Hear from TOMRA Food customers from around the world

Ingomar - Tomatoes - United States

At Ingomar Packing Company, delivering consistent, high-quality tomato products is essential. To achieve this, they chose TOMRA’s advanced 5B sorting technology, which uses AI and high-resolution sensors to detect foreign materials, improve product quality, and reduce labor. The result is more efficient operations, higher yield, and a more reliable final product for customers worldwide.

Charles Liégeois — A Family Legacy Reaching Zero-Defect Coffee with TOMRA

Discover how Charles Liégeois Roastery achieved zero-defect coffee using the TOMRA 5C optical sorter—eliminating foreign objects, removing quakers, and ensuring perfect whole-bean quality.

Abellafruits - Apples and peaches - Spain

Abellafruits enhances grading and packaging with TOMRA 5S Advanced, achieving greater efficiency, quality, and operational control.

How Prima Noce achieves 1/500lbs shell/fiber piece count in walnuts with TOMRA Food

Prima Noce sets industry standards in walnut quality with TOMRA Food's advanced 5C Sorters—boosting yield, reducing defects, and exceeding USDA grading specs through innovative sorting technology.

Omega Walnut boosts yields, quality, and grower returns with TOMRA 5C

In 2024, Omega Walnut added two TOMRA 5C sorters to its premium California walnut line. With the 5C, the team have helped achieve even the highest quality standards and adapt to changing customer expectations, including lighter colors.

How Del Rey Avocado boosted production by 72% without expanding their facility

When Jessica Hunter, CEO of Del Rey Avocado, began exploring ways to increase production, she was facing a common challenge in California’s agriculture industry: limited space. “We needed to do more with what we already had,” she recalls. “Square footage isn’t something we can just add. The only real option was to work smarter.” That’s when Hunter turned to TOMRA. Four years after installing their sorting and grading equipment, the decision has proven to be a turning point for the company.

Decai Agriculture - Blueberries - China

When Decai Agriculture decided to build a fully automated and integrated blueberry line for 5,000 acres of blueberry plantations, they chose TOMRA Food. From pre-cooling to palletizing, TOMRA Food and our LUCAi™ blueberry solution continue to help Decai achieve their vision of a 'blueberry dreamland.'

How Packing Merquén achieved 2,700 kg per hour throughput while outperforming Category 1 walnut sorting standards

Quelen Fruit is a holding of fruit companies that owns Packing Merquén, a fresh fruit and nut processing company that has been in operation for four years.  Together with TOMRA Food, Packing Merquén designed and installed a cascading sorting process to achieve the perfect sorting program. The configuration unlocked 2,700 kg per hour while achieving one shell per 500 kg, outperforming Category 1 standards.

Sackett Ranch - Potato Chips - USA

Sackett Ranch, a partner to a prominent potato chip producer since the 1960s, placed their trust in TOMRA sorters to help meet strict quality guidelines for potatoes. Since its investment in the TOMRA 3A and the TOMRA 5A potato sorting technology, Sackett Ranch has increased the quality of the potatoes delivered to the potato chip processing plant.

Logofruits - Blueberries - Portugal

Logofruits' state-of-the-art plant allows them to provide their customer base with quality products fitting every customer's specifications. Thanks to machines such as the KATO 260, LUCAi™, and CURO, their new integrated TOMRA Food sorting and grading line allows them to boost the automatization process of their sorting and packing.

Perla Fruit - Fruit - Türkiye

One of Türkiye's leading exporters of fresh fruit and vegetables is strengthening its market position by using line technologies from TOMRA Food.

De Marchi - Fruit & Vegetables - Brazil

Brazilian vegetable and fruit producer, the De Marchi Group, achieved a 30% increase in productivity by replacing a completely manual production process to the TOMRA 5B. Working with TOMRA means their plants easily meet product safety standards and increase the quality of their product.

Agroexport Internacional SA de CV - Avocados - Mexico

In this Customer Story, we learn more about Agroexport Internacional SA de CV from Mexico. The company was founded in 2002 by Alfredo Rodríguez and his wife Laure Lemus. Their main focus is almost exclusively Hass Avocados, a variety of avocados with dark-green bumpy skin. In order to improve efficiency and quality, and to reduce labor, Agroexport was looking for a trustworthy automated solution.

Bizz Corporation - Processed Potatoes - India

With the TOMRA 5B sorter, Bizz's potato chip and nankeen operations now boast an efficiency of over 95% — despite input defect levels of 15-20%. The sorter has also shown impressive rejection rates, with only one in eight french fries rejected for 10x10 cut sizes, and a capacity of over 6.5 tons per hour. Bizz also uses the TOMRA Orbit Steam Peeler and has significantly reduced food losses during peeling to less than 7.5%.

McCall Farms - Green Beans - United States

The TOMRA 5B optical sorter has helped this well-established family business achieve a 16-fold increase in throughput, improved the removal of foreign materials and defective product, and reduced reliance on hard-to-find manual labor.

Hove Ter Hille - Potatoes - Belgium

At Hove Ter Hille, they wanted to be able to store their potatoes without losing space to foreign material and also be able to do that with fewer personnel. Nowadays, finding people to work in food sorting is almost impossible. If you find personnel, they can't work as fast as a machine, and it's also not affordable. The TOMRA 3A sorting machine for ground potatoes is an investment that brings all sorts of advantages.

Xiangjia Juyou Hunan - Citrus - China

Product quality, quantities, and consumer satisfaction have all increased since this ambitious business in Hunan Province purchased TOMRA’s state-of-the-art sorting and grading solutions.

Douyuan - IQF Vegetables - China

Douyuan Food Co. has significantly benefited from using TOMRA's sorting machines, doubling efficiency and increasing productivity in processing various types of frozen vegetables.

Özler Tarim - Citrus - Türkiye

Thanks to TOMRA Food’s sorting and grading technologies, leading Turkish citrus exporter Özler Tarım has improved product quality and doubled capacity in just one year.

Guijie Guangxi - Citrus - China

Guijie Guangxi, a major citrus producer in China, has significantly improved its operations by installing a state-of-the-art 12-lane sorting and packing line from TOMRA Food. This integrated solution has the capacity to handle three million pieces of citrus fruit per day during peak season, enabling Guijie Guangxi to efficiently process its 1,300 hectares (3,300 acres) of citrus orchards and reduce the number of round-trips by forklift trucks by 60%.

Barbero - Hazelnuts - Italy

Fillmore Piru - Citrus - United States

Fillimore Peru delivers just-picked California citrus freshness to their customers. By working with TOMRA, the packhouse has improved their efficiency by reducing labor costs, increasing throughput, and enhancing product quality.

Quality Fruit Growers - Cherries - Chile

With 7 unique views of each cherry, InVision2 with TotalView is the only inspection technology capable of inspecting 100% of the surface of the fruit, without blind spots, at full production speeds. Compared to other sorters, TotalView's end-view cameras are located at lower inspection angles and closer to the fruit. This results in superior image quality and improved identification of nose cracks, stem bowl mildew, and suture splits.

Polehn Farms - Cherries - United States

At Polehn Farms, they know how a beautiful decluttered cherry makes a difference to the final customer. When the cherries are nicely presented, they are more attractive. And they choose TOMRA's unique technology for cherry cluster separation: The Cascade Singulator, which improves cluster separation, eliminates mechanical damage on fruit, and ensures a better presentation of the final product of our customer Polehn Farms, Oregon, USA.

Agricola El Alamo - Blueberries - Chile

Agricola El Alamo, located in Chile, discusses their experience with our integrated Blueberry solution.

Agricola Cerro Prieto - Avocados - Peru

With TOMRA’s Spectrim system, ACP has increased it’s packout from a maximum of 40 tonnes to 60 tonnes per hour. We are proud to work alongside ACP supporting their vision.

Ceravolo Orchards - Apples - Australia

The Ceravolo family has been growing fruit in the Adelaide Hills for three generations. The combination of the Spectrim and Inspectra2 guarantee their customers an excellent quality product.

Giacovelli - Cherries - Italy

The Locorotondo-based company, one of Italy’s leading cherry producers, started the 2022 season with a new Invision 2 optical sorter from TOMRA Food, installed at the plant in Turi (Bari). This technology has enabled Giacovelli to improve its product quality, reduce waste, and lower labor costs.

Inaba Peanut - Nuts - Japan

By replacing traditional manual sorting methods with this advanced technology, Inaba Peanuts achieved higher production rates to meet growing demand, addressing labor shortages, reducing food waste, and enhancing yields.

Begro - IQF Vegetables - Belgium

From Belgium, family business Begro explains how TOMRA has helped it live up to its motto of 'Great taste in frozen foods'.

Trypol Pack - Brussel Sprouts - Belgium

Trypol Pack is a cooperative of Belgian farmers, based in Flanders, specialising in Brussels sprouts. A production they excel in, and now the TOMRA sorting machines will help them to bring European consumers the best quality.

Tugrul Tarim - Dried Fruit - Türkiye

One of the world's leading dried grape processing facilities has benefited greatly since investing in TOMRA Food's innovative new sorting solution.

Sustenir Agricultur - Leafy Greens - Singapore

Harvesting daily in a high-rise building in Singapore, Sustenir Agriculture has enhanced product quality and reduced food waste by using a TOMRA optical sorting machine

Oliveira Pinho & Filhos - Potatoes and Onions - Portugal

Oliveira Pinho & Filhos, a family business located in the municipality of Mira (Portugal) dedicated to the trade of bagged potatoes and onions, purchased a Sentinel II optical food sorter from TOMRA. This machine is equipped with the latest pulsed LED technology for sorting food at a higher speed than earlier models.

BS Cocinados - Potatoes - Spain

The TOMRA 5B's ability to detect millimeter-sized black spots on potato slices enhances BS Cocinados' product quality, giving them a competitive edge. BS Cocinados can now ensure the production of flawless potatoes, free from green skin, rot, or damage, guaranteeing a zero-defect output — and access international market and top-tier customers.

Duchemin - Potatoes - France

Duchemin produces La Ferme du Val D’odon potatoes, a premium brand demanding perfection in quality. With the TOMRA 3A high-performance sorting machine, Duchemin guarantees that only top-quality potatoes reach the market, leading to enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.

Fevita - IQF Vegetables - Hungary

Fevita is Hungary's largest frozen food producer and a leading global exporter - with 200+ employees processing more than 32,000 tons of vegetables per annum. By choosing TOMRA,  Fevita has significantly improved its processing efficiency, increasing its capacity to 8-12 tons per hour and reducing waste while meeting strict quality and safety standards for global customers.

Flandre Pomme de Terre - Potatoes - France

Flandre Pomme de Terre works with TOMRA to enhance its production capacity, ensuring a premium product for their customers. Additionally, the technology has helped Flandre Pomme de Terre maintain high-quality standards, leading to increased profitability and customer satisfaction.

Vitafoods - Berries - Chile

The Chilean company put its trust on TOMRA Food once again in order to optimize its sorting process and continue to offer premium quality frozen raspberries. Ten years ago, Vitafoods (formerly Hortifrut and Alifrut separately) opted for the brand for its blueberry production and acquired TOMRA technology. On the back of their positive experience, they have opted for the TOMRA 5B, a sorter ideal for products that, like frozen raspberries, require delicate handling and high precision when sorting.

Zeina Foods - Nuts - United Kingdom

Zeina Foods are a family owned nut packer based in Osset, UK. They're passionate about innovative, tasty and healthy food. Their premium quality Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit have been carefully sourced from around the world to meet with the demands of today’s health conscious consumer and have partnered with TOMRA to make sure their customers only get the best product.

Wzpow - Vegetables - Poland

WZPOW Kwidzyn is a 100% Polish company with a global reach and vibrant history whose synonymous with processing vegetables. Their growers' cooperation is fundamental to building a high-quality resource base and allows the homegrown business to compete with the best products available today.

Ardo - IQF Vegetables - Belgium

Ardo, a global leader in the deep-frozen vegetables sector has decided to partner with TOMRA Food. Over a quarter of all frozen vegetables consumed in Europe come from the family business in Ardooie. They are used, among other things, in soups, ready-to-eat meals and baby food from large companies such as Unilever and Nestlé.

Apetit - IQF Vegetables - Finland

Apetit is a Finnish producer of convenient fresh and frozen vegetable-based products, including potatoes, leeks, carrots, peas, swede, parsnips, celery, beetroot, and spinach. Apetit uses TOMRA's Blizzard machines to increase quality, deliver an impeccable food safety record, and differentiate their business from their competitors.

Andersen and Sons - Walnuts - United States

Since 1904, the Andersen family has been farming prunes, walnuts and cattle in the small town of Vina, located in the Northern Sacramento Valley. Now owned and operated by fourth generation family members, Andersen and Sons use the TOMRA Nimbus BSI to satisfy a larger customer base while meeting and exceeding quality standards. Working with TOMRA has not only boosted efficiency and quality — they've achieved a three-to-four year payback period on their investment.

Virto Group - IQF Vegetables - Spain

Virto Group specializes in frozen vegetables and serves a long list of international clients. Running one of the industry's most technologically advanced facilities has allowed them to plan for the future and lean on automation to serve their customers best.

Gursoy Findik - Hazelnuts - Türkiye

.With TOMRA's technology, Gursoy Findik has achieved a 16-fold increase in throughput, improved removal of foreign materials and defective products from their hazelnuts, and reduced reliance on manual labor. This has led to enhanced operational efficiency, increased yields, and improved food safety.

Gumz - Potatoes - United States

Gumz benefits significantly from using TOMRA's sorting solutions, particularly the TOMRA 3A sorter, which reduces GUMZ's labor by 75-80% while increasing output.

Grano - Grains - Brazil

By investing in this cutting-edge equipment, Grano anticipates substantial quality gains, consolidating their market leadership with a 42% market share. Choosing the TOMRA Blizzard sorter not only enhances food quality and safety but also offers Grano a compact design that optimizes space efficiency on the production line.

GEO-US World Export - Hazelnuts - Georgia

GEO-US WORLD EXPORT is a fast-growing, Georgia-based hazelnut processing company whose business model is built around exporting to Europe. Thanks to high-tech TOMRA Food sorting equipment, this business has been able to increase output and ensure the high quality of its products, critical factors in creating stable demand from European customers.

Freshberry - IQF Fruit - Russia

The TOMRA 5B sorter allows Freshberry to handle frozen raspberries with care while maintaining high precision during the sorting process. This has enabled the company to maintain its reputation for producing top-quality frozen fruits and meet the demands of even the strictest European markets.

SCEA Hermant - Potatoes - France

TOMRA's machines have helped Hermant increase its processing capacity by 30%, allowing it to process up to 25 tons of potatoes per hour. Additionally, TOMRA's sorting solutions have enabled Hermant to achieve a higher yield and better quality of processed potatoes, reducing waste and improving efficiency in its operations.

Tremonvillers - Potatoes - France

The farm of Tremonvilliers (Oise) is equipped since the fall of 2020 with a TOMRA 3A to sort its potato and red beet crops. The TOMRA 3A gives Tremonvillers complete control over their production cycle: adapting to harvest peaks, providing unrivaled sorting quality, and eliminating the need for manual sorting. In addition, TOMRA 3A's payback time is only three year.

The Almond Company - Almonds - United States

The Almond Company is the almond handling and processing operation for Harris Family Enterprises, a group of companies dedicated to quality farming and food production. It processes more than 100 million pounds of almonds for domestic and international distribution. The company purchased a TOMRA 5C premium optical sorter which has been operating at its Madera, California facility for the past six months with excellent results.

Swizzels Matlow - Confectionery - United Kingdom

Swizzels Matlow, a family business that produces sugar confectionery in the United Kingdom, has chosen TOMRA’s Nimbus optical sorter to automate the sorting process of its ‘Drumstick Squashies’ in order to meet fast-growing demand while ensuring the consistently excellent quality of the product.

Prima Frutta - Fruit & Nuts - United States

Prima Frutta are based in Linden, California and pack apples, cherries and walnuts. The family owned company is passionate about delivering quality to their customers and achieve this through their investment in technology. Across their apple and cherry lines, they have partnered with Compac for external and internal inspection technology and TOMRA sorters for their walnuts.

Pizzoli - Potatoes - Italy

When Italian producer of retail and food service products Pizzoli decided to improve the performance of their steam peeling line, they partnered with TOMRA Sorting.

Paturpat - Potatoes - Spain

Paturpat, a company specialised in processing and marketing steamed potatoes, has opted for TOMRA's Orbit steam peeler, because of the advantages it offers during the peeling process and to the final result.

Parmentine - Potatoes - France

SA PARMENTINE processes 180,000 tons of potatoes per year, selling three-quarters of these in France and the remainder in other European nations. By operating an integrated upstream-downstream business model, PARMENTINE contracts supplies from farmers who are mostly shareholders in the business.

Osman Akca - Dried Fruits - Türkiye

Osman Akça A.Ş., the raisin industry leader, never misses the opportunity to benefit from TOMRA Food's new cutting-edge technologies, and has now become the first company in Turkey to purchase the TOMRA 5C sorter.

Orka Tarim - Dried Fruit - Türkiye

Orka Tarim is company based in Manisa, Turkey, which was established in 1994 following decades of dried grape production and trade by the Orka family.

Ortofrutticola Parma - Potatoes - Italy

Installing TOMRA’s Sentinel II sorting machine has enabled the Bolognese company to select large quantities of potatoes – its flagship products – with great precision and minimal waste.

Oerlemans Foods - IQF Vegetables & Fruit - The Netherlands

Oerlemans Foods is one of the leading specialists in growing and processing frozen vegetables, potatoes and fruit. Oerlemans joined forces with TOMRA Sorting Solutions and decided to invest in a brand new steam peeling processing line.

Morada Nut - Walnuts - United States

Morada Produce (Morada Nut) are third generation family farmers from Linden, California. They pack walnuts using TOMRA Nimbus BSI technology to ensure only a safe and quality product makes it to the end consumer.

Monte Vista - Almonds - United States

This Denair is a grower and packer of California Almonds, and their customers want the best quality almonds that California has to offer. To get products from the farm to the point on the chain, they looked to TOMRA to improve their volume and operational safety with a tailored solution to their products.

Lamb Weston - Meijer - Potatoes - The Netherlands

Lamb Weston / Meijer is one of the most recognized companies in the global potato industry, with a rich and starched history. The company's mission - Wellbeing through potatoes - and their customer-focused modus operandi has earned them stripes serving quick service restaurants, large food chains, and retailers all over EMEA.

Kadi - Potatoes - Switzerland

By implementing TOMRA's solutions, Kadi has optimized its production line, enhancing performance for both various potato sizes and end products. This partnership has not only improved quality but also reduced maintenance costs, water usage, and peel loss, showcasing significant advancements in energy efficiency and quality management for Kadi's potato products and frozen foods.

Jersey Royal - Potatoes - United Kingdom

Located just north of France, the beautiful British isle of Jersey is home to Britain’s most celebrated potato – the Jersey Royal. The first to harvest every year, this tiny spud heralds the beginning of a new potato season and is famous for its distinctive flavour and nutty taste.

Jayleaf - Lettuce - United States

Founded in 2005, Jayleaf is a family-run processing and distribution business, supplying certified organic salad mixes and greens to the wholesale and food service sector. Although still a young business, the family behind Jayleaf has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry and the company is quickly earning itself a reputation for excellent quality and customer satisfaction. To further enhance its credentials and deliver outstanding product quality to its customers, Jayleaf partnered with TOMRA Sorting Solutions.