Latest Fruit Processing Industry News
Citrus Season in China
Citrus season has started.We receive a lot of consultation about our rotary weight sorting machine. Last month, our company took part in the 16th IFresh Asia Fruit & Vegetable Industry Expo in Shanghai, China. We showed our rotary weight sorting machine to our customers. This machine can be used to sort oranges, mandarin and lemons.
How to sort beet for size
You're probably no stranger to beet, it's a common root vegetable that comes in different varieties such as red, yellow and white. You've probably eaten it in salads, or cooked it in soups, or juiced it in smoothies. But did you know that beet is actually a superfood with many amazing nutritional and health benefits?
Gherkin grading machine
Gherkins are small cucumbers—typically 5–10 cm long, with thin, tender skin that bruises easily. They are prized for pickling, snacking, and gourmet salads. But their delicate nature makes them one of the most challenging vegetables to grade. Here's how a roller grader handles the job without damaging the fruit.
How to sort potatoes
Every harvest season, potato growers face the same dilemma: sorting potatoes by size is the key to higher prices — but doing it manually wastes time, delays sales, and eats into profits. Here's how a simple roller grader solves both problems.
Current status of blueberry market
South Africa and Chile are the main planting areas of blueberries in the world. Blueberries planted in these countries have been exported to many countries in the last few years. Because of the unpleasant climate, the yield of blueberries in Chili has decreased this year. The shortage of blueberries makes the price of blueberries increasing. It is good news for blueberry farmers in South Africa.
Cherry tomato cleaning, sorting and packaging machine
Cherry tomatoes are among the most popular specialty tomatoes on the market—prized for their sweet flavor, vibrant colors, and bite-sized convenience. But behind every perfect pack of cherry tomatoes lies a carefully designed processing line. A complete cleaning, sorting, and packaging solution turns a delicate harvest into a premium product.
Blueberry sorting grading machine
Currently, the global blueberry market is experiencing mixed performance. The Netherlands is grappling with ongoing shortages, particularly of Peruvian and South African blueberries, resulting in continued high prices and challenges for suppliers. In Germany, importers are facing a significant drop in volumes, leading to a doubling of prices and a shift to selling in smaller packages. The blueberry production in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is strong, and the market is mainly occupied by imported products from the southern hemisphere.
Why is demand for fresh fruits and vegetables stable in the European market
Europe is a large, diverse market with more than 530 million consumers and sales of more than €62 billion, accounting for 43% of the total global fresh fruit and vegetable trade. Although short-term demand and prices change frequently, overall demand is relatively stable and trading volume is large. Therefore, Europe is a good market among fruit and vegetable growers and exporters.