Ensuring fruit quality
The Gielen family, founders of Royal Fruit Company, has been growing cherries since 1960. In order to make sure they deliver nothing but premium quality cherries, the company uses the latest state-of-the-art technologies such as hydro cooling and a modern optical sorting line.
Once picked, the cherries are chilled within the hour by way of hydro cooling before being sorted and packed the very next day. This short chain approach makes sure customers get the freshest possible product. The sorting machine transports the cherries with plenty of water which is key, as this makes sure the cherries are treated very gently. In this respect, a proficient hygiene policy is crucial. Being able to continuously use clean water, both during the hydro cooling and the sorting process, is what makes all the difference.