Fresh produce is a complex category of products. From the moment the product is harvested the quality starts deteriorating.
Fresh produce takes months to grow, and minutes to spoil, if post-harvest practices like handling, temperature and pests are not managed correctly along the supply chain.
The AgriChain Centre is a JAS-ANZ accredited inspection body, in compliance with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020. Our industry & post-harvest services portfolio is underpinned by this accreditation.
The services we offer include:
Measuring products, outcomes or processes ensures a business stays on track and takes stock of situations or outcomes so that meaningful communication with customer and/or suppliers can take place.
For more information, please contact us, or freephone 0800 24 74 24.
A Quality Assessment provides sellers guidance on product condition in order to determine consumer channels and realistic shelf life expectations.
We have a vast range of experience in all aspects of the produce business, and are able to assess any produce, covering the range from Avocados to Zucchinis.
Mystery shoppers typically mirror customer behaviours to understand the habits deemed important for the retailer, the packhouse, an industry or the consumer.
We specialise in Regulatory Sampling Programmes. Our staff manage the chain of custody between sample collection and arrival at laboratories for analysis.
The need to protect New Zealand’s natural and physical resources from pests and disease is critical. We provide Biosecurity consultancy and project management.
All produce businesses need to comply with the Food Act 2014. We can assist you to understand your obligations and opportunities in this area.
