Global Food Advisors · Est. 2024

Your eyes
in Argentina.

Boutique QC Consultancy · Mar del Plata

When product quality is on the line, distance is your biggest risk. We put a specialist on the ground in Argentina — so importers, traders and brokers have real eyes, real data, and real accountability at every critical stage before the container is sealed.

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Ianina Cauciello — QC Inspector at plant, Mar del Plata Argentina
20+
Years in field
24h
Report delivery
Pre-Shipment QC Loading Supervision Plant Audits 24–48h Reports EU · Asia · Africa · Mercosur
Ianina Cauciello measuring core temperature on frozen product
Mar del Plata · Argentina

About

The specialist
behind the verdict.

I'm Ianina Cauciello, Food Engineer and Founder of Global Food Advisors. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in Argentina's seafood and meat industry, I built this consultancy to give international buyers what no remote service can offer: a trusted expert physically present at origin.

From processing plants in Mar del Plata to cold storage facilities across Argentina's main export hubs, my team and I are on the ground — verifying, documenting, and reporting so that what was agreed arrives the way it was promised.

Field Knowledge
20+ years of hands-on expertise in seafood and frozen meat.
Speed & Flexibility
Immediate response to schedule changes, no corporate delays.
Direct Communication
Real-time updates during every intervention if required.
Competitive Cost
High-level specialization at optimized, transparent rates.

What we do

Four services.
One mission.

Every service we offer is designed around a single goal: ensuring your product meets specifications before it leaves Argentina.

Pre-shipment QC inspection
01
Pre-Shipment Quality Control
Comprehensive product inspection before loading. We verify your merchandise meets the agreed standard before the container is sealed.
  • Sensorial evaluation (appearance, odor, texture)
  • Technical specs: sizing, glazing %, defects
  • Weight control: gross/net verification
  • Labeling & traceability compliance
  • Core temperature monitoring
Loading supervision inside container
02
Loading Supervision
100% presence during the entire consolidation process. Technical physical presence from start to finish of the loading operation.
  • Container integrity & hygiene inspection
  • On-site monitoring throughout loading
  • Temperature verification during stowage
  • Logistics & documentation control
  • Final organoleptic review before sealing
Plant and process audit
03
Plant Audits
On-site evaluation of processing facilities to verify hygiene, food safety compliance, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • EU approval compliance verification
  • HACCP & GMP protocol assessment
  • Freezing & processing protocol review
  • Hygiene and sanitation standards
  • Corrective action recommendations
Production supervision
04
Process Supervision
Customized monitoring of production processes to ensure consistent quality standards throughout manufacturing runs.
  • Scope and schedule agreed with client
  • Daily or full-time on-site options
  • Process monitoring & documentation
  • Real-time feedback and reporting
  • Flexible to client requirements
All services include a detailed technical report
Full photographic evidence delivered within 24–48 hours. Direct WhatsApp updates during intervention.
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QC Protocol Scope

What we check.
Every time.

Our inspection protocol covers every critical parameter required by international importers across EU, Asian and African markets.

1
Sensorial Evaluation
Comprehensive analysis of appearance, odor, and texture. Assessment in frozen, thawed and cooked states when required.
2
Technical Specifications
Control of sizing, glazing percentage, and defect detection. Verification against client specifications and market requirements.
3
Weight Control
Gross and net weight verification per case and block. Statistical sampling methodology applied to ensure representative results.
4
Labeling & Traceability
Full compliance check: production dates, lot numbers, plant approval number, country of origin, and destination market language requirements.
5
Core Temperature
Product core temperature monitoring to verify cold chain integrity. Standard: ≤ -18°C. Recorded per sample across the shipment.
6
Container Inspection
7-point pre-loading container check: structural integrity, internal cleanliness, odors, drainage, door seals, floor condition and correct temperature setting.

How it works

From port
to your inbox.

Simple, transparent, and built around your timeline. Three steps from booking to final report.

1
Briefing
You share product specs, shipment details and any specific requirements. We align on scope, timeline and deliverables.
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2
Intervention
Our team is physically present at the plant or terminal. Real-time WhatsApp updates during the inspection if required.
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3
Reporting
Detailed technical report with full photographic evidence delivered to your inbox within 24–48 hours. Final quality verdict included.

What we inspect

Strategic
segments.

Specialized in Argentina's main export categories, with deep knowledge of the specific quality parameters each market requires.

Argentine seafood processing plant
Fishery Products
Argentine Shrimp (Langostino)
Hake (Merluza) — fillets & whole
Squid (Calamar) and export varieties
Whole Round Yellow Croaker / Seatrout
Ready-to-cook processed products
Frozen Meat Products
Beef — quality and food safety control
Poultry — quality and food safety control
Standards & Compliance
EU market requirements
HACCP principles
GMP protocols
Labeling & traceability compliance
Global Markets Served
European Union Asia Africa Mercosur
Port of Mar del Plata — Argentina

Based in Mar del Plata.

Operating across Argentina's main export hubs

Mar del Plata Puerto Madryn Rawson Comodoro Rivadavia Buenos Aires

Get in touch

Let's protect
your shipment.

Tell us about your upcoming operation and we'll get back to you within 24 hours with a tailored proposal.

Email
info@globalfoodadvisors.com
WhatsApp
+54 9 223 5281-829
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/ianinacauciello
Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina 🇦🇷