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Sorting, Grading & Packing of Perishables is a post-harvest handling service that prepares fruits and vegetables for storage, transport, and market dispatch. This service ensures uniform quality, improved presentation, and reduced damage to perishable produce.
Service Overview
After harvest and pre-cooling, perishable produce must be sorted, graded, and packed correctly to maintain quality and meet market or export standards. Improper sorting or packing can cause physical damage, uneven ripening, contamination, and rejection by buyers.
Sorting, Grading & Packing of Perishables provides organized packhouse operations that improve consistency, hygiene, and handling efficiency.
Scope of Work
Visual and physical sorting of produce
Removal of damaged, diseased, or sub-grade items
Grading based on size, weight, color, and maturity
Packing into crates, cartons, or consumer packs
Labeling and batch identification
Perishables Handled
Fruits (mango, apple, banana, grapes, citrus, etc.)
Vegetables (tomato, onion, potato, capsicum, etc.)
Leafy greens and herbs
Export-quality horticultural produce
Sorting & Packing Methodology
Commodity-specific grading standards
Manual and semi-automatic grading lines
Use of food-grade packing materials
Cushioning and ventilation inside packages
Hygiene control throughout operations
Operational & Market Benefits
Uniform quality and appearance
Reduced transit damage and wastage
Better price realization
Improved buyer and exporter confidence
Quality & Safety Standards
Operated by trained packhouse staff
Follows post-harvest and food safety norms
Maintains hygiene and contamination control
Suitable for domestic and export markets
Importance in Perishable Marketing
Proper sorting, grading, and packing add significant value to perishable produce. This service bridges the gap between harvest and market, ensuring produce reaches buyers in optimal condition.
