AgroFresh Announces Implementation of FreshCloud™ Quality Inspection by Starr Ranch Growers to Fight Food Waste
December 02 2021 - 7:00AM
AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in
produce freshness solutions devoted to fighting food loss and
waste, today announced that Starr Ranch Growers, a leading
Washington produce grower, packer and shipper, has chosen to adopt
AgroFresh’s FreshCloud™ Quality Inspection to digitally integrate
their quality inspection efforts. The solution uses aggregated
data, machine learning and artificial intelligence to sustainably
address food waste reduction and derive supply chain insights
through the FreshCloud digital platform, allowing for real time
decisions with live analytics.
Before FreshCloud Quality Inspection, Starr Ranch Growers and
its Custom Apple Packers warehouse conducted quality inspections
manually, with almost no integration into larger platforms. By
grading produce through the integrated application, FreshCloud
Quality Inspection uses real-time data to help customers make
crucial decisions on produce quality, harvest timing, packing,
storage and market conditions.
“In the battle to protect produce against food loss and waste
throughout the supply chain, which is facing more challenges than
ever, customers have continued to look to and depend on AgroFresh
for our innovative post-harvest solutions and direct high touch
customer service model,” said Kim Bui, Global Head of FreshCloud
Infrastructure and Analytics for AgroFresh. “Digital solutions like
FreshCloud Quality Inspection require deep industry knowledge, and
our team of industry experts work closely with our customers to
digitize the quality inspection process and create new efficiencies
that help maximize the quality of the world’s produce.”
This customized service approach allows AgroFresh to tailor its
solutions and build long-standing relationships with customers.
Starr Ranch and AgroFresh have been working together on produce
freshness since 2002.
“Every one of our QC inspectors has enjoyed using
the FreshCloud Quality Inspection. It’s user friendly and
has made sharing data easier than ever,” said Jake Gale, Plant
Manager at Starr Ranch. “The AgroFresh team listened to
our needs and ideas and made our transition to
the FreshCloud Quality Inspection a breeze. We now have a
QC platform we can be proud of.”
“Visibility to QC data has become much more streamlined and
transparent, which has aided in faster decisions throughout the
process,” said Joe Schwilke, Manager at Custom Apple Packers. “The
AgroFresh team has been a pleasure to work with!”
FreshCloud Quality Inspection is part of AgroFresh’s FreshCloud
suite of digital monitoring and analytics tools that use machine
learning to enable advancements in supply chain sustainability and
AgTech innovation. Other digital solutions include FreshCloud
HarvestView fruit maturity assessment and orchard management tool
that captures pre-harvest quality metrics.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh (Nasdaq: AGFS) is an AgTech innovator and global
leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the
planet’s resources by providing a range of science-based solutions,
data-driven digital technologies and high-touch customer services.
AgroFresh supports growers, packers and retailers with solutions
across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the
shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40
years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops,
including revolutionizing the apple industry with the SmartFresh™
Quality System for more than 20 years. This is powered by a
comprehensive portfolio that includes plant-based coatings,
equipment and proprietary solutions that help improve the freshness
supply chain from harvest to the home. Visit agrofresh.com to learn
more.
About Starr Ranch
Starr Ranch Growers/Custom Apple Packers was founded in the
heart of Washington’s apple country in 1934, and we’ve been a
leading fruit grower, packer, and shipper ever since. Our
Northwest-grown apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruit are among
the very best that nature has to offer.
But here at Starr Ranch Growers, we pride ourselves on growing
more than just fruit – we’re growing families, communities, and a
better planet. Our orchards belong to multi-generational farming
families who raise premium, wholesome fruit. One of Starr Ranch’s
strongest traditions is giving back to our community, and our
sustainable farming techniques ensure that we’re nurturing the land
as well as our fruit.
Media Contact: Michael Wolfe – Media Relations
ICR Inc. Michael.Wolfe@icrinc.com
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