QUALITY & TECHNOLOGY

PREMIUM IS THE KEY

Lioforte freeze-dried fruits and fruit powders are synonymous with the highest quality available on the European market.

They represent a natural first choice for all food companies looking for a business
partner adhering to the Clean Label philosophy.

PREMIUM INGREDIENTS are the best way for food companies to create a strong,
tangible competitive advantage and to answer adequately the modern demand for:

TASTE
FLAVOUR
CONVENIENCE
HIGH NUTRITIONAL VALUES

At Lioforte, we understand the word « premium » as covering three complementary
areas of expertise :

PREMIUM QUALITY OF RAW MATERIALS
PREMIUM TECHNOLOGY & KNOW-HOW
PREMIUM STANDARDS OF CO-OPERATION

Since the very beginning of our activities, we have been holders of the ecological
certificate and the FSSC 22000 food safety system and food production quality system certificate.

We undergo regular internal and external audits of our quality control and food
safety systems.

1. PREMIUM QUALITY OF RAW MATERIAL

There are no premium freeze-dried fruits or fruit powders without premium raw material. This is why we carefully select fruits for freshness, taste and high nutritional value.

We work with experts to choose varieties that meet the best requirements of the freeze-drying process. We source our fruits from local, non-industrial and quality-
oriented fruit producers, most of which are cerified organic. We are proud to also source berries from our own organic plantations.

Our raw material – fruits – are guaranteed to be 100% natural and wholesome.
They contain no additives, no preservatives and no enhancers – they don’t need to.

Our fruits are always « in season » – harvested at their seasonal peak and freeze-dried in their most natural state. This is why they keep their beautiful, natural colour and their perfect shape, they are also full of aroma and bursting with nutrition.

Raw materials undergo strict quality control, both in external laboratories and on-site.

We co-operate with Polish research centers, we gain knowledge from them about
the health-promoting values of Polish plants, and when implementing new products we are guided by the results of their research.

2. PREMIUM QUALITY & KNOW-HOW

FREEZE-DRYING

Only high quality raw material combined with high quality freeze-drying process, with no shortcuts, allow to obtain perfectly crisp freeze-dried fruits that keep all aroma, flavour, pigment, shape and preserve up to 99% of the nutritional values of fresh fruits, while eliminating moisture beyond a typical 5% – in a controlled, uniform way.
This lower than average moisture content makes premium freeze-dried fruits ideal for long-term storage. These fruits may also be purchased in larger quantities.

We have one of the most modern production lines in Europe, equipped with top quality freeze-drying machines. We co-operate on an ongoing basis with scientists and technicians to continuously improve our processes, both in terms of quality, efficiency and environmental protection.

We do not use microwaves – we value only what is natural and safe. Studies show that the use of microwaves in the freeze-drying process reduces the value of the final product in terms of the content of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, as well as other natural biologically active substances valuable for health. The use of microwaves also negatively affects the quality of the final product – the appearance, taste and aroma of freeze-dried fruits.

Our freeze-drying process is subject to strict quality control & includes:

sorting fruits by hand in order to preserve their shape and ensure that only fruits that meet the highest Lioforte standards are retained
metal detection to ensure the safety and integrity of all our fruits, also providing compliance with the food safety standards retailers codes of practice, legislation and industry guidance.

MILLING

Our premium quality milling is all about keeping fruit powders 100% pure, free of impurities and consistent in terms of controlled moisture content, particle density, size and shape.

We grind our freeze-dried fruits in various fractions, until superfine, to meet our client’s specific needs and requirements.

We do not outsource grinding (or any other processes) – the entire process is
carried out in our own production facility, in a clean environment, in fully controlled parameters such as: atmosphere, temperature and humidity.

3. PREMIUM QUALITY OF RAW MATERIAL

To us, being a supplier of premium freeze-dried fruits and fruit powders is simply
not enough. Our standards of co-operation go far beyond just supplying whatever it is that buyers need.

As a company we are operating in a compliant manner, following the latests standards and regulations. We are committed to continual improvement – we believe that innovation is a key supply chain trend at present. We are flexible, proactive and solution-oriented. We deploy a unique knowledge and expertise of the freeze-drying technology on a European scale.

As a business partner we offer our clients tangible advice with help and support
throughout the entire co-operation process.

We listen, we are flexible and responsive, we think creatively and look for solutions.
We provide specific substantive and technological support.

Each delivery is accompanied by a product certificate, product specification and all
necessary laboratory test results.

We provide requested documentation for customs clearance or other authorities.
We arrange transport and track the delivery.

We are not afraid of auditing – all questions from our client’s suppliers audit
questionnaires will be welcome and answered in accordance with our transparency
policy.

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