Retailers understand the importance of visual appeal and flavor in their fresh produce aisles. However, the packaging process can sometimes compromise the quality of these products, leading to negative impacts on both the product itself and the supplier’s reputation. Delicate foods like lettuce and spinach are especially vulnerable to damage during packaging, making careful handling essential to maintain freshness and prevent any deterioration.
Recognizing these challenges, Yamato Scale, a Japanese company, has leveraged its expertise to develop innovative weighing and packaging solutions. Chun Ha, the United Kingdom Managing Director of Yamato Scales, explains how the OMEGA series, particularly the ADW-O-1214S model, integrates cutting-edge hardware with advanced software to package leafy vegetables effectively.
“The OMEGA ADW-O-1214S features spacious weighing bins specifically designed for processing leafy greens without compromising their quality. The unique contoured contact surface prevents the leaves from sticking, ensuring a smooth product flow with minimal damage. The automated process eliminates the need for manual intervention, while also reducing excessive packaging weight and increasing production efficiency by up to 10%. Additionally, there is a decrease in defective packaging and waste, aligning with sustainability goals,” says Chun Ha.
Moreover, the OMEGA series boasts an IP67 rating, allowing the machines to operate in wet conditions. They can be easily cleaned using water and detergents, meeting the stringent hygiene standards of the food industry. This technology offers benefits to all parties in the supply chain – food processors minimize product loss and enhance profitability, consumers receive fresh and undamaged produce, retailers save costs through extended shelf lives, and the environment benefits from reduced waste.
In conclusion, Chun Ha emphasizes, “The advantages of this technology extend to all stakeholders involved in the supply chain. By reducing product loss and improving profitability for food processors, ensuring fresh produce for consumers, saving costs for retailers, and promoting sustainability, the OMEGA series by Yamato Scale is a game-changer in the industry.”
For more information about Yamato Scale Benelux, please visit their website at www.yamatoscale.com or contact them via email at [email protected]
