Accurate sizing and handling are central to maintaining the quality and marketability of your produce. For carrots, potatoes and onions, sizing is especially important. With their non-uniform shape and variable textures, sizing root vegetables accurately and cost-effectively can be a challenge.

Wyma has recently added automatic bin warehousing to its portfolio of packing shed products. Automated warehousing systems (ASRS) have significant benefits for fruit and vegetable packers needing short term storage between washing, pre-grading and packing.

The food industry has long been associated with high consumption rates of water per ton of food product processed, with increasing volumes of wastewater generated while preparing produce for market. Water volumes used at each stage in the line are a major concern, particularly as tighter

Choosing the right size can have big implications, and not just with chillies!

Kalfresh Vegetables began as a small, family-owned business in Queensland, Australia. Today, it’s a multi-million dollar produce business that has a winning philosophy: “Innovate to keep growing.”

The fruit and vegetable processing industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.1% from 2017, to reach USD 346.05 billion by 2022. For growers and processors that means considerable opportunity, but also greater competition in most markets as participants seek to maximise

Gentle handling is important for fresh produce. From harvesting to processing, storage to delivery, each step is important.

Potato bruising is a serious problem that costs growers hundreds of millions of dollars every year.

Wyma Solutions (Wyma) are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Hornell as their new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

During the first few weeks of Vege-Polisher™ operation, the drive belts and synchronous belt will settle in and may stretch slightly. If belts lose tension, they can start to slip.