Blog posts : "General"
To the untrained eye, a pinhole in an almond may seem like a small cosmetic blemish. But for processors, pinhole defects can signal serious underlying issues often linked to insect infestation, with real consequences for yield, quality, and food safety. In California and other almond-growing regi...
Hazelnuts are prized for their flavor and versatility, but they come with unique quality challenges. Among these, one defect keeps processors awake at night: cimiciato. This defect, caused by stink bug feeding, transforms perfectly good kernels into bitter, unmarketable nuts. At Qcify, we believe...
The macadamia industry has its own unique challenges when looking into industrial processing. With global demand rising, competition intensifying, and processing complexity increasing, producers are seeking new ways to ensure food safety, maximize yield, and remain competitive without compromisin...
Qcify recently launched the Qcify HUB, a cost-effective real-time central data hub tailored to the needs of the nuts industry.
Today, we're excited to sit down with Michiel, one of our skillful Web Developers and the development lead of the Qcify HUB.
Join us as we explore the journey from conce...
Qcify recently launched the Qcify RAY, an affordable real-time inline monitoring device designed specifically for the nuts industry.
Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Antoon ("Toon"), one of our talented Software Engineers and the driving force behind the development of the Qcify R...
The global food industry is one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions, a large portion of which are attributable to food production and transportation. There is a growing emphasis on implementing sustainable food production practices to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint. Here are s...
So you start at a new company, and next thing you know you’re on a road trip with your immediate supervisor. Our new customer service engineer Bachir Gezaoui Azrak is discovering our horizontal company culture, and he's had a great ride so far. Read on to hear about his first months working for Q...
Every day the news reminds us of how very real climate change is, and how devastating its impact can be. Changes in weather and groundwater are already affecting the food industry, with more changes sure to come. Time to reflect on what the food supply of the future will look like.
Climate chang...
The world seems to be becoming more and more volatile, and it’s getting harder for the food industry to keep up with the changing landscape. While some problems may seem to come out of nowhere, others are part of long-term trends that we can get ahead of. The key is to start thinking more in the ...
The last few years have thrown a lot at the food industry: labor shortages, stalled shipments, pests…but luckily technology to address these issues and make the industry more resilient is hitting its stride. Automation is the answer to many of these challenges, and can help give businesses a boos...
Not every company combines both fascinating cutting-edge projects and a cool work atmosphere. R&D and Software Engineer Beerend Ceulemans is excited to use his high-tech skills while feeling like he is really making an impact. This is what he has to say about being part of the Qcify team:
Im...
Climate change is the defining challenge of our times. As a company that works with the agricultural sector, we’re keenly aware of the dangers of rising temperatures, drought and wildfires it poses. We believe that in order to help fight climate change, we need to take proactive as well as reacti...
At Qcify incorporating customer feedback is essential to every step of developing and improving our machines. We’re pumped that we’ve had a great customer response to our new machine, the QcifEye so far. Here’s what customers love about it:
#1 Reliability & accuracy
The QcifEye AI Sensor mo...
The corona crisis created a reckoning for the food & ag industry, which has been forced to come to terms with its overdependence on human workers. Automation is the answer, but it’s not that simple: different players have to work together to provide the wide range of solutions the industry ne...
A fast-growing company needs to stay organized and on track, otherwise things get chaotic fast. Thankfully we have office and HR manager Conny Pelser to keep on top of things and help us operate like a well-oiled machine. Here’s what she has to say about collaborating with Qcify:
Fast & easy...
At Qcify we never stop looking ahead and seeing how our machines can meet the evolving needs of the global food industry. The key is to use customer and industry feedback to shape our design from the beginning. One of our newest employees, research & development engineer Pieter Ieven explains...
You may have heard of a little virus that has been shaking up the world since last year. It wreaked quite a bit of havoc, but it also pushed some long-term trends into high gear. So how can companies adapt and level up their quality control for the post-corona era? Here are 5 best practices that ...
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions in the supply chain. Now that we’re getting closer to economic recovery, it’s clear that these issues are still wreaking havoc many months later. It’s all connected, which is why we need to redesign and rethink the supply chain to make it stronger an...
We’ve got a foot on three continents, but good customer support is always close-by. This month we share how our brand new team member Justin Buentello is bringing his homegrown experience on board to help ensure our customers’ success:
Roots in the soil but always growing
Justin was born and ra...
At Qcify we pride ourselves on our strengths, but we also take pride in our partnerships. Everyone has something unique to contribute, and when we put our talents together we go further, faster. That applies not only to business partners, but also to our community and our employees. Here’s how we...
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