Quality

Values in practice

Meticulous – Transparent – Discerning

Because the best products are no coincidence

From selecting the best varieties and cultivating our own crops to ensuring product traceability, our quality standards extend throughout the entire supply chain. With clear standards, regular checks and a dedicated team, we ensure that only products that meet our high requirements – in terms of both taste and appearance – reach the market. Our strength therefore lies not only in quality management, but also in the continuous development of varieties and logistics solutions.

Quality management

Our three-person quality management team has extensive experience, energy, a pioneering spirit and a keen sense of current developments. We keep an eye on legal requirements, food retail demands and industry-specific trends to make our products even safer, more sustainable and better. As an active member of the DFHV and the association’s own ‘Quality Management’ committee, we help shape the industry and have a strong network of professional colleagues and partners. We were one of the first agencies in Germany to be certified with the IFS Broker Standard – a clear sign of our commitment to quality.
Our team conducts all audits independently, has developed its own QM manual and trains our employees in various areas.
Expertise you can trust and rely on.

Taste & Trust

With our ‘taste & trust’ seal of quality, we send a clear message:
Only fruit that meets our high standards of taste and quality bears this seal.
‘taste & trust’ stands for:

Expertise: We know the best varieties, their optimal growing conditions and their optimal ripeness for enjoyment. Production on our fincas and those of our partners is of the highest standard.
Care: We harvest at the optimal time, avoid long storage periods and bring the products to market as quickly as possible.
We carry out strict checks – at source and on receipt of goods – to ensure that all our parameters are met.
Trust: We are aware of our responsibility towards our trading partners, consumers and nature, and create the framework for responsible action.

This makes ‘taste & trust’ more than just a label; it is our promise of enjoyment you can trust.

Quality control

Every delivery that leaves our warehouses in Kehl and Friesenheim is carefully checked beforehand by experienced quality controllers. It’s not just the first impression that counts – colour, freshness, size, firmness, taste and packaging are all conscientiously checked and documented. Our inspectors know exactly what matters: with a trained eye, many years of experience and a great deal of tact and sensitivity, they ensure that only goods that meet our high standards at Llombart are delivered. Whether for food retailers or wholesale markets throughout the country: reliable quality is no coincidence, but the result of clearly defined processes and consistent implementation.

Quality from and with Llombart

Variety selection & development

Diversity, that fits the market

With decades of experience and a strong network of Spain’s best producers, we select the optimal variety for each customer – in terms of taste, appearance and availability. At our own fincas, we also continuously test and develop new, promising varieties that are precisely tailored to market requirements. Our claim: varieties with real added value – all year round.

Quality management and control

More than standard: we think ahead

Every day, our quality management team ensures that we not only comply with all applicable standards and certifications, but are always one step ahead of them. As an active member of the DFHV and its ‘Quality Management’ committee, we play an active role in shaping developments in the industry and have a strong network of professional colleagues and partners.

We were also one of the first agencies in Germany to be certified according to the IFS Broker Standard – a sign of our pioneering spirit and commitment to quality. We prepare for external audits, such as those for IFS Broker certification, independently – without any consulting assistance. Our quality management manual is created in-house, as is the regular professional training of our team through seminars and courses.

In addition, our experienced team of quality controllers at our Kehl site carefully checks every delivery before dispatch – to ensure that the goods are worthy of the Llombart name.

Marketing

Fresh thinking and beautifully presented

We are constantly working on the further development and attractive design of our own brands – with innovative packaging solutions, modern designs and a clear focus on recognisability. On request, we also support our customers with tailor-made, sales-promoting campaigns directly at the point of sale. Because strong products deserve a strong stage.

Logistics

As efficient and environmentally friendly as possible

Our logistics processes are designed to keep CO2 emissions as low as possible – without compromising on freshness and speed. We combine orders by zone during loading to achieve maximum truck utilisation. This allows us to transport our goods to Germany directly, economically and in the most environmentally friendly way possible – and distribute them from there in a targeted manner. For us, efficiency and responsibility go hand in hand.

Traceability

Transparency from box to source

Thanks to well-designed processes and digital systems, we can trace every batch seamlessly – from the customer to the packing house. This allows us to create maximum transparency, increase food safety and make the origin traceable – clearly documented and accessible at any time.