New Zealand is known as a producer of high-quality horticultural produce. Exporters source these products from growers and packhouses but do not see individual lines prior to export. The task of independent quality inspection and assessment of the product falls to specialist assessors such as The AgriChain Centre.
The AgriChain Centre developed and launched a Dashboard Analysis Tool during the 2018-19 New Zealand cherry season. We are now working on extending it to other crops including the berry fruit category. The Dashboard graphically reports, in an easy-to-read format, data collected during our independent quality inspections.
A great deal of data is collected during quality inspections which is reported as individual pieces of information. It is also helpful to understand trends over time and compare between lines to give a more comprehensive picture of the product’s performance. This allows for better fruit quality and business decisions over time.
The Dashboard provides exporters with an understanding of packhouse and grower performance. It also puts businesses in an excellent position to strengthen relationships with their suppliers and work on any quality improvements identified.
An example of information reported is comparison between packhouses, growers and varieties on the level and type of defects, brix, firmness and pulp temperature. In addition,to periodic reports during the season, an end of season report is also available.
The AgriChain Centre is a New Zealand based company which offers value adding Quality Assurance, Post Harvest, Food Safety, Biosecurity, Phytosanitary Certification and Knowledge Services to businesses and organisations at all points of the food value chain.
For more information:
Max Ciccioni
The AgriChain Centre
Tel: +64 9 414 4536
mciccioni@agrichain-centre.com
www.agrichain-centre.com