About Us

Alex Stewart Agriculture is a premier provider of inspection, testing, and certification services for the global agricultural sector. With over 40 years of industry experience, the company operates a robust international network that ensures the quality, safety, and compliance of commodities across the supply chain.

As a UKAS-accredited laboratory (number 4352) operating to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards, Alex Stewart Agriculture is committed to providing accurate and reliable data to facilitate international trade.

Our Expertise

Our technical competence is built upon decades of experience in the testing and inspection of soft commodities. We maintain a presence in over 40 countries, allowing us to provide rapid, flexible, and comprehensive solutions for our global clientele.

Our laboratories are staffed by highly qualified chemists and technical experts who utilize state-of-the-art analytical equipment to perform precise testing. We are proud to hold memberships and accreditations with prestigious industry bodies including GAFTA, FOSFA, TIC Council, and DEFRA, ensuring that our operations meet the highest international standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Products & Services

We offer an extensive range of services designed to support the international trading of agricultural commodities:

  • Inspection and Sampling: Our experienced inspectors oversee cargo supervision, weighing, and sampling during all phases of transportation to ensure qualitative and quantitative accuracy.
  • Laboratory Analysis: We provide accredited testing for food and pet food, environmental samples, oils, oilseeds, fats, grain, feed, fertilizers, biomass, and sugar.
  • Collateral Management: Comprehensive management solutions to secure and monitor commodity inventories.
  • Compliance and Certification: We ensure all goods meet the stringent requirements of trade associations and government regulations, providing the necessary documentation to facilitate smooth cross-border transactions.

By leveraging the specialized expertise of our associated entities, including A Norman Tate and Huson and Hardwick, Alex Stewart Agriculture remains a leader in safeguarding the integrity of the global food supply chain.