Italprod
Success Case
“With SoftExpert Suite, we moved from paper-based forms to a digital process, reducing the hours spent on these activities by approximately 70%.”
Cosimo Operating Officer, COO of Italprod
70% fewer work hours
Less time spent on manual tasks by operators and Quality and Production teams
Digitized quality controls with SoftExpert QMS
Paper forms replaced with digital records for tasks such as measuring syrup Brix levels, conducting inspections, and checking finished products
Greater traceability and control
Digitized processes that support quality management and help meet the compliance requirements of an operation subject to international standards
Italprod
With roots in a family tradition dating back to 1936, Italprod was founded in Romania in 2001 by Michele Santorelli. The company specializes in fruit processing, producing cocktail cherries, candied cherries, sour cherries, candied and dried fruit, fruit creams, toppings, and fillings for the food industry.
With a portfolio of more than 500 products, 200 hectares of company-owned orchards, and a total area of 110,000 m², Italprod processes approximately 11,000 metric tons of cherries annually. The company serves the confectionery, bakery, and ice cream industries, as well as the retail market, exporting its products to Europe, Russia, and the Americas.
Quality, food safety, and environmental sustainability are central to its operations, supported by IFS and ISO 22005 certifications and control over the entire production chain.
Italprod Cuts Quality Management Work Hours by 70% Through Digitalization with SoftExpert Suite
Italprod’s story began in 1936 in Italy, when the first generation of the Santorelli family entered the fruit industry. Decades later, that accumulated expertise would evolve into a business focused on fruit processing and the production of ingredients for a range of industries.
In 2001, Michele Santorelli founded Italprod in Romania, opening a new chapter in the family’s history. Initially focused on cherry processing, the company has since expanded its portfolio to more than 500 products, including candied and dried fruit, creams, and preparations for the confectionery, bakery, and ice cream industries.
Today, Italprod combines tradition, production capacity, and investment in technology to serve customers across international markets. With 200 hectares of its own orchards and a total site area of 110,000 m², the company processes approximately 11,000 metric tons of cherries each year.
Operating at this scale requires consistent quality, traceability, and control at every stage of production. With certifications and international standards related to quality and food safety, including IFS, Kosher, Vegan, ISO 22005, and Halal, as well as compliance with applicable FDA requirements in the United States, Italprod needs to ensure its processes keep pace with the demands of a growing industrial operation.
This is where digitalization has made a difference. With SoftExpert Suite, the company replaced paper-based activities with digital processes, simplifying day-to-day tasks and strengthening quality management. As a result, it reduced the number of work hours dedicated to these activities by approximately 70%.
Digitalizing Quality Management with SoftExpert Suite
With SoftExpert QMS (Quality Management System), Italprod digitized quality records and checks performed directly on the factory floor using tablets.
These activities include measuring the Brix levels of syrups, conducting inspections, and checking finished products. Replacing paper forms with digital records has made information easier to access and improved process traceability.
With standardized records and more accessible information, the company now has a more structured approach to monitoring operations, preparing for audits, and meeting the compliance requirements applicable to its business.
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From paper-based processes to digital quality management: discover how Italprod cut quality management work hours by 70% and improved process efficiency with SoftExpert Suite.
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