Recently, Fstsort completed the production and testing of a coconut grading and processing line. The equipment is currently being loaded and prepared for shipment to Cote d'Ivoire.This processing line includes an elevator, air dryers, roller inspection table and electronic weighing and grading machine. It has the characteristics of simple operation and high flexibility, and can be applied to the efficient grading needs of various tropical fruits such as coconuts.
As an important country for coconut planting and export, Cote d'Ivoire has a stable coconut production throughout the year, and its products are widely exported to the international market. From picking to export, it needs to go through multiple links of processing, storage and transportation. If it is not handled properly, it will not only lead to increased losses, but also reduce market competitiveness.
Here are some key post-harvest strategies that can help reduce losses and improve coconut quality and economic benefits:
1. Harvesting stage: ensuring maturity and harvesting methods
The maturity of coconuts is crucial to maintaining quality during storage and transportation. Coconuts harvested too early are prone to water loss and shrinkage, while over-ripe coconuts may rot during transportation. Therefore, the appropriate maturity should be selected for harvesting according to market demand. At the same time, a gentle harvesting method should be used to avoid mechanical damage and cracks.
2. Preliminary cleaning and grading
The coconuts need to be quickly cleaned of surface dirt and broken leaves after harvesting, and preliminary grading is performed. Equipment such as air dryers and fruit picking tables can effectively remove external impurities and grade coconuts by size, weight or appearance, laying the foundation for subsequent processing.
3. Packaging and storage
Reasonable packaging can effectively reduce mechanical damage to coconuts during transportation. Using packaging materials that are breathable and can protect coconuts, such as sacks or plastic mesh bags, can extend the shelf life. In addition, coconuts should be stored in a ventilated, dry environment with appropriate temperature, avoiding direct sunlight and high humidity.
4. Upgrade of grading and processing technology
Modern grading equipment, such as electronic weighing and grading machines, can accurately grade coconuts according to their weight and size. In order to meet the market's strict requirements for coconut specifications, Fstsort grader can efficiently process mainstream specifications such as A40 (550g-650g), B50 (400g-549g), and A35 (650g-900g) through precise weighing and grading technology. Grading can not only improve the accuracy of market pricing, but also allow export customers to obtain more stable product quality and reduce the return rate due to non-conformance with specifications.
5. Transportation management and logistics optimization
Long-distance transportation of coconuts requires control of the temperature and humidity of the transportation environment to prevent mildew in high temperature and high humidity environments. In addition, the use of graded products can optimize the packing rate, reduce gap waste, and reduce transportation costs.
6. Strengthen post-harvest management awareness
Cultivating the post-harvest management awareness of growers and handlers is particularly important to reduce coconut losses. Through training, we can promote the use of post-harvest processing technology and equipment to improve the overall efficiency and quality of the industry.
The post-harvest treatment of coconuts is not only related to economic benefits, but also crucial to international market competitiveness. By introducing professional equipment and optimizing post-harvest processes, companies and growers can significantly reduce losses and achieve high-quality, high-value industrial upgrades.
After that, our team will continue to focus on the transportation and installation of the coconut grading machine to ensure that the customer can put it into production smoothly. At the same time, we will also take this opportunity to continue to expand the international market and provide efficient and professional processing equipment and service support for the fruit and vegetable industry in more countries.