Introduction
Quality is won or lost in the hours after harvest. Proper post-harvest handling preserves firmness, color, and taste before produce even reaches pre-cooling.
Why Post-Harvest Handling Matters
-
Gentle harvesting – trained pickers, clean tools, and field crates reduce bruising.
-
Shade & field cooling – staging under shade and rapid transport to packhouse lower pulp temperature.
-
Sanitation – chlorinated or peracetic wash, clean belts, and dry surfaces reduce microbial load.
Challenges in Early Handling
Late collection, hot staging areas, overloaded bins, and dirty water quickly accelerate decay and shorten shelf life.
Our Commitment
We implement harvest SOPs by commodity, provide ventilated field crates, run sanitation logs, and time every lot from harvest to pre-cooling to keep temperatures within spec.
Conclusion
Disciplined field-to-packhouse handling protects quality grades and market value before the cold chain even begins.