INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
PROJECT per hectare either as their managers look after the plant ’ s wellbeing and avoid “ overstressing ” it , and more importantly , this strategy looks after the plant for many years to come .
This family-run business puts a strong emphasis on staff relations and many staff have a significant history with many years of dedicated service under the belt . The family aims to prioritise the supply of quality products through a sustainable production chain with a strong emphasis on food safety , sustainable water usage , fair treatment of farm workers , and satisfying their customers by building sustainable long term relationships at that level .
THE FACILITY AND PRODUCTION PROCESS The farm comprises a 4000 square metre pack house which is meticulously maintained and the most advanced technologies are used with a strict control protocol on every aspect of the operation . One such aspect is that the fruit is fully traceable to the orchard where it was picked .
To harvest the fruit at the most optimum pulp temperatures , the orchard teams start harvesting around 05h00 until 10h00 . Within 20 to 30 minutes the harvested grapes get transported to the specialised pre-cooler where each pallet gets cooled down to the correct pulp core temperature with 95 % RH .
One of the three packing lines at Agrostar in Egypt .
Installing the RH system using the stainless steel channels . The installation support organised by farm management was absolutely out of this world on all levels ! Again proof that they are a quality outfit !
Part of the Agrostar management team , discussing the day ’ s work and preparing for the next day .
A special dedicated machine room was build by the farm to accommodate the whole new RH installation .
Within 20 to 30 minutes the harvested grapes get transported
to the specialised pre-cooler
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