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JBT Marel, a packaging and processing provider to the food and beverage industry, launches the ProDOSE Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine. This fully automated machine is designed to change the process of preserving fresh pineapple for large producers. As a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods, it sets a new standard for brands committed to delivering top-quality fruit with greater efficiency and consistency.
In recognition of this innovation, ProDOSE Pineapple was awarded the title of Freshness Control Solution of the Year in the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards, in advance of the product’s official launch. This honor celebrates industry excellence in worldwide agricultural and food technology solutions.
“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,” says Christina Campos, JBT Marel General Manager. “It’s a groundbreaking advancement that reflects ourcommitment to raising the bar for food safety, quality and preservation while reducing manual effort and waste.”
Traditionally, wax dosing and concentration monitoring for fresh pineapples have been a manual process that requires labor-intensive wax solution recharging every 20 minutes. This method introduces the risk of human error, which can result in over—or under dosing of the wax solution, potentially leading to over-concentrated wax, which wastes product, or under-concentrated coating, which risks spoilage before the fruit reaches its destination. With the ProDOSE Pineapple, this task is now automated, ensuring each pineapple is coated evenly and consistently.
“Beyond consistency and efficiency, our ProDOSE Pineapple gives producers greater control and flexibility over the waxing process,” adds Fernando Edagi, Product Line Director for JBT Marel Fresh Produce Technologies. “With a range of application settings, it allows operators to adjust for the specific post-harvest needs of different pineapple varieties and external conditions.”
ProDOSE Pineapple also features real-time monitoring and data logging through a user-friendly mobile app and wireless data transmission for integration and accurate record-keeping. Learn more here.
