In 2016, Produce Inspectors of America (PIA) has joined the QIMA group to form the Fresh Produce Quality Control team of QIMA. PIA had grown since the early 2000's to become a leader in fresh produce quality control services, opening offices in North America, Latin America and Europe. QIMA is a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, that partners with brands, retailers and importers to secure and improve the quality of their global supply network. QIMA combines on-the-ground experts in 95 countries for quality inspections, supplier audits, certification and lab testing, with a digital platform that brings accuracy, visibility and intelligence for quality and compliance data.