Dobel A Agro-Industrial S.A., a leading producer of fruit juices and herbal drinks, faced a pressing issue: their beverages’ shelf life couldn’t be reliably determined by appearance alone. Subtle chemical changes signaling spoilage often went undetected by visual checks, risking product recalls, consumer safety, and brand trust.
Juan Fernando Aveladze, Dobel A’s Quality Control Manager, explained: “A juice that looks fresh might already be unsafe. We needed science, not guesswork, to protect our customers.”
Seeking a solution, Juan connected with [Our Company] through our Xiaoman independent website. We recommended the SKZ3020 Portable Spectrophotometer—a tool that uses precise color analysis to identify early signs of spoilage in beverages.
The SKZ3020’s strengths aligned perfectly with Dobel A’s needs:
- Minute Color Detection: It spots 2% shifts in pigment (e.g., fading red in berry juice) that signal degradation, invisible to the human eye.
- Speed & Simplicity: Delivers results in seconds on the production line, with pre-set modes for common drinks, making it easy for staff to operate.
“We tested 50 orange juice batches—3 flagged by SKZ3020 looked fine but were days from spoiling,” Juan said. “It stopped potentially unsafe products from reaching shelves.”
Implementing the SKZ3020 was smooth: we provided a Spanish user manual, virtual training, and follow-up support. Within a month, Dobel A integrated it into their workflow—every batch undergoes a 30-second scan, with out-of-range results triggering lab checks.
“The data eliminated debates,” Juan noted. “We cut pre-shipment tests by 40% because we trust the readings.”
Six months later, Dobel A sought to strengthen their entire production chain. Confident in our solutions, they purchased:
- SKZ111L-1: For moisture testing in fruit purees, preventing mold.
- PH200E: To monitor pH levels, ensuring taste and microbial safety.
- ATP Hygiene Tester: To screen raw ingredients for bacteria.
“Your tools don’t just solve problems—they grow with us,” Juan said. Today, Dobel A’s quality control is 60% more efficient, with zero recalls since implementation.
