Profileprint, a Singapore-based innovator in AI-powered solutions, has unveiled its latest product: the Mini Beluga. This new offering is designed to make quality assessment more accessible, especially for smaller businesses in the coffee value chain.

From the Beluga to the Mini Beluga

The company’s previous products, the Beluga and Orca, were tailored for laboratory or enterprise use. In contrast, the Mini Beluga is compact, lightweight, and affordable, making it suitable for on-the-go assessments.

“We stripped down some of the AI tools and made it more curated, so it could serve users who need less complexity but still require reliable quality data,” shared Nicolette Yeo, head of marketing at Profileprint.

Addressing Market Needs

The launch of the Mini Beluga follows feedback from potential users who expressed interest in Profileprint’s technology but found the previous $25,000 solutions too costly. Yeo explained, “The bigger need wasn’t just portability; it was affordability.”

This product is aimed at smaller coffee producers, cooperatives, traders, and roasters, providing essential tools for assessing quality efficiently and effectively.

Compact and Functional Design

The Mini Beluga measures approximately 21 centimeters in height and weighs around 1.3 kilograms, making it easily portable. “By making it smaller, lighter, and more affordable, it can be utilized wherever needed—whether on a farm, in a factory, or at a warehouse,” Yeo said.

Standardizing Quality Across the Coffee Supply Chain

Profileprint aims to resolve quality mismatches prevalent in the coffee supply chain. “Quality perception can vary widely, which can lead to shipment disputes and other issues,” Yeo noted.

The Mini Beluga is designed to bridge these gaps by enabling sellers and buyers to assess coffee quality using standardized parameters throughout transactions.

This objective profiling allows producers to evaluate their beans accurately before selling, while buyers can confirm the quality of incoming shipments—enhancing transparency and trust.

Aiding Decision-Making, Not Replacing Experts

Yeo emphasized that Mini Beluga is intended to complement human expertise, not replace it. “We don’t want AI to replace people. Our technology doesn’t dictate quality; it provides consistent data for users to make informed decisions,” she explained.

The company plans to focus on the coffee sector initially, where the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scoring system is well-established. “With coffee, the SCA framework provides a clear reference that is familiar to everyone in the industry,” Yeo stated.

For industries lacking standardized grading systems, such as tea, Profileprint offers customized solutions tailored to specific company needs.