On November 5th, our team participated in the 2nd National Black Pepper Forum, held in Jaguaré, Espírito Santo (ES). Organized by the Brazil Spice Association (BSA), the event aims to discuss trends, crop management, quality, and market challenges for the spice sector in Brazil.
Among the Forum's main warnings, rigorous control over chemical residues and anthraquinone contamination stood out—barriers that still lead to rejections in export inspection reports and devalue the producer's product.
Experts highlighted the importance of a cultural shift in production, moving away from basic quality control toward a "quality culture" that generates trust and traceability.
Export logistics are severely impacted by food safety issues, such as the presence of Salmonella. Sterilization units and moisture control were cited as essential investments to enable access to demanding markets, such as the European Union.
When a product fails to meet quality standards (chemical residues, moisture, or microbiological contamination), it loses market share in traditional destinations (the USA and Europe).
Quality is the primary factor dictating liquidity and pricing in the international market. Producers who invest in processes that eliminate chemical residues and ensure sanitary integrity position their product superiorly, avoiding the devaluation that occurs when a batch fails detection testing.
This is where Inova Quality steps into your business.
Producing on a large scale is not enough; grain integrity must be guaranteed from the field to shipment. Our technology and quality control solutions were designed precisely so your production avoids these kinds of issues, ensuring clean inspection reports, standardization, and the appreciation your product deserves in the global market.
Want to elevate your production standards and trade with complete safety? Speak directly with our team of experts!
