Farmsoft quality control

Berry quality inspection app

Berry inspection for blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and mixed berries: size, colour, Brix, firmness, mould and leakers recorded per punnet sample, with photos sent to growers the same day.

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AI assisted defect scoring from photos

Live results visible to office, sales and suppliers

PDF QC report e-mailed automatically

100% of inspections linked to lot traceability

Berry quality checks

Test	Measured as
Berry size	mm diameter (blueberry) or g per berry
Brix	°Bx by refractometer
Firmness	g/mm by FirmTech or hand score
Colour	% fully coloured
Punnet weight	g against declared net weight
Pulp temperature	°C – berries should be cooled within 1 h of picking

Berry defects to score

Grey mould (Botrytis)
Leakers and wet punnets
Soft and overripe fruit
Crushed and bruised berries
Stems and foreign material
Shrivel

Standards: UNECE FFV-57 (berry fruits); retailer specifications.

Storage conditions

Temperature	0 °C
Relative humidity	90–95 %
Typical storage / shelf life	Raspberry/blackberry 2–5 days; blueberry 10–14 days

Typical commercial ranges; confirm against your variety and customer spec.

QC at every stage

Incoming / receivalCheck every supplier delivery before it is accepted; reject or downgrade with photos.
Pre-packConfirm the lot meets the pack spec before it goes on the line.
Post-packSample finished cartons for weight, grade, label and defects.
StorageRe-inspect lots held in cool or controlled-atmosphere storage.
Pre-shippingFinal check on the pallet; the report travels with the shipment.
Customer claimsLink a claim to the original inspection, photos and temperatures.

How Producepak runs berry QC

Inspection templates per crop, customer and stage – your own tests, limits and scoring
Photos on every sample, with AI-assisted defect detection
Pass, downgrade or reject with automatic e-mail to the supplier or customer
Results linked to the lot, pallet, PO and invoice for traceability
Supplier and grower quality scorecards over time
Works on phones and tablets in the packhouse, cool room and field

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Questions

What does a berry quality inspection check?

Berry size, Brix, Firmness, Colour, Punnet weight, Pulp temperature. Each test has its own limits and scoring, set per customer and pack.

What are the most common berry defects?

Grey mould (Botrytis), Leakers and wet punnets, Soft and overripe fruit, Crushed and bruised berries, Stems and foreign material, Shrivel.

What temperature should berry be stored at?

0 °C at 90–95 % relative humidity; Raspberry/blackberry 2–5 days; blueberry 10–14 days.

Which standards apply?

UNECE FFV-57 (berry fruits); retailer specifications.

Can suppliers see the result?

Yes. The inspection report, with photos, can be e-mailed to the grower or supplier automatically when the inspection is completed.