Caruthers Raisins
How TOMRA helped a Leading Raisin Processor Elevate It’s Quality and Save Time
Quick Facts
- Client: Caruthers Raisins
- Location: Winters, California
- Sector: Raisin processing
- Solution: TOMRA 4C
Results at a Glance
- Impressive Performance: Greater than 97% detection performance on quality defects and foreign material.
- Strong Yield: A false reject rate of just 1% maximizes saleable product and yield.
- Faster Operator Uptime: An easier user experience powered by the intuitive XCD interface helps operators learn quickly and operate the machine with confidence.
- Quick Machine Cleaning: The open design of the 4C has made cleaning easier.
- Cleaner Pack-out: Greater foreign material removal delivers an easier packing process than ever before.
The 4C optical sorter has fundamentally transformed our production quality and operational efficiency.
The Solution: Why the TOMRA 4C?
TOMRA was chosen as the provider due to its long-standing relationship with Caruthers. The TOMRA 4C was selected for its performance and usability – a machine that gets the job done while being easy for operators to use day after day.
- Trust: Caruthers Raisins has been a TOMRA customer for over a decade and has found TOMRA machines to reliably deliver outstanding performance.
- Performance: Quality is everything at Caruthers, and the 4C delivers high detection performance on both defects and foreign materials.
- Unmatched Support: Caruthers Raisins cited great communication throughout the purchase and installation process
The Impact: Results that Drive Success
1. Performance that Delivers
Adding a TOMRA 4C to the line has allowed Caruthers Raisins to achieve an outstanding 97% removal rate on defects and foreign material.
2. Unrivaled Quality Control
The TOMRA 4C has enabled Caruthers Raisins to continue their proud tradition of quality:
"We have seen a measurable shift in the quality and consistency of our product."
3. Operator-Friendly Experience
The XCD interface on the 4C reduces the time and training required for operators and helps them save time on daily activities, such as setting up sort profiles.
Future-Ready Operations
on their first pass, meaning less re-work, more
efficiency and faster, cleaner pack out – every
time!
The 4C is not merely an incremental upgrade, it is a critical asset that has elevated our commitment to food safety and premium output.