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Do you know how to grade blueberries accurately and quickly

Do you know how to grade blueberries accurately and quickly

Grading blueberries accurately and quickly requires the right balance of speed, gentleness, and precision. This guide covers the complete process: leaf removal, manual defect sorting, diameter-based sizing (custom holes from 14mm to 22mm), and automatic punnet packing for retail-ready 125g, 150g, and 250g clamshells. A multi-head weigher fills each punnet with ±2g accuracy at 35–50 packs per minute. Fstsort’s blueberry graders feature low-drop heights and soft contact surfaces to preserve the natural waxy bloom and extend shelf life. Solutions available for small farms (drum graders 300–500 kg/h) and large packhouses (belt graders up to 1 t/h).

Lebanese tomato sorting machine

Lebanese tomato sorting machine

Lebanese tomatoes, are a large-fruited tomato variety with a fleshy texture (not mealy by any means) and a wonderful flavor. The fruit is very large, round, flat, weighing 500-800 grams, with a ribbed top. Pink in color and excellent in taste.

Lime Washing Drying and Sorting Line

Lime Washing Drying and Sorting Line

Lime is popular in America. There is nearly doesn’t plant lime in America, the main source of lime is importing it from other countries. Mexico is near America and it plants many limes. Mexico has been the largest lime producer and exporter for many years. This country produces about 3,000,000 tons of lime each year.

Citrus processing machine

Citrus processing machine

With the rapid development of the fruit and vegetable industry, fruit and vegetable processing machines have gradually entered the vision of merchants. The traditional manual sorting method has gradually become outdated. Not only is the sorting efficiency low, but the effect is difficult to satisfy. Machine sorting has improved this shortcoming, not only The sorting efficiency is fast and the sorting effect is very good, and it is gradually welcomed by most manufacturers.

Apple grading machine sorting fresh apples by weight and quality in a modern packing house

What Is Apple Grading and Sorting? A Guide to Apple Grading Machines for Packing Houses

Apple grading machines are essential for modern packing houses. This guide explains electronic weight grading (±2g accuracy), optical sorting, and key differences from mechanical grading. Based on standards from Washington State, South Tyrol, and China’s major apple-growing regions (Shandong, Shaanxi). Learn how to preserve fruit quality and access premium markets.*

Lime sorting machine

Lime sorting machine

Lime is a citrus fruit that is usually round, green, and 3-6 cm in diameter. Lime is rich in vitamin C, has a sour taste, and is often used to enhance the flavor of foods and beverages. They grow year-round.

Broccoli Washing Drying and Grading Line

Broccoli Washing Drying and Grading Line

Broccoli is a particular rich in vitamin C and Vitamin K, so it is one of the world’s most popular vegetables. Broccoli is always cut into pieces, packed with bags and sold at a local market. So before we sell it at supermarkets, we need to cut whole broccoli into pieces.

Dutch red onion grading machine

Dutch red onion shortage

European onion production has dropped significantly—and red onions are in especially short supply. Prices are spiking across multiple markets, and buyers are paying a premium for larger sizes (over 60mm). For growers who can meet this demand, the opportunity is clear. But capturing it starts with one simple step: sorting your onions accurately.