FoodExperts given outstanding innovation award by Walmart
IPL, which has over 1,500 suppliers and sources fresh and prepared foods globally, chose Spain-based FoodExperts for the award from more than 170 companies attending its inaugural supplier conference.
From left to right: Dr Nazario Muñoz and Mr Javier Cilla, FoodExperts partners.
Dr Nazario Muñoz, Director of FoodExperts, said: “We weren’t expecting this award, given that we were up against hundreds of equally deserving companies in IPL’s supply chain. However, we’re absolutely delighted and it will provide us with additional motivation to keep developing innovative solutions for our clients. The UK has always been a priority in our growth strategy and we are delighted with this recognition.”
FoodExperts provides a wide range of services to retailers, importers and producers from around the world to help them monitor the quality and safety of the fresh produce they buy and sell, including the industry leading sampling and testing scheme for pesticide residues at origin and IT tools developed exclusively for the agribusiness sector.
Sampling products.
FoodExperts on-line supply chain platform helps retailers, importers and producers interact more efficiently, reduces distances between the production at origin and the market in the UK and simplifies the information exchange. The platform includes:
• An advanced solution to manage product analyses.
• Information on Acute Reference Doses (ARfD) and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for the UK and main production countries.
• Plant protection product registration data for over 20 countries.
• A module to manage suppliers’ Plant Protection Product Lists (PPPLs) and monitor compliance with declared PPPLs by automatically checking analysis results against the applicable PPPL.
• Electronic report manager, including industry standards and bespoke solutions to capture the information on hand-held devices.
• Agriculture sustainability indicators, assessment of supplier sustainability performance.
Mr Javier Cilla, FoodExperts partner, added: “With teams in six countries, and expansion anticipated to reach 10 countries within the coming two years, FoodExperts works continuously to improve its services. In addition, it creatively develops innovative ideas that support our various stakeholders in the agricultural supply chain.”
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