GEOSORT

Sorting and grading machine for delicate and round(ish) fruits

Consistent quality control for fruit with maximum value recovery

A batch of fruit only represents value when its quality is assessed reliably and the product reaches the right market segment.
GeoSort helps packing facilities sort fruit objectively and consistently by quality, color, size, and other product characteristics. This gives you more control over quality, sales channels, and packing processes.

GeoSort supports:

• Consistent quality assessment
• Less dependence on manual inspection
• Better product segmentation
• Compliance with retail specifications
• Processing of higher volumes
• Mmore control over quality data

CHALLENGE

Many packing facilities face the same challenges:

• Increasing quality requirements from customers
• A shortage of experienced staff
• The need for consistent product quality
• Pressure to get more value from the same harvest
• Growing volumes and shorter delivery times

In this context, reliable quality assessment is becoming increasingly important.

SOLUTION

GeoSort evaluates each fruit according to preset quality criteria and automatically sorts the product into the required quality classes.
This creates a repeatable sorting result that does not depend on individual judgement. It also makes it easier to serve different markets and customers with consistent product quality.

What does this deliver operationally?
Customers choose GeoSort because they want more control over their process. Commonly mentioned benefits include:

• Better utilization of available product flows
• Greater uniformity within packed batches
• Fewer discussions about quality
• More efficient use of labor
• Better support for sales decisions
• Geater flexibility toward different customers

TECHNOLOGY

Behind GeoSort is advanced inspection technology that automatically analyzes various quality characteristics during the sorting process.
Depending on the product and configuration, GeoSort can assess, among other things:

• Size and shape
• Color
• External defects (iQS)
• Internal quality deviations (iFA)

The collected data not only supports sorting, but also provides insight into product quality and process performance.

APPLICATIONS

GeoSort is used worldwide for a wide range of fruit types and business situations.

• Apples, from firm to very delicate varieties
• Tomatoes, including cluster/tomatoes (on the vine) and delicate varieties
• Stone fruit, such as peaches, nectarines, plums
• Kiwi fruits

GROWING PACKING FACLITIES

For companies that want to increase capacity without compromising on quality.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is GeoSort suitable for my product?
  That depends on the product, the required capacity, and the quality criteria. That is why we always look at the complete situation before proposing a solution.
• Can GeoSort be integrated into an existing line?
  In some cases, integration into an existing line is possible. This depends on the line layout, controls, product flow, and the equipment already in place. Communication between machines from different suppliers can be technically complex (and not desirable), so we always assess the complete situation before recommending a solution.
• Is presorting necessary?
  Not always. For some companies, presorting offers clear benefits. For others, a traditional sorting strategy may be a better fit. The best solution depends on your business objectives and process layout.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

No two packing facilities are the same. That is why GREEFA projects do not start with a machine, but with an analysis of the process, the products, and the objectives.

With experience in sorting, quality control, packing, and complete line integration, GREEFA supports both standard solutions and complex projects worldwide.

We would be pleased to show you the solutions we have developed and built for other customers.

GeoSort stainless steel

For specific processing environments, GeoSort is also available in a stainless steel version. This can be useful where hygiene, cleaning requirements, or operating conditions call for a more robust machine design.