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Help PT Sweet Harvest Surpass BRCGS Food Safety Standards

In Southeast Asia’s thriving bakery sector, PT Sweet Harvest(Jakarta, Indonesia) stands out as a trusted name in fresh and frozen pastries. Specializing in 40+ unique products—from buttery croissants and fruit-filled turnovers to its award-winning chocolate muffins—the family-run business has built a loyal customer base across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

“Our brand is strong in Southeast Asia, and we’re now balancing expansion into Australia and the Middle East,” says **Rico Santoso**, Production Director at PT Sweet Harvest. “Right now, 90% of our business comes from top regional retailers like Giant Hypermarket and food service partners, but we need to meet global safety standards to win over international buyers.”

With expansion comes scale: PT Sweet Harvest now produces 18,000 units of pastries daily, shipped via cold chain to 12 countries. “You’ll find our products on the shelves of major grocery chains in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and soon, Sydney,” adds Rico. But for a company that prioritizes quality above all, scaling up meant one non-negotiable: upgrading its food safety systems to meet **BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety**—a requirement for entering Western markets.

A Legacy of Quality, a Need for Global-Grade Equipment
Founded in 1995, PT Sweet Harvest started as a 50sqm neighborhood bakery in Jakarta. Today, it operates a 4,800sqm state-of-the-art facility with 4 production lines, cold storage, and automated distribution. “We’re big enough to serve regional chains, but small enough to adapt quickly to customer demands,” Rico explains. This flexibility is key in the bakery industry—where seasonal flavors (like Ramadan-themed date pastries) and retailer-specific packaging requirements change often.

But as the company eyed Western markets, a critical challenge emerged: “International retailers and BRCGS auditors demand zero tolerance for physical contaminants, especially metal,” says **Kerry**, Global Sales Director at **Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd.** For 7 years, Fanchi-tech has partnered with PT Sweet Harvest to supply entry-level metal detectors—but expansion required a more advanced solution.

“PT Sweet Harvest needed a detector that could handle their diverse product line, survive harsh washdowns in tropical climates, and meet BRCGS’ strict traceability rules,” Kerry notes. “They didn’t just want a machine—they wanted a long-term partner who understands global food safety needs.”
Why Fanchi-tech Beat Global Competitors: Rigorous Testing Speaks
Rico and his team didn’t settle for “good enough.” To ensure compliance with BRCGS, they pitted Fanchi-tech’s **FA-MD600 Smart Metal Detector** against a leading European brand in a 6-week in-house test.

“We mapped every step of our workflow: What do we inspect? Why? Can we do it faster without sacrificing accuracy?” Rico recalls. “We tested 12 product types—from moist muffins (high moisture content) to frozen croissant dough (low temperature)—and tracked downtime, sensitivity, and ease of use.”

The FA-MD600 emerged as the clear winner, thanks to features tailored for PT Sweet Harvest’s needs:

1. “One-Click” Product Adaptability for 100+ Recipes
Bakeries switch product lines daily—and traditional metal detectors require hours of manual calibration to adjust for different textures (e.g., crumbly cookies vs. creamy fillings). The FA-MD600’s **patented AutoLearn System** changes that: it automatically calibrates and stores settings for up to 100 products.

“Before, switching from muffins to turnovers took 30 minutes of adjustments,” Rico says. “Now, we select the product on the touchscreen, and the FA-MD600 is ready in 10 seconds. Downtime dropped by 90%.”

2. Variable Frequency Tech for Unmatched Sensitivity
Unlike single-frequency detectors (which struggle with high-moisture or frozen products), the FA-MD600 uses **true variable frequency inspection**—it automatically selects the optimal frequency to detect even tiny metal fragments (0.2mm ferrous, 0.3mm non-ferrous) in any product.

“Our strictest retailer requires detecting metal as small as 0.5mm,” Rico says. “The FA-MD600 found 0.3mm fragments in test runs—far exceeding their standards. That gave us confidence for BRCGS audits.”

3. Durability for Tropical & Frozen Environments
Jakarta’s heat (30–35°C year-round) and daily high-pressure washdowns (required for BRCGS hygiene) can ruin low-quality detectors. The FA-MD600 is built to Fanchi-tech’s “Tough Environment” standard:
- 304 stainless steel body (resists corrosion from humidity and cleaning chemicals)
- IP69K certification (withstands 80°C high-pressure water jets—critical for bakery hygiene)
- Cold-resistant electronics (works flawlessly in PT Sweet Harvest’s -18°C frozen dough storage)

“Our lines run 18 hours/day, 6 days/week—even in Jakarta’s rainy season,” Rico says. “The FA-MD600 has run for 2 years with zero technical issues. That’s reliability we couldn’t get from the European brand.”
Beyond Detection: Traceability to Boost Supplier Quality
BRCGS doesn’t just require detecting contaminants—it demands *traceability*: where did the contaminant come from? The FA-MD600’s **BatchTrack System** lets PT Sweet Harvest link inspection data to raw material suppliers.

“We share FA-MD600 reports with our flour and butter suppliers,” Rico explains. “For example, we found tiny metal bits in one butter batch—our supplier used the data to upgrade their filtration system. Now, our raw material quality is 25% better.”

This collaboration aligns with Fanchi-tech’s philosophy: “We don’t just sell equipment—we help customers build safer supply chains,” Kerry says. “The FA-MD600 isn’t just a detector; it’s a tool to improve quality across the board.”
BRCGS Success & Global Expansion
In 2023, PT Sweet Harvest passed its BRCGS audit on the first try—with auditors praising the FA-MD600’s role in meeting **BRCGS Clause 5.5 (Physical Contaminant Control)**.

“Fanchi-tech didn’t stop at delivering the detector,” Rico adds. “Their technician flew to Jakarta for on-site training—taught our team to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the system in Bahasa Indonesia. The multi-language manual (English, Bahasa, Mandarin) was a huge help for our staff.”

Today, PT Sweet Harvest is preparing to launch in Australia—and they’re adding 2 more FA-MD600 units to their new line. “The FA-MD600 didn’t just help us meet BRCGS—it gave us the confidence to expand globally,” Rico says.
Fanchi-tech: Your Global Food Safety Partner
For 15 years, Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd. has supplied smart inspection solutions to 120+ countries—from bakeries in Indonesia to meat processors in Brazil. The FA-MD600 is more than a metal detector: it’s a future-proof investment for businesses aiming to meet global standards like BRCGS, HACCP, and SQF.

“At Fanchi-tech, we understand that food safety is universal—but every customer’s needs are unique,” Kerry says. “We work with you to tailor solutions, provide global after-sales support, and ensure you’re ready for any market, anywhere.”

Ready to surpass global food safety standards? Contact Kerry at fanchitech@outlook.com to learn how the FA-MD600 can power your expansion.