FirstFruits Marketing of Washington invests in robotic packing technology
The new additions improve the handling of fruit to ensure apples arrive in high-quality condition.
FirstFruits Marketing of Washington, Yakima, Wash., completed the installation of a new packing line and automated palletizing system at Broetje Orchards in Prescott, Wash.
The new additions improve the handling of fruit to ensure apples arrive in high-quality condition and maintain a longer shelf life at retail. The new systems also include improvements to the cold chain process to keep apples chilled from harvest to arrival.