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HDG Survey Group
Stronger together, better together
The HDG Survey Group is an international group of companies based in the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. Together with our worldwide partner network, we relieve companies all over the world in their fresh fruit and vegetable product quality management.
We do this with an integrated service package of quality inspections, surveys, inspection software and training.
Our experience
40 years of excellence
HDG Survey Group was established in 2020, but our history goes back to 1981. In that year HDG The Fruit Consultants (Rotterdam) was founded, now part of the HDG Survey Group. Today, in addition to HDG The Fruit Consultants, the group consists of HDG Ibérica, Fruitify Experts, HDG Germany, Agri Software and HDG Academy.
For surveys, anywhere in the world, we can call on our international network of local (quality) inspectors and surveyors.
Our ambition
Simply be the best
Our ambition is as simple as it is great: we want to be the best in the market. We need to exceed expectations to make that possible. Again and again. In doing so, we rely on our close-knit team of more than 75 experts and dedicated professionals. Their expertise and years of practical experience is used daily in the best interest of the importer, exporter or insurer.
HDG The Fruit Consultants and Fruitify experts are officially registered with the Dutch Institute of Registered Surveyors (NIVRE), which monitors the quality of their work.
Our approach
perfectionistic
Our companies stand for a perfectionist approach and high-quality service, coupled with an honest, reliable and loyal attitude to work. With a lot of knowledge. The synergy that arises from the integral collaboration within HDG Survey Group offers our customers extra added value. We are curious and ask questions. Regularly this leads to interesting innovations. Our employees are given every opportunity to broaden their knowledge and to propagate their passion for the profession. This also ensures that we continuously evaluate and improve our business operations. And our customers notice that every day.
HDG The Fruit Consultants is specialized in the unique combination of quality control, surveys and claim handling of fruit and vegetables. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Rotterdam with a view of the port, the company operates globally, serving importers, exporters, and the insurance sector. HDG The Fruit Consultants is known for delivering exceptional service grounded in integrity, reliability, loyalty, and deep expertise—a true guarantee of optimal customer satisfaction. Our ultimate ambition is to be the leading expert in perishable goods within the industry.
HDG Ibérica was established in 2007 in Valencia with the goal of working closely with Spanish producers and streamlining quality control processes. Since then, the company has expanded its reach internationally, benefiting from its integration into the HDG Survey Group.
With extensive experience in quality control and in-depth research into fruits and vegetables, HDG Ibérica continues to evolve and enhance its services, delivering top-tier solutions tailored to the needs of clients in both the local and global markets.
Fruitify Experts specializes in quality control of fruits and vegetables, making this their core business. Alongside inspections, they conduct detailed surveys to ensure the highest standards are maintained across the supply chain. Since its founding in 2012, the company has grown into a respected player in the field of fruit and vegetable expertise.
Located in Ridderkerk, at the heart of the Dutch Fresh Port, Fruitify Experts serves as the trusted eyes for producers, importers, and retailers. Their hands-on approach ensures every product meets market demands, providing reliable support at every step.
Established in 2017, HDG Germany is dedicated to delivering top-tier quality control for fruits and vegetables, ensuring that customers receive only the best products. Leveraging extensive product knowledge and drawing on the expertise of its sister companies within the HDG Survey Group, HDG Germany has quickly become a trusted name in the industry.
Located in Hamburg, home to Germany's largest port, the branch is strategically positioned to serve the growing North German market. With a strong commitment to excellence, HDG Germany offers high-quality services tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients in this vital region.
Agri Software specializes in the development of software for quality inspections of fruit and vegetables. The company, founded in 2021, helps inspectors use their time efficiently and uses QC4U, a smart app for quality inspection of fruit and vegetables, to indicate that the product meets the quality requirements. Agri Software works with future-proof and fully integrated tools for optimal quality checks and claims handling of fruit and vegetables.
QC4U was developed for HDG The Fruit Consultants and used exclusively by HDG The Fruit Consultants and Fruitify Experts until 2015. After the decision to make QC4U available to third parties, Agri Software was founded. QC4U simplifies the user's way of working and seamlessly converts all input into usable "Big Data".
The HDG Academy is the newest organisation within the HDG Survey Group. Founded in 2022, its aim is to share knowledge on quality controls of fruit and vegetables via specially designed teaching programs. These courses and trainings have been carefully compiled based on the knowledge gathered over the past 40 years. They are for employees and customers.
By stimulating learning experiences and increasing knowledge, there is continuous opportunity to learn and improve. The HDG Academy embodies expertise and strives to become the best educational player in the market by continuously developing curricula. Always responsive to the needs of both the employee and the customer.
OTFLOW improves the internal airflow of 40 ft refrigerated containers with a uniquely shaped and easy-to-install floor cover.
With OTFLOW, cold air reaches all corners of the container, keeping the temperature equal from front to back (tested and proven by Wageningen Biobased Research Facility). Better airflow means maintaining the quality of products, less food waste and fewer financial losses.