At Prograin, the pursuit of quality goes beyond HACCP certification. Since 1995, we implemented a fully integrated cycle, from seed development to final end use, which ensures food traceability and safety.
QUALITY AT THE RESEARCH CENTER
Innovation and renewed germplasm assures future commercial growth for our dedicated growers and soyfood manufacturers.
Our seed lots are certified according to the standards of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIA) and the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA) .
QUALITY OF SUPPLIES
We buy from farmers who bought our seeds and whose production we monitored so we know exactly where our supplies come from.
Identification and grading of the soybean crop takes place in our facilities according to the standards of the Canadian Grain Commission and the Régie des marchés agricoles du Québec.
We test for GMOs (SDI or PCR negative) according to client specifications.
Our samples are kept for 12 months after delivery to the customer.
Varieties are stored separately at our facilities. To ensure quality, Prograin monitors storage conditions throughout the year.
QUALITY OF CONDITIONNING
Our conditioning center is unique in Canada and is specifically equipped for conditioning soybeans and delivers a product of greater quality than those obtained with conventional equipment.
We practice just-in-time production.
Conditioning order: 1) pre-cleaning 2) precision sizing 3) sorting with a Harada conveyer belt 4) metal detection 5) SATAKE color sorting 6) Destoner 7) VDMC 8) elevator magnets
Our new automated bagging and palettization system, provides quality packing and increased volumes.
A SATAKE color sorter detects differences in grain color and maximizes the visual appeal of soybeans.
QUALITY AT DELIVERY
We deliver by truck, ship, train or other means.
The bags are mechanically loaded.
Our shipments of bags are girded with strong plastic.
We control the quality during and after loading.
All our containers are inspected from top to bottom.
