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December 3, 2024

How SunFresh International Revolutionized Quality Control with Clarifresh

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Old-school reporting took Sun Fresh International three hours per container—now it takes just 10 minutes per box. 

This dramatic transformation is thanks to Clarifresh, the world’s first AI-powered quality control software, which is revolutionizing the way fresh produce companies like SunFresh handle quality inspections. 

In a recent webinar, Sun Fresh International shared how adopting Clarifresh helped them overcome operational challenges and scale their business to new heights.

Sun Fresh International: Where Fresh Meets Innovation

Sun Fresh International is a sales and marketing company for fruits and vegetables both grown in the US and imported from Mexico and South America, as well as other growing regions around the world.

Quality Control Hurdles

Before Clarifruit, Sun Fresh International grappled with significant roadblocks:

  • Time-Consuming Reporting: Each report took up to 3 hours per container, hindering operational efficiency.
  • Inconsistent Accuracy: Manual measurements delivered a reliability rate of 65%, leaving room for error.
  • Lack of Data Centralization: Inspection data wasn’t stored systematically, making tracking trends and sharing insights difficult.
  • Scalability Issues: Scaling production from 1 million to 3 million boxes exposed the limitations of their manual processes.
  • High Rejection Rates: Quality issues contributed to 20% higher rejection or renegotiation rates, costing time and money.

Partnering With Clarifruit: the Breakthrough Sun Fresh International Needed

Sun Fresh International implemented Clarifruit in 2024 and began to see results almost immediately. By leveraging Clarifruit’s AI-powered tools, SunFresh inspectors now use smartphones to capture precise quality data from photos. This streamlined process has eliminated inefficiencies and dramatically improved accuracy.

Here’s how Clarifruit made a difference:

  • Faster Reporting: Reports are now ready in 10 minutes per box or 50 minutes per container. This used to take 3 hours
  • Improved Accuracy: AI-driven analysis boosted inspection reliability from 65% to over 85%, reducing errors.
  • Centralized Data Management: Inspection data is uploaded to a cloud-based platform, allowing for real-time access and detailed reporting across the supply chain.
  • Reduced Rejection Rates: Clients experienced 20% fewer rejections and renegotiations thanks to more accurate and reliable data.

“Our new system is saving hours of work every day,” said Manuel Cruz, Quality Control Assistant at Sun Fresh International. “With Clarifruit, what used to take us three hours is now done in less than an hour, and even faster for individual boxes.”

Easy Adoption and Scalability

Despite the initial hesitancy to adopt a new system, Clarifruit’s user-friendly interface made the transition smooth. Inspectors of all ages quickly adapted to the platform, and its customizable reporting format closely mirrored the previous manual reports, easing stakeholder buy-in.

“Everyone from our inspectors to our clients has embraced the system because it’s easy to use and delivers faster, more reliable results,” added Eric Puelles, Operations Manager at Sun Fresh International. “It’s changed how we work and how we collaborate with our partners.”

The Future of Quality Control

Sun Fresh International is already looking ahead to further enhancements with Clarifruit, including:

  • AI-Powered Defect Detection: In 2025, the platform will roll out features to detect defects automatically.
  • Deeper Integrations: Tools like Power BI and ERP systems will enable more robust data analysis and reporting.
  • Offline Functionality: Inspectors can work seamlessly in areas without internet access and sync data later.

“Clarifruit isn’t just a tool. It’s a partner in efficiency, quality, and growth,” said Eric. “As we scale our production and add more product lines, Clarifruit evolves with us.”

SunFresh International Revolutionized Quality Control
Before & After: How SunFresh International Revolutionized Quality Control

Why Choose Clarifruit?

Whether you’re a large-scale producer like Sun Fresh International or a smaller operation, Clarifruit is designed to revolutionize quality control for fresh produce. From saving time to reducing rejections and increasing data accessibility, Clarifruit is the go-to solution for fresh produce businesses seeking to modernize their operations.

“The new system has drastically reduced our reporting time. What used to take us three hours can now be completed in 50 minutes for an entire container. For individual boxes, reports are ready in as little as 10 minutes.”
Manuel Cruz, Quality Control Assistant at Sun Fresh International 

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