LSG Sky Chefs earns first FSSC 22000 certification for U.S. airline caterer at ORD facility
The LSG Sky Chefs – Americas team at its Chicago O’Hare International Airport facility
LSG Sky Chefs – Americas has become the first airline caterer in the United States to achieve FSSC 22000 certification, following recognition of its Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) facility.
The certification is internationally recognized, including by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is based on rigorous food safety management standards. The company said the achievement reflects its focus on strengthening processes and ensuring consistency across production.
“We are extremely proud to be the first U.S. airline caterer to earn the FSSC 22000 certification at our ORD facility,” said Greg Anderson, CEO, LSG Sky Chefs – Americas. “This achievement reflects our relentless pursuit of excellence in food safety and quality. Our dedicated team has built a robust, industry-leading food safety program that not only meets but exceeds global standards, ensuring that every meal we serve is safe, exceptional, and of the highest quality.”
Anderson added that the company intends to extend certification efforts beyond ORD. “We have only just begun with ORD, and we plan to scale elevated food safety certification across our entire network with the intent of becoming the industry leader in food safety.”
