LIVE from Fruit Logistica: The latest AI-driven breakthroughs in smarter fruit packing

At Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, UNITEC highlights its latest advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics. With expertise in over 50 fruit varieties and fully in-house technology development, UNITEC remains committed to helping the produce industry improve efficiency and quality.

"Fruit Logistica is a great opportunity for us to connect with industry leaders, understand their needs, and showcase our latest innovations designed for Packing Houses worldwide," says Nour Abdrabbo, Global Sales Director at UNITEC Group.

Abdrabbo emphasizes that ongoing conversations with customers drive innovation. "Listening to our customers helps us refine our technology and strengthen our industry connections. Our mission, ‘We Work for Your Results,’ reflects this commitment."

UNITEC President Angelo Benedetti adds, "We tackle challenges like climate change and supply chain delays with our passion for research and customer service. Our century-long experience and unmatched R&D capabilities allow us to develop cutting-edge solutions, from fruit quality selection to automation and robotics."

At the event, UNITEC unveiled several innovations, focusing on AI integration to enhance system performance. These advancements build on the company’s strong foundation in hardware and vision technology, ensuring continuous improvement.

What UNITEC presents at Fruit Logistica 2025:

-Blueberries Sampling Machine UNICAL 222: A compact pre-sorting tool that provides early quality insights for blueberry batches. Features high-tech external and internal quality selection with Blueberry Vision 3 and UNIQ Blueberry for precise Brix and acidity detection.

-UNICAL 200 Cherry Sorter with Cherry Vision 3.5 AI: Uses AI to detect defects like cracks and cuts, even in difficult conditions. Includes UNI AI SOFT for soft fruit identification and high-precision defect detection.

-UNICAL 10.0 Sorter with Avocados Sort and UNIQ Avocados: Handles different fruit types (avocados, oranges, peaches) without causing damage, ensuring gentle, accurate sorting.

-UNIQ Internal Quality Selection Systems: Advanced quality detection for various fruits, including blueberry, cherry, tomato, kiwi, peach, mandarin, plum, apricot, orange, and pomegranate.

-UNICAL 222 with Hazelnut Vision 4.0 AI: Uses AI to accurately sort hazelnuts based on defects, shape, size, and color, for both shelled and unshelled nuts.

-UNI SMART TRAY FILLER: Automates fruit packing for peaches, nectarines, and apples using a robotic "pick and place" system, optimizing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

-UNICAL 244 DATES Sorter with Dates Sort 3 and UNIQ Dates: Specially designed for sorting small to medium-sized fruits like dates, olives, walnuts, and chestnuts, improving efficiency and reducing manual handling costs.

-UNIQ Internal Quality Selection Systems: Expanded range for apples, pears, avocados, dates, and onions.

-UNI SMART PACKER: A robotic system for packing clamshell and heat-sealed trays, ensuring secure closure while reducing manual labor and maintaining high production rates.

-Robotic Cell for Depalletization, Deposit, and Palletization: Fully automated solution that optimizes crate handling, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency through AI-driven adjustments.

UNITEC continues to push the boundaries of automation and AI in the produce industry. At Fruit Logistica 2025, the company demonstrates how its in-house technologies enhance sorting, quality control, and automation, ultimately helping businesses achieve better results. Pass by Hall 4.1 - Stand A-10 / A-20 / B-10 or send your inquiry for a free consultation.