Technology, refrigeration and the ability to process fresh fruit
At Espax we have facilities prepared to select, preserve, calibrate and ship fresh fruit with control, agility and responsiveness throughout the campaign.
Fruit and vegetable central
Structure and efficiency throughout the process
Our fruit and vegetable processing center allows us to coordinate the entire journey of the fruit, from its entry into the facilities to its final preparation and shipment.
We work with a comprehensive structure designed to maintain product quality, optimize each phase of the process, and respond quickly to businesses, distribution, and professional markets.
Comprehensive process
Control, traceability and efficiency
We control every phase of the product with an efficient, traceable operation adapted to the needs of each client.
01
Reception and initial check-in
Fruit reception, weighing, labeling and cost breakdown to record and value the product from the first moment.
02
Cooling and preservation
Hydrocooling and cold storage to better preserve the fruit and maintain its condition before selection.
03
Triage and selection
Manual inspection and optical selection to classify the fruit according to quality, size, color and commercial destination.
04
Packaging and palletizing
Product preparation on the assembly line, box assembly, custom formats and automatic palletizing.
05
Shipping and loading
Cold tunnel, dispatch chamber and truck loading to ensure a coordinated and efficient departure to the market.
Refrigeration and preservation
Cold chain control is key to protecting the freshness, quality, and shelf life of fruit during the season. At Espax, we have over 17,000 tons of cold storage capacity and utilize air cooling, hydrocooling, cold storage rooms, and cooling tunnels before shipment.
Hydrocooling allows for rapid water cooling, which helps to better preserve the product, extend its shelf life , and maintain its condition during transport.
Selection and calibration
We classify the fruit according to quality, size, color and commercial need using state-of-the-art calibrators, visual and infrared systems.
The fruit can pass through up to four control filters: field, manual pre-packaging, optical selector and manual control during packaging, guaranteeing more homogeneous loads adapted to each customer.
Preparation and dispatch
We prepare different formats and packaging according to the product, client, destination, and campaign. From the packaging line to automatic palletizing, each phase is designed to increase efficiency, traceability, and agility.
With a capacity of over 1,500 pallets per day, we coordinate cold tunnels, dispatch chamber and truck loading to maintain regularity and responsiveness during peak times.
Support infrastructure
Beyond the fruit process
Espax has its own resources that support the daily activity of the plant throughout the campaign.
Maintenance workshop, packaging warehouse, automatic box assembly, truck parking, pallet yard, offices and accommodations are part of a structure designed to support operations, logistics and the human team.
