About us
About us
Welcome to the family!
Our journey began in 1981 in the United States, rooted in the commodity inspection market. In 2008, we expanded into Canada, further strengthening our presence in the region. Since then, both offices have grown significantly, evolving to offer comprehensive services across the entire supply chain — including agricultural product inspections, agri-food certifications, logistics solutions, and collateral management.
Control Union North America
Control Union has been present in North America since 1981, when we began operations in the United States within the commodity inspections market. In 2008, we expanded to Canada, reinforcing our presence across the region.
Over the years, our services have grown to cover the entire supply chain — from logistics and commodity inspections to certifications and collateral management services.
We are part of an international private holding, recognized as a market leader in the inspection and quality control of agricultural products, agri-food certifications, and the comprehensive management of guarantees (Collateral Management).
Additionally, we are founding members of key international trade regulatory bodies, such as:
- Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations (FOSFA)
- The Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA)
100 years and Royal recognition
In 2020, we were honored and privileged to be royally appointed by the Dutch monarch, King Willem-Alexander, to mark the celebration of 100 years of business.
The Royal Appointment is a distinction given to companies to symbolize respect, appreciation and trust towards the recipient. Not all companies are considered for the royal designation and it is not an award that is automatically granted to companies that reach 100 years of activity, therefore, we are very proud of this merit achieved by all.
Driven by our values
As global market leaders, we are proud of our reputation as trusted professional experts. This reputation is backed by our core values of integrity, teamwork, customer focus, entrepreneurship and excellence, applied to all of our services.
Worldwide reach
Global coverage, local knowledge
For decades, Control Union has offered peace of mind to many supply chains in businesses and industries around the globe. We are always nearby. In 80+ countries and with more than 274 offices worldwide, we provide solutions and ‘boots on the ground.’ Our in-depth knowledge and experience cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in many industries. Check out our story.
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Our focus
We provide global solutions for value and supply chains, always focused on sustainable development. We want to grow our business in a sustainable way and we aim to respond to the increasing sustainability requirements throughout the supply chain. We are committed to supporting and adding value to our clients’ activities by expanding our range of integrated services, providing innovative solutions in all our areas of expertise.
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