Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches
An award-winning, fully automated pineapple wax dosing solution has been officially launched by packaging and processing provider JBT Marel.
The ProDOSE Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine ensures consistent coating in wax dosing and concentration monitoring for fresh pineapples, according to a news release. The solution won Freshness Control Solution of the Year honors in the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards.
“The ProDOSE Pineapple takes what is typically an error-prone step in postharvest processing and automates it, solving a critical challenge for one of the most in-demand segments of the produce industry,” Christina Campos, JBT Marel general manager, said in the release.
“It’s a groundbreaking advancement that reflects our commitment to raising the bar for food safety, quality and preservation while reducing manual effort and waste.”
ProDOSE Pineapple also features real-time monitoring and data logging through a mobile app and wireless data transmission, according to the release.
“Beyond consistency and efficiency, our ProDOSE Pineapple gives producers greater control and flexibility over the waxing process,” Fernando Edagi, JBT Marel Fresh Produce Technologies product line director, said. “With a range of application settings, it allows operators to adjust for the specific postharvest needs of different pineapple varieties and external conditions.”
