Quality inspection at Special Fruit’s packing house
Quality and sustainability

Quality at every stage

Our commitment to quality begins before planting and continues until the fruit is delivered to the customer. Specialized teams oversee every stage.

From field to export

Every stage closely overseen

We use modern processes and rigorous controls to ensure flavor, freshness, safety, and traceability.

  1. 01Variety selection
  2. 02Soil preparation
  3. 03Irrigation
  4. 04Crop management
  5. 05Harvesting
  6. 06Selection
  7. 07Packing
  8. 08Storage
  9. 09Transportation
  10. 10Export
International certifications

Trust that is certified at every stage

Special Fruit follows internationally recognized protocols and standards that reinforce our commitment to customers, consumers, employees, and business partners.

GLOBALG.A.P.

Safe and sustainable agricultural practices

This internationally recognized certification demonstrates our commitment to environmentally responsible fruit production, from planting to harvesting, while helping ensure food safety and quality.

HACCP

Food safety assurance

Fundamental to food safety, this system confirms that we carefully monitor every stage of production, maintaining hygiene and safety from the field through packing so that consumers can enjoy our fruit with confidence.

GRASP

Social responsibility and employee well-being

As an add-on to GLOBALG.A.P., GRASP demonstrates our commitment to employee well-being, responsible working conditions, and respect for workers’ rights. It reflects the importance we place on people and our commitment to keeping our team’s well-being at the heart of our operations.

Tesco Nurture

Internationally recognized quality standards

Developed by Tesco, one of the world’s leading retailers, this standard validates our compliance with demanding international requirements. It helps ensure that our fruit meets Tesco’s rigorous criteria for quality, freshness, and responsible production.

SMETA

Transparent ethical and environmental practices

This social-audit methodology confirms that we operate transparently and responsibly, complying with legislation, environmental standards, and workers’ rights. It reinforces our commitment to integrity and respect across both social and environmental practices.

Quality, safety, responsibility, and trust in every piece of fruit.

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Careful hand-harvesting of Special Fruit grapes
BiofactoryIn-house biological control
Technology working with nature

Innovation that strengthens the land

We invest in innovation to make our production more efficient and responsible. Our biofactory contributes to:

  • Healthy, balanced soil
  • Plant development
  • Reduced environmental impact
  • Increased production efficiency
  • Stronger sustainable farming practices
Sustainability

Producing more and better, responsibly

We continually seek to reduce our environmental impact and use natural resources responsibly.

Efficient water use

Careful irrigation management, responsibly harnessing the water of the São Francisco River.

Responsible soil management

Practices that preserve the fertility and health of the soil across harvests.

Biological control

Development of biological solutions that reduce reliance on inputs and protect the ecosystem.

Waste reduction

Processes that make better use of resources and reduce losses across the supply chain.

Research into new technologies

Continuous investment in innovation and environmental management applied to fruit growing.

Environmental management

Studies related to carbon emissions and the impact of our operations.

Talk to us about certifications and quality standards

Our team is ready to detail protocols, traceability, and the markets we serve.

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