A New shift in the supply chain for fresh produce

Traditionally, produce would go from a packhouse to supermarket without much flexibility around pack types. But today, one can see a growing demand of both  flexibility and quality assurance, as packs handle a wealth of different produce types and service a variety of customers. Repackers sit between the packhouse and the supermarket and add value to a product by packing in a way that appeals to retail and local consumer demographics. They also sort the produce just before it reaches the consumer, ensuring that premium produce is delivered in a premium pack. 

 

Much of the repack industry is still packing produce by hand, and many are experiencing issues concerning labor efficiency and demand fluctuations as large orders are received. To meet the growing demands of consumers and supermarkets and resolve labor complications, more and more repackers are investing in sorting and packing technology to increase operational efficiency through automation.

 

Compac, the  world-class service strategic partner providing integrated post-harvest solutions and services to the global fresh produce industry, stands on idea that technology increases efficiency and adds value to business. Sorting produce by its weight, color and shape, as well as internal and external defects, allows to create more sophisticated products for retail sale, increasing the utilization of their input produce. 

 

To achieve its world-known position Compac operates a number of centers of excellence, regional offices and manufacturing locations within the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.