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GMSacha Inchi $QEDN updates pass audit of Ingredion, negotiation of Food Processing Plant, Nestle updates, Tom Nelson IR
GMSacha Inchi $QEDN updates pass audit of Ingredion, negotiation of Food Processing Plant, Nestle updates, Tom Nelson IR.
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[{"type":"text","content":"QED Connect DBA GMSacha Inchi (OTCMKTS:QEDN)Working with Farmers and Consumers to create a new lifestyle”— Nanny Katharina (Kate) BahnsenMEDELLIN, ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA, February 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colombian Government launched the Bienestarina Más Nuestra on December 2023 made with GMSacha Inchi powder and cassava. The Sacha Inchi powder that the Colombian government is using is made by GMS Green Mind Solutions a subsidiary of QED Connect Ticker (QEDN). GMS sent the first batch on November 28, 2023, to Ingredion which manufactures the Bienestarina Más Nuestra.On February 20, 2024, Ingredion audit team and ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar familia) visited GMS processing plant in Medellin Colombia to audit our food processing plant. The auditors review our facilities for:1. Quality Structure1.1. Quality Policies and Philosophy1.2. Quality Management2. Control of process2.1. Production2.2. Production Planning23. Packaging and packing2.4. Equipment Maintenance3. Vendors3.1. Tracing vendors3.2. Management of raw materials supplies and storage.4. Finished Product4.1. Documentation of Release Procedures4.2. Control of nonconforming product4.3. Quality Assurance and Control4.4. Packaging, Labeling4.5. Product Distribution and Logistics5. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) (GMP)5.2. Personal Hygiene - Hygienic Practices5.3. Sanitation Plan6. Food Safety6.1. Allergen program6.2. HACCP Program6.3. Biosafety Program6.4. ISO 22000 Program7. Safety, Health at Work and Environment Management System7.1 Occupational Health and Safety Management System7.2. EnvironmentOur manufacturing facility obtains 75 % out of 100%.Over 70% is considered an average condition.Over 80% is considered good condition.Over 90% is considered in excellent condition.Our goal is to have an 80% by the end of March 2024 and by December 2024 to be over 90%With the 75% we pass the Audit of Ingredion and ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar familia).Ingredion manufactures 15,000 tons per year of Bienestarina for ICBF (Instituto Colombiano de Bienestar familia). GMS is replacing only the flax seed oil. Initially, it will be 30% of the total amount, or 22.5 tons. By 2025 it will be the full amount of 90 Tons per month. Sales for Ingredion for 2024 will be $3,138,750 and for 2025 it will be $12,555,000.Ingredion is also working with GMS to do two more p...