Have you ever wondered how blueberries are grown and processed on a large scale? More than 200 million pounds of blueberries are produced each year in North America. In this episode, we will explore how the blueberries are harvested with huge machines, and how they are sorted, washed, and packed. Advanced AI sorting scanners play a crucial role in separating ripe berries from unripe ones during harvesting. These scanners use computer vision to analyze the color, size, and firmness of each berry in real-time, ensuring only the highest-quality fruit is collected.

On large-scale blueberry farms, mechanical harvesters are often used to efficiently pick ripe berries. These machines use vibrating rods or combs to gently shake the berries off the bushes, and the fruit falls onto conveyors or catchment systems.

At the processing plant, the berries go through a sorting process to remove any remaining leaves, stems, or unripe berries. The berries then undergo a thorough washing process to remove any dirt or debris.

Packaging is also a crucial step: cleaned and sorted blueberries are then packed into various packaging formats, such as clamshells, punnets, or bulk containers. The packaging is designed to protect the berries during transportation and maintain their freshness.

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KOKAN Air Berry Harvester
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Wish Farms
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Elifab & Ellips Next Level Grading
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TOMRA
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GP Graders
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Friopacking
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California Giant Berry Farm
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INDUSER
https://www.induser.es/

East Coast Wild Blueberry
https://www.eastcoastwildblueberry.ca/

Packaging Automation
https://www.pal.co.uk/

Oxford Wild Blueberries
https://oxfordwildblueberries.com/

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