Good nutrition and a clean environment are proven to be the basic prerequisites for a healthy life. We aim, through our products, but also through guidance to consumers, to encourage the improvement of one’s diet and the reduction of processed foods and the importance of sustainable living to improve the environments we live in.
Good nutrition and a clean environment are proven to be the basic prerequisites for a healthy life. We aim, through our products, but also through guidance to consumers, to encourage the improvement of one’s diet and the reduction of processed foods and the importance of sustainable living to improve the environments we live in.
The main pillars we focus on:
- Health and safety
- Equality and fair pay
- Continued advancement and education
- Social responsibility and community engagement
PEOPLE first
At Sparta Gourmet, we do everything with a focus on the people we are working with, that produce our products and that consume them. In practice, we want to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive community. Equality, human rights, and inclusion are our driving principles.
The people of Sparta Gourmet
Our people make the difference at Sparta Gourmet with 45 full-time employees from our immediate community.
Our philosophy regarding the Human Resources of our company is based on the creation of a healthy and safe working environment, with strong elements of trust and respect. We give opportunities to both our people and young professionals from our community, who seek employment and career advancement.
We choose people based on their ethos and commitment to teamwork.
- At Sparta Gourmet we offer equal opportunities to all employees with no discrimination. Our recruitment, promotion and reward criteria depend solely on the qualifications required for each position and the performance of each employee, regardless of gender, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and all other protected identifiers.
Safety is paramount
At Sparta Gourmet, we make the safety of our employees our top priority. We have installed all the necessary equipment to ensure the safe operation of machinery, with continued safety training and operational instruction. A state-of-the-art fire protection system in addition to a fire extinguishing system is installed, monitored, and operated continuously. Our full-time dedicated Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring safe working conditions through routine and documented maintenance and operation checks on machinery, life safety systems, and general environmental conditions.
Our obligations include the following:
- Take all necessary measures to ensure minimized risks to health and safety of employees and third parties present at the workplace.
- Encouraging the training of employees in matters of occupational health and safety.
- The proper maintenance and operation of all equipment as designed and specified by manufacturer and law.
- The preparation of a preventive action plan in case of emergency.
Sparta Gourmet and human rights
At Sparta Gourmet we adopt a number of fundamental rights and principles:
- We respect the cultural, social, and religious diversity of societies.
- We recognize the fundamental right to freedom of speech.
- We are in favor of banning all forms of forced labor and modern slavery.
- We guarantee the prohibition of child labor and comply with the minimum age for entry into employment, in accordance with the law.
- We do not use or permit any form of violence or coercion, abuse, harassment, or threatening behaviors.
All of our functions are governed by a deep commitment to respect for and protection of all internationally recognized human rights, in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Food and health
One of our main contributions to our people and community is the high quality of products we offer. At Sparta Gourmet, we have invested in the latest technology to produce nutritious and high food grade excellence for our olive oil and olives. These premium products are good for health and the environment.
