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TOMRA Food wins Jury Prize at FOOMA Japan 2025

We’re thrilled to share that TOMRA Food has been awarded the prestigious Jury Prize at FOOMA Japan 2025 for our Integrated Turnkey Solution for Blueberries. This solution brings together the power of KATO260 optical sorting, our LUCAi™ deep learning product, and the CURO precision filling system; a combination that sets the benchmark for blueberry packhouses.
A photo of the Japanese and APAC team together at FOOMA 2025
The TOMRA Food team at FOOMA 2025 in Tokyo

Why This Award Matters

Receiving this recognition from the FOOMA Japan Judging Committee is a proud moment for us. It validates our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence in food processing technology. The Jury Prize is awarded to products that stand out for their unique features, future potential, and strong development concept in the Japanese market.

LUCAi™: The Intelligence Behind the Innovation

At the core of our award-winning solution is LUCAi™, our proprietary artificial intelligence platform. LUCAi™ uses deep learning to make real-time decisions based on complex visual data. This means it can adapt to subtle differences in fruit quality, size, and defects with incredible precision.

By integrating LUCAi™ into our blueberry line, we’re not just improving consistency and reducing waste, we’re also helping packhouses and growers maximize yield and deliver top-quality produce. And because LUCAi™ continuously learns from new data, its performance only gets better over time.

Strengthening Our Presence in Japan

This award also marks a significant milestone in our journey to expand in the Japanese market. Japan’s demand for high-quality, safe, and efficient food processing solutions is growing, and we’re excited to be part of that evolution.

By introducing our integrated blueberry line here, we’re not only enhancing our existing product offering, we’re also reaffirming our commitment to supporting local food processors with world-leading innovation. We’re looking forward to expanding into more fresh produce categories and helping Japanese businesses improve efficiency, reduce labour dependency, and meet strict quality standards.

A Word from Our Team

“This award is a tremendous honour and a reflection of our team’s dedication to delivering intelligent, customer-focused solutions,” said Paul Slupecki, Head of TOMRA Food APAC. “As we expand our presence in Japan, we’re excited to bring our cutting-edge technology to a wider range of fresh produce applications and support the industry’s transformation through innovation.”

Visit Us at FOOMA JAPAN 2025

We’re showcasing our award-winning solution at FOOMA JAPAN 2025, the world’s leading food processing exhibition. Come visit us at Stand 2G-37 to experience our innovations firsthand.

Steven van Geel and the FOOMA Jury at FOOMA 2025