. James Smokehouse. “It reflects the culture we’ve built over many years—one where quality, food safety and continuous improvement are embedded into everything we do. As our retail partnerships continue to grow, our customers need absolute confidence that we can consistently deliver products of the highest quality. This certification reinforces that trust.”
The BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety is recognized worldwide as one of the most rigorous food safety certification programs. Achieving Grade AA requires comprehensive compliance across food safety management systems, operational controls, traceability, product integrity, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
St. James Smokehouse’s purpose-built Miami smokehouse produces its portfolio of premium smoked salmon products, including the rapidly growing SAINT® by St. James Smokehouse range. Crafted using fresh Atlantic salmon, each fillet is traditionally cured with sea salt and brown sugar before being naturally cold smoked over carefully selected hardwoods.
The company’s continued investment in its people, manufacturing capabilities and quality systems has enabled it to support growing retail distribution while maintaining the exceptional craftsmanship and consistency expected by customers and consumers alike.
In addition to its BRCGS certification, the Miami facility also maintains several respected third-party certifications, including:
- WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
- Kosher Certification through the Kashrut Division of the London Beth Din (KLBD).
- ASC Chain of Custody Certification, supporting responsibly sourced aquaculture products.
Together, these certifications reflect St. James Smokehouse’s commitment to producing premium smoked salmon with uncompromising standards for food safety, quality, sustainability and responsible sourcing.
As the company continues to expand its presence in premium retail, foodservice and private label markets, St. James Smokehouse remains committed to investing in the systems, people and processes that have made it one of North America’s most trusted smoked salmon producers.
For more information about St. James Smokehouse and its range of premium smoked salmon products, visit www.stjamessmokehouse.com.
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Raul Marquez
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About St. James Smokehouse®
Founded in 2003, St. James Smokehouse® was established with a mission to redefine smoked salmon by combining authentic Scottish smoking traditions with modern craftsmanship and innovation. Today, the family-owned, women-owned company produces premium cold-smoked salmon from its state-of-the-art Miami facility, supplying leading retailers, foodservice operators and private label partners throughout North America. With an unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability and food safety, St. James Smokehouse continues to set the standard for premium smoked salmon.