Tomra Food unveils industry-changing 5s blueberry, spectrim with LUCAi™ sorting solution

TOMRA Food today announced the launch of the 5S Blueberry, a breakthrough sorting and grading solution engineered to transform blueberry packhouse operations worldwide. Designed around the delicate nature of blueberries, the 5S Blueberry sets a new benchmark for precision, product protection, and operational efficiency.

Blueberries are prized for their flavor, nutrition, and natural bloom. Preserving that quality demands accuracy at every stage of handling. The 5S Blueberry delivers exactly that, offering measurable value to packhouses of every size.

Troy Cleaver, Senior Product Manager at TOMRA Food, said:

“At TOMRA Food, we focused on what truly matters to blueberry growers and packers: bloom retention, low‑impact handling, grading accuracy, and optimized throughput. The 5S Blueberry is designed to protect the fruit’s natural integrity while giving operators unprecedented control.”

Engineered to optimize deep learning technology

The system is powered by Spectrim with LUCAi™, TOMRA’s advanced vision and Deep learning platform. Operators gain clear visibility into the value markers that matter most, enabling confident, data‑driven decisions.

Cleaver added:

“There’s no magic box here. Just decades of deep understanding about what creates blueberry value.” 

Every mechanical interaction from infeed to discharge, has been meticulously refined to minimize abrasion, pressure loading, and drop heights. This ensures berries maintain their protective coating and visual appeal, leaving the facility in the best possible condition.

First‑Pass Accuracy That Elevates Every Berry

By combining precise defect detection with advanced classification, the 5S Blueberry delivers consistent, high‑value selection on the first pass. It doesn’t simply process fruit — it enhances the worth of every berry while safeguarding quality and improving efficiency. More than a vision system, the 5S Blueberry represents a complete re‑engineering of the grading journey. TOMRA’s team examined each step of handling, singulation, and selection to ensure the gentlest, most effective process possible. Packhouses globally are facing increasing challenges from environmental effects or increasing customer demands. The 5S Blueberry helps alleviate some of these and put the control and precision back in the hands of the packhouse.

Built for Year‑Round Performance

Designed for continuous, year-round operation, the 5S Blueberry features:

• Dehydration detection
• Precision grading and sorting
• Dynamic operator feedback
• High throughput capacity
• Exceptional bloom preservation and gentle handling
• Proprietary transfer cushion technology
• Durable, easy‑to‑clean components
• An intuitive interface adaptable to seasonal needs

TOMRA Food also offers fully integrated blueberry line solutions, enabling packhouses to streamline operations with a single trusted partner.

About TOMRA Food

TOMRA Food designs and manufactures sensor-based sorting machines and integrated post-harvest solutions transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss, by making sure Every Resource Counts™. The company installations at food growers, packers and processors around the world for Confectionery, Fruit, Dried fruit, Grains and Seeds, Potatoes, Proteins, Nuts, and Vegetables.

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