Zenway Distribution Centre
Our state-of-the-art facility is unmatched in Canada. Completed in 2006, our 127,000-square-foot refrigerated distribution centre employs the latest technology to receive, store and ship produce. With 15 specialized computer-controlled storage coolers, Burnac has the ability to preserve any type of produce in ideal conditions.
Our Zenway distribution centre is equipped with backup generators, which can keep the facility running indefinitely, and an air-purifying system that was developed to meet NASA specifications. The entire property is compliant with guidelines as directed by the US Homeland Security Bioterrorism Act. The facility is fully secured and monitored 24/7. These security measures allow for faster shipping and easier border crossing.
Just north of Toronto, in the city of Vaughan, the distribution centre is located at the junction of major arterial routes, perfectly positioned to efficiently serve the largest market in Canada and beyond. Burnac Produce Limited is Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) compliant and British Retail Consortium (BRC) Global Standards & Organic certified. These are among the highest designations available in food safety.
Shipping & Receiving
The shipping and receiving operates 24/7 and can handle a high throughput of shipments. All inbound loads are fully inspected by our in-house Quality Control department.
As part of our commitment to food quality and safety, the facility has an onsite Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) office for government inspections.
We employ the most up-to-date material-handling equipment designed specifically for various produce.
Ripening Control
Our leading-edge technology incorporates computer-controlled ripening of bananas and tomatoes. The product is placed in a sealed environment, where forced air, ethylene gases, temperature and humidity controls promote the natural ripening process.
Storage Coolers
Our storage facility includes 15 specialized storage coolers, each equipped with unique temperature and humidity controls to ensure product shelf life. Each storage room is between 5,000-10,000 square feet, with large three-level rock-back racking.
Coolers are sealed from each other to prevent cross-contamination and ozone technology is used to kill airborne mould and pathogens in cold storage.
Kelfield Distribution Centre
Burnac Produce’s 60,000 square foot distribution centre integrates our Pro Pak Packaging division and also our Direct-Store-Delivery operation.
Our Pro Pak Packaging distribution centre includes the largest bagging operator in Canada and is equipped with sophisticated and specialized equipment that allows us for high-volume output. The facility is supported with backup generators that can keep the facility running indefinitely and an air-purifying system that was developed to meet the requirements of NASA.
The entire property is compliant with guidelines as directed by the US Homeland Security Bioterrorism Act and is fully secured and monitored 24/7. These security measures allow for faster shipping and easier border crossing.
Pro Pak Packaging Limited is HACCP compliant and BRC Global Standards & Organic certified. These are among the highest designations available in food safety.
Bagging
We are the largest bagging operator in Canada with the most sophisticated equipment. We have five state-of-the-art Giro bagging machines capable of bagging over 25,000 pounds of fruit an hour and over 50 truckloads a week.
Sorting
Our state-of-the-art Compac tomato-sorting machine can sort by size, weight and colour using digital colour reading. This results in consistent availability of matched, high-quality tomatoes.
Clamshell Packaging
We have a designated area for customized clamshell packaging for grape and cherry tomatoes. Convenient packaging protects the appearance and quality of the tomatoes, ensuring longer shelf life and shelf-ready display.