This new Cherry sorting technology is the direction that this industry is headed and a significant upgrade to the lines that have been used in the past. The new optical sorter helps to offset the rising cost and increasing shortage of labor in the packing plant, as we continue to improve the quality of our product, we are looking to automate the packing process. This new Cherry line gently sorts dark red cherries and automatically removes foreign material and defects, including soft fruit. The invention of this technology greatly reduces the manual sorting and physical labor needed on the line while maximizing product quality and shelf life.
As the cherries are sent speeding down the line at near lightning speeds, the optical sorters color cameras and lasers inspect each the size and color of each cherry while simultaneously inspecting the shape, and structural properties. Another significant advantage with optical sorting is the ability to remove fruit with scars, doubles, spurs, soft fruit and many other types of damage that helps to increase the shelf life of each box of cherries that we send to our customers.
Innovation is a hallmark practice at OG Packing. The invention of the cluster cutter revolutionized the packing industry and several harvesting techniques are now considered “industry-standards” throughout the world. We will continue to develop new ways to increase value and efficiency to our dedicated growers and retail customers.
OG Packing is one of California’s largest Cherry Grower/Shippers and a committed member of environmental sustainability and sold exclusively by Grower Direct Marketing, LLC
