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Quality Control
for the Produce Industry
QIMA offers accurate and reliable product inspections for produce, helping you ensure quality and safety at every stage of your supply chain.
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Why QIMA for Produce Inspections and Audits?
Strong leadership in key fresh produce markets
Experienced inspectors with agronomical background
Expertise in complex produce, including berries
Detailed inspection reports available online and via mobile app
Quality Control Tailored for the Produce Industry
Inspections for All Types of Fresh Produce
- Berries: blueberries, blackberries, cherries
- Tropical fruits: mangos, pineapples, asparagus, kiwi
- Traditional fruits: apples, pears, avocados, grapes, lemon, orange, clementines
- Other fruits and vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, chilies
- Beans, corn, nuts, grains, cereals
Solutions for Produce Safety
- Quality check (color, maturity, firmness, shape)
- Weight and diameter check
- Defects check (including amount and seriousness of defects)
Produce Supplier Audits
- Hygiene audits (GHP)
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Ethical audits
- Food Safety Audits & Certification
QIMA Helps Monitor Every Step of the Produce Supply Chain
Grower
Certification,
audits
Certification,
audits
Exporter
Inspections (bulk and packed) at reception,
process and dispatch
Temperature control
Inspections (bulk and packed) at reception,
process and dispatch
Temperature control
Shipping
Inspections for shipping companies before / after shipment
Inspections for shipping companies before / after shipment
Importer
Inspections (bulk and packed) at arrival, re-packing and dispatch supervision
Temperature control
Inspections (bulk and packed) at arrival, re-packing and dispatch supervision
Temperature control
Retailer
Inspections at reception in DC's and stores
Process audits
Temperature control
Inspections at reception in DC's and stores
Process audits
Temperature control
Dedicated Produce Inspection Report
A detailed report with inspection results and photographs will be delivered to you by email on the same day as the inspection is performed.
The report will also be available in your personal QIMA dashboard, accessible online and on mobile, giving you the flexibility to make informed decisions for your shipment – any place, any time. Access to reports can be shared and controlled between retailers and suppliers.
Comprehensive Produce QC at the Source or Destination
Our specialized inspectors will check your produce to ensure its quality before and after shipping:
- Condition of inventory: ensure that products can be shipped safely
- Temperature control: check and monitor post-harvest temperature and storage conditions for your produce
- Orders supervision: to help you sort and dispatch your produce orders
- Re-packing supervision
QIMA produce inspectors follow detailed inspection protocols, prepared by our experts based on international regulations, standards of your destination market, and your own requirements.
Our sampling process strictly follows the ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 (ISO 2859-1) international sampling procedure and the guidelines of the Codex Alimentarius.
About Us
In 2016, Produce Inspectors of America (PIA) has joined the QIMA group to form the Fresh Produce Quality Control team of QIMA.
PIA had grown since the early 2000's to become a leader in fresh produce quality control services, opening offices in North America, Latin America and Europe.
QIMA is a global leading quality control and compliance service provider that partners with brands, retailers and importers in the consumer goods and food sectors to secure, manage and optimize their global supply chain.
QIMA operates in 85 countries; with over 2,000 inspectors and auditors classified by product range and account managers speaking over 20 languages, QIMA is Your Eyes in the Supply Chain!™
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