Fruits & Vegetables

Quality inspection and grading are fundamental steps in the agricultural supply chain that ensure consumers can access safe, fresh, and flavorful fruits and vegetables. These processes provide a standardized approach to assess the quality and value of produce. 

However, agriculture labor shortages are driving the fruit and vegetable industry to consider new ways to meet demands, reduce costs, and drive profits. There are also inherent limitations when relying solely on manual inspectors and sorters to sort, grade, and detect foreign materials on processing lines. Additionally, minimizing food waste is crucial, as it has economic and environmental consequences. Accurate grading and foreign material detection are vital in this regard. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) grading and foreign material detection systems are revolutionizing the fruit and vegetable industry by enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, improving product quality, and fortifying food safety programs. The adoption of AI in the fruit and vegetable sector is a testament to the industry's commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.