Month: January 2021

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Inspection in a fruit company, what all should you look for when inspecting such a company, and what are the rules?

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The fruit harvest is in full swing and the first apples and pears of the new harvest are appearing on store shelves… What about the food safety of our fruit? Rest assured, this too is controlled by the FAVV and our growers know what they are doing.

Crop protection products

Like all inspections, this one is unannounced and it can sometimes happen that nobody is at home… But here we are lucky. Inspector Nathalie introduces herself and explains the purpose of our visit. The control can begin…

We start with a “material” control: inspection of the premises, the equipment and compliance with hygiene regulations, … Very important in a plant production company is how the crop protection products are stored and used. Since most pesticides are not without danger, they must be kept in a separate room (or cabinet). Here the choice was made to use locked cabinets on which the sign “poison” was affixed.

Nathalie checks the stock thoroughly, because the rules are strict

there must be no products that are not or are no longer approved, they must be kept in their original packaging, the label must be clearly legible and not damaged, etc. Next to the cabinet, the empty packages that have been rinsed out are ready to be taken to the collection point of Phytofar-Recover, a non-profit organization that processes and destroys them in an environmentally friendly way.

Then it is the turn of the spraying equipment and the refrigeration areas.

Sprayers must be inspected every three years to ensure that the crop protection products are used as efficiently as possible and in the most environmentally friendly way. Everything is in order at this company, which is also certified for its self-checking system, just like some 15,000 other companies in the agricultural and horticultural sector.Registers

Then comes the control of documents.

In order to guarantee traceability and thus limit possible risks to public health (for example, a foodstuff containing too many residues), growers must keep a number of registers. Plant protection products (and biocides) supplied must be recorded in an IN register. Data on the use of plant protection products and biocides must be recorded in a use register. This includes the name of the product used, the date of application, on which crop, the dose used, the date of harvest or sale, etc.

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Fruit Business In Europe, How Do They Operate And What Kind Of Regulations Do They Face?

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Food products such as fruits and vegetables must be safe for consumers. Food safety requirements therefore apply to these products. There are countless countries that import many tomatoes, onions, bananas, oranges and other fruits and vegetables from abroad. The import of fruit and vegetables is subject to various rules and requirements.

It makes a difference whether you import the products from an EU member state or from a country outside the EU. Import from a country outside the EU means more obligations for you. In this article you can read about all the points for consideration when importing fresh fruit and vegetables.

  • General requirements
  • Specific requirements
  • Organic fruit and vegetables
  • Import from an EU country
  • Import from outside the EU

General requirements

The EU has product requirements for fruits and vegetables destined for the European market. Fruit and vegetables are subject to general requirements that apply to all foods. For example, you must comply with the European General Food Law. This law states that traceability of all foodstuffs intended for consumption is mandatory at all stages of production, processing and distribution. As an importer you have to know where your fruit or vegetables come from and to whom you have delivered them.

In the article Importing food you can read more about general requirements for all food products. Such as legislation on food hygiene and the presence of harmful substances in food.

Specific requirements

Within the EU there are maximum permissible levels of contaminants or pesticides in fruit and vegetables. If you import fresh fruit and vegetables from countries outside the EU, you need a health or phytosanitary certificate from your supplier. This certificate shows that the products are free of harmful organisms (disease and pests).

The EU sets marketing standards for the fruit and vegetables you trade. These marketing standards consist of quality requirements and labelling rules. Most fruit and vegetables must meet general marketing standards. Specific marketing standards apply to certain products.

Organic fruit and vegetables

If you import organic fruit and vegetables, additional requirements apply, such as certification of your business. Organic food products from outside the EU must meet standards equivalent to those for organic food produced in the EU.

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Business plan wholesale vegetables, fruits, how to start a fruit business?

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To create a business plan wholesale fruit, vegetables etc. you will find information and a template business plan on the page. The information ranges from branch information for the industry 4631 wholesale of fruit, vegetables, etc. and links to various related organizations.

  • On this website you can also find general information and tools for entrepreneurs. If you are looking for other examples or templates of business plans you can also visit this website. We have made business plans and industry information available for various industries.

Business plan wholesale fruits, vegetables etc. and operating result

On the basis The average operating result of a wholesale fruit and vegetable business has thus risen by 01 percentage points compared with 2009. The largest cost item, Purchasing Costs Turnover, decreased 0.63 percentage points compared to 2009 (from 86% to 85%).

Key figures of branch 4631 Wholesale of fruit, vegetables

In addition to the operating result of a wholesale fruit and vegetables business, it is useful to have an overall picture of the average profit and loss account of the sector from the start. You can then immediately take this into account when writing the business plan.

It is ultimately the average return of a wholesale fruit, vegetables, etc. and the ability to improve or maintain the underlying cost revenue structure. In the Figures section of the website you can find more information about the average view of the profit and loss account for the industry 4631 Wholesale of fruit, vegetables etc.. This information is often used as a benchmark in the financial plan as part of the business plan. Click here to view the industry information for wholesale fruit, vegetables ed.

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