Quality
Quality is our top priority
At Paramount Citrus quality is embedded into everything we do. Besides our superior farming and harvesting practices, state-of-the-art packing facilities and the largest citrus loading dock in North America enables us to ship fresher citrus to our customers than anyone in the industry. Some of the measures we take to ensure consistent quality throughout our entire process include:
- Fruit Management System (FMS) ensures the right fruit is harvested at the right time
- Post-harvest reviews use advanced testing for sugar and acid levels to ensure consistency
- Statistical process control in each packinghouse
- Innovative electronic grading (visual and weight) of every piece of fruit prior to packaging
- Final grade is always by human eye and touch
- Automated packing preserves fruit quality and integrity throughout the process
- Best-in-industry cold storage facilities maintain cold chain