Technology group signs on for a further two years as the citrus body’s major corporate partner in the sorting equipment sector
Global food technology firm Tomra Food has announced the extension of its partnership with Citrus Australia.
The group has revealed that it will remain on board for a further two years as the peak body’s major corporate partner in the sorting equipment sector.
Tomra Food’s APAC division has hubs in Australia and works closely with Citrus Australia around developing packhouse machinery with fast and hygienic capabilities, including blemish detection and accurate grading.
“We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Tomra Food – they really are leaders in their field when it comes to sustainable and efficient sorting, grading and packing solutions for our members,” said Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock.
Tomra Food works closely with growers, packers, and food processors around the world, and Hancock said Citrus Australia’s partnership with the firm was “essential” to ensuring Australia’s citrus growers could stay on top of the latest in fast and efficient post-harvest technologies.
Paul Slupecki, APAC region leader at Tomra Food, said the new two-year partnership was an exciting one and that the company was committed to further improving post-harvest activities for Australia’s citrus growers.
“We look forward to continuing to improve the post-harvest sector for Australia’s citrus industry through this partnership,” he said.
“Our focus is always on finding ways to help improve sustainability, reduce food waste and increase productivity for growers and packhouses.”
As part of the ongoing partnership with Citrus Australia, Tomra said it will provide touring opportunities for growers and packers domestically and internationally and will host live equipment demonstrations and training sessions at various events across the country.
It will also work with Citrus Australia to conduct research on improving sorting processes and technologies which are specifically tailored for the Australian citrus industry.
Financing options for Citrus Australia members on sorting equipment and services will also be available through Tomra Food in the near future, it added.
