Turnkey solutions for the processing and packaging of blueberries

With over a century of experience in the fruit and vegetable sector and more than 60 years in the post-harvest machinery industry, the MAF RODA Group has established itself as an international leader in the design and manufacture of technological solutions for processing fresh fruits and vegetables. Driven by its expertise and a strong commitment to innovation, the company develops comprehensive systems that cover every stage of the blueberry post-harvest process from product intake and treatment to grading, packaging, boxing, and final palletizing.

Automatic Feeding Systems

MAF RODA automatic feeding systems are designed to optimize line production and efficiency through continuous, uniform, and gentle tipping, achieving a high fill rate while ensuring delicate fruit handling.

BERRYWAY: Grading Systems

The Berryway grader minimizes impacts on blueberries to a level never before seen on the market. Much smoother transitions and direct-exit filling from the grader significantly reduce bruising. The system's exclusive enhancements preserve blueberry quality as well as its natural protective coating, known as bloom.

BERRYSCAN G7: Quality System

Berryscan G7 is an advanced electronic system for analyzing external fruit quality. Thanks to high-resolution image capture with multispectral cameras and full 360° rotation, it obtains a complete view of each berry, enabling highly accurate and reliable inspections.

Its multispectral technology allows for exact and uniform blueberry grading based on parameters such as color, diameter, external quality, morphology, and up to three levels of firmness.

In addition, the new AI-powered BerryQS software stands out for its intuitive, user-friendly interface, enabling fast and efficient setup that simplifies daily operations and reduces adjustment times. Furthermore, it is now capable of detecting sweetness and acidity levels, incorporating a new grading criterion that achieves greater flavor uniformity in blueberries and a more consistent, satisfying eating experience for the end consumer.

Automatic Packing Systems

The wide variety of packing systems for blueberries ranges from bulk box filling by weight to filling small formats such as punnets, clamshells, and cups, thereby covering all market needs.

One example, among many others, is the multi-format small-pack filler, which adapts to various small packaging formats while maintaining a high and uniform production rate.