8 Costly Peak Season Issues Crop Processors Should Avoid

Aerial view of two trucks filled with wood chips parked at a facility with a blue roof and stacks of wood, next to an unloading area.

How operational chaos during your busiest time drains profits—and the specific fixes that stop the bleeding Only 40-50% of harvested fruits and vegetables actually reach consumers. The other 50-60% is lost somewhere along the supply chain. That’s not a developing world problem. That’s happening right here in the most advanced food processing systems on earth. … Read more

Why Automated Grading Is No Longer Optional for Raw Produce Processors

Conveyor belt transporting freshly harvested potatoes in an industrial facility, featuring Raw Produce Grading and Automation for efficient sorting and processing.

Your line feels like it’s moving at 2,000 pounds per hour, and three of your most experienced graders called in sick. The summer crew you hired last week is still learning the difference between a #1 and #2 grade. Meanwhile, your largest customer rejected product because it didn’t meet their quality specs. Sound familiar? For … Read more