Farmsoft quality control

Grape quality inspection app

Table grape QC for packers and exporters: Brix, acid, berry size, colour, bunch condition, shatter and SO₂ damage recorded per lot, with photos and export inspection records per pallet.

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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

Grape quality checks

Test	Measured as
Brix and acid	°Bx, % acid and Brix:acid ratio by variety
Berry size	mm diameter
Colour	% coloured berries for red and black varieties
Bunch weight	g
Rachis condition	green / browning
Pulp temperature	°C after forced-air cooling

Grape defects to score

Botrytis (grey mould)
Shatter (loose berries)
Split berries
SO₂ bleaching
Rachis browning
Sunburn and russet

Standards: UNECE FFV-19; Australian and Californian maturity standards; export protocols.

Storage conditions

Temperature	−1 to 0 °C
Relative humidity	90–95 %
Typical storage / shelf life	1–6 months by variety, with SO₂ pads

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 grape 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 grape quality inspection check?

Brix and acid, Berry size, Colour, Bunch weight, Rachis condition, Pulp temperature. Each test has its own limits and scoring, set per customer and pack.

What are the most common grape defects?

Botrytis (grey mould), Shatter (loose berries), Split berries, SO₂ bleaching, Rachis browning, Sunburn and russet.

What temperature should grape be stored at?

−1 to 0 °C at 90–95 % relative humidity; 1–6 months by variety, with SO₂ pads.

Which standards apply?

UNECE FFV-19; Australian and Californian maturity standards; export protocols.

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.