• Kiwa bundles forces with AQS Nederland, strengthens position in food, feed and farm sector

    8 June 2023

    AQS Netherlands is an independent inspection body for the fruit and vegetable sector. The company specializes in quality checks of all product groups in fruit and vegetables from the Netherlands and abroad.

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  • Quality assessment of fruit and vegetables is all about trust

    8 June 2023

    Shiny apples, juicy pears, full cauliflowers, bright red tomatoes... the assortment of Dutch fruit and vegetable shops and supermarkets is usually a feast for the eyes and excels in quality and variety. But behind those well-stocked shelves, there is a thorough process of European quality standards and inspections. Frans Isbouts, quality controller at Kiwa, tells more about it.

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  • "It has to happen in practice!"

    8 June 2023

    More than two years ago, Kiwa strengthened itself with AQS, which specializes in the inspection of fresh produce. In addition to quality inspections in the fruit and vegetable sector, Kiwa AQS also trains inspectors and quality controllers. For Growers United, one of the larger suppliers of greenhouse vegetables in Europe, these training courses are very important in order to be able to deliver the desired high quality level. Quality control team leader Caby Flaton tells more about it.

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