PARTICIPATION IN QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITIES. The SELLER and the BUYER acknowledge that the quality of the EXPORTED FRUIT in the destination markets is essential for a continued successful marketing. In these markets, the quality of the FRUIT NOT EXPORTED is not limited only to its physical characteristics, but also to the conditions in which this FRUIT is produced, including the correct application of agrochemicals, the environmental impact of production activities and the social/labor conditions in which these activities are carried out. The SELLER and the PRODUCERS also commit to participate with the BUYER, each to their own account and expense in reasonable quality control activities such as the establishment and maintenance of process-controls and the correct gathering of FRUIT quality data, as well as the communication and delivery of such information to the BUYER.
PARTICIPATION IN QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITIES. The Seller and the Buyer acknowledge that the quality of the Fruit in the destination markets is essential for its continued marketing success. In such markets, the quality of the Fruit is not only limited to its physical characteristics, but also to the conditions in which such Fruit is produced, including the correct application of agrochemicals, the environmental impact of the production activities and the social and labor conditions in which such activities are engaged. The Seller and the Producers similarly will endeavor to participate in all reasonable quality control activities, such as the establishment and maintenance of process controls and the correct and accurate gathering of data regarding the quality of the Fruit, as well as the transmission and delivery of the same to the Buyer. The Seller and the Producers agree to grant access, at any moment, during normal business hours, to the Plantation, to quality control technicians designated by the Buyer or the Technical Representative, but never accompanied by third parties, in order for them to evaluate the field and the packing plants of the pineapples that potentially constitute the Fruit to be sold pursuant to this Agreement, provided that management and liability over the production process and post-harvest fall upon the Seller and are known and acceptable to the Buyer. All in all, the Buyer agrees not to disclose to the rest of its producers, and not to use in its own plantations, if any, the technical secrets of the Seller. All visits must be coordinated with the plantation manager and the Buyer shall refrain from taking pictures, video or images, etc. In special cases and with the Seller’s prior authorization, the Buyer may visit the plantations accompanied by clients that buy the Fruit and international certifying organizations such as EUREP-GAP or Rainforest Alliance. The visits shall be previously announced, in writing, and the Seller may be able to deny authorization but never in an unreasonable manner. These visits shall be governed by the rules established in this agreement.
