Pijikay group
The Pijikay comprises four companies including Pijikay Exports, Meat Frost and Azaria International, giving the company a unique profile. Pijikay Exports
Pijikay Exports is a International trading house focused on providing a platform for those interested in importing top quality frozen seafood from India to all parts of the world. Years of expertise and a very distinct position in t
he industry, guarantees the best price without production expenses while eliminating the risk of market fluctuation. An internationally recognized Quality Assurance team, with over 100 years of combined experience in marine products, ensures the best quality products at all times. Meat Frost
Provides expert trading facilities for buffalo meat from India by a separate team of meat specialists, including a veterinary surgeon who ensures all food safety regulations are adhered to. The team follows a strict procurement policy and only buys the product from suppliers who comply with international sanitary requirement as per each client’s specifications. AZARIA
Azaria is a market entry strategist that offers a unique blend of advisory and implementation services to their customers. A sister company to Pijikay, Azaria provides a full range of smarter sourcing services of the highest quality that ultimately results in customer satisfaction. Not surprisingly, in a short time, Azaria has emerged as a name widely recognized for being trustworthy and efficient among suppliers and end consumers. Pijikay infrastructure
With a head office in Mumbai and satellite offices in Gujarat, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh, Pijikay is able to provide coverage of entire Indian Sub-continent
MAP is there
With a presence in all parts of Indian Sub-continent, Pijikay is able to provide you not only with the highest quality seafood at the best market price, but also a full-fledged market report that will keep you better informed of the opportunities that exist around the country. We believe in creating a morally, socially compliant and ethically charged environment, In keeping with this, we have set a few parameters by which we would function no matter what. Food safety
Meet the changing needs and expectations of our customers while continuing to ship safe, legal and quality food. Wherever we work, we would ensure that food safety parameters are met at all levels. Our biggest strength lies in our quality control team, which is one of the most qualified and headed by one of our nation’s leading micro-biologists. In addition to the following regular procedures at each step of the production line to ensure top quality products, our quality assurance personnel also check the quality of each product as per our buyer’s specified requirements. All team members are well acquainted with the EEC, FDA, CFIA, AQIS, HACCP and SABS guidelines and guarantee quality without compromise. Employee friendly
Employee safety is priority, and all our training is conducted under industrial safety measures. As a group, we are strictly against child labour in any form. Sustainable practices
As far as possible, as a company, we believe in working more and more towards a sustainable society, by meeting our needs without bringing any harm to the environment and the future generation. As a group we are involved in many initiatives that aim to promote fair trade, whilst eradicating exploitative measures utilized by the bigger players in the Seafood Industry. Pijikay has lobbied the Government for tougher regulations to ensure a leveled and sustainable platform for all. Our R&D team is committed to finding sustainable fishing practices that allow for breeding, full growth potential and utilization of our resources without depletion. External corporate social responsibility initiatives
Pijikay is also actively involved in other social initiatives like:
• Terry Fox Run: An annual run to raise money for cancer research amongst children.
• Habitat for Humanity: India: Building homes for the economically less fortunate.
• Oberoi Meeting Pot: an annual fund - raiser supporting various charity causes. Pijikay Advantage
Work model
Our processes are designed in a way by which there is absolutely no inferiority or blemish in the products we source and export. We have always implemented a stringent way of working, and continue to do so. Process Flow Chart
• Selecting a vendor
First, we conduct a thorough vendor evaluation across the requested product range to ensure that the suppliers have HACCP/EU/FDA/IFS/ISO 9000, and other required international certification. We also ensure the facilities are up to our Quality and Internal Audit Standards.
• Product appraisals
Once the vendor is selected, a series of product appraisals are conducted so as to match our client’s specification prior to shipment.
• R&D and Quality Assurance
At the same time, we have a specialized R&D team investigating any new opportunities for that particular market. Once an order is placed, our strict Quality Assurance process also begins.
• Departmental process
Our different departments take care of specialised processes. Quality Control – Ensures all Food Safety standards are adhered to at every level. Operations – Reviews and plans daily operations and logistics. HACCP & Audits – Review of quality policy implementation within each supplier. Documentation – Supervises and co-ordinates all exports with custom / shipping lines/ buyers and suppliers. Marketing & Procurement – Evaluates vendors and markets for new products and co-ordinates all communication between buyers and suppliers. Quality standard
As a group, we lay immense stress on our quality. At all our levels, we ensure our quality standards are absolutely the highest. Our Quality Assurance process begins almost as soon as an order is placed. Raw Material Checking
Through physical inspection is done at the initial stage itself, where all materials that come in are checked using strict parameters. Online Inspection
This involves a check based on weight, quality, marking day codes, acceptance or rejection during processing. Finished Product Inspection
Once the production is completed, minute scrutiny is done so that it meets all quality standards. All our QA personnel are well acquainted with the current EEC, FDA, AQIS, BRC, IFC, HACCP, Codex Alimentarius and SABS guidelines. Third Party Inspection
We conduct a third party final inspection from a reputed agency when the container is being loaded just to ensure our commitment to excellence that the highest standard of quality is maintained. Quality Assurance Dossier
A Quality Assurance dossier is created by our quality control personnel. This comprises
Digital photographs taken at each step during the process, till the time the cartons are stacked onto the container, complete with an organoleptic report, a micro-biological analysis report, a final pre-shipment inspection report and a loading survey. What we offer
Our weekly bulletin
We provide up-to-date information on the catch situation, raw material prices and other significant details in the Seafood Industry. We also advise on the price fluctuations in the international markets from time to time. Seafood sourced throughout India
Pijikay has an extensive presence throughout India sub-continent with a head office in Mumbai and satellite offices on both the east and west coasts. Customized labels
Should you have a private label, we will develop this with our printer and provide the same to all the factories that are processing your products in order to minimize the risk of any discrepancy. Quality Assurance
As already described, we offer thorough and extensive Quality Assurance processes from the time the raw material is procured till the time the product is loaded in the container, with 3rd party inspection prior to shipment. Products
Pijikay exports marine products and meat to the global markets. Others include squid, cuttlefish, lobster, fish and meat. Products are available in a variety of sizes packaging and processed types.
