Agro Merchants Group, a cold storage and logistics solutions company, announced the addition of two new produce ripening chambers at its Vineland facility. This brings the total number of ripening chambers up to five, with a capacity of 150 pallets for ripening.
Elizabeth Lund, Managing Director of Agro Merchants Vineland explains the fruit ripening process: “After receiving a shipment of unripe produce, such as bananas and avocados, we can achieve a precise stage of ripeness within 1-4 days. We use ethylene gas, humidity and air circulation control to manage the ripening process. We have perfected the process over the years and there has been a great demand for this service amongst our customers.”
One of the biggest challenges in the industry used to be importing and getting perishables to shelves just in time when they’re ready for consumption. Nowadays most fruits are picked unripe to prevent spoilage and bruising during transport. This helps the industry tackle food waste and thanks to fruit ripening capabilities, consumers can enjoy produce at its best.
Last year, Agro Merchants Vineland made a significant investment in an eight-lane optical grader, which provides the company with the ability to grade citrus, avocados, and other commodities. The technology utilizes an array of cameras to photograph individual pieces of fruit, analyze defects, and grade the fruit accordingly – providing our customers with the best possible product grading and maximizing product yield.
For more information:
Agro Merchants Group
Tel: +1 (888) 599-5512
Email: info@agromerchants.com
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