Harvest Operations by Massreach Associates

Processes Undertaken

Methodology

Agri-Extension process

• This is the key process in this industry

• Based on our marketing plan, a sowing plan, considering agroclimatics and logistics is worked out

• Seeds of approved quality are issued to qualified out growers and agronomists who have reasonable expertise in gherkin & vegetable farming

• They employ the best plant protection and post harvest technology

Manufacturing process

• In this process the fresh material is immediately processed; occasionally when immediate processing is not possible, it is stored at a controlled temperature in a cold room

• The fruits are then inspected before being fed to the production process.

• The production process consists of culling of the fruit to remove unacceptable fruits, machine washing, machine grading and post grading culling

• The accepted fruit is then filled to the specified weight in washed bottles

• Stackers & Party sticks are cut in a Urschell machine before bottle filling

• Preservatives are then prepared as per customer specifications and are charged into the filled bottles

• The filled bottles are then vacuum sealed in lug capping machine

• These bottles undergo the process of pasteurization and are labeled accordingly

• The preservation process is monitored and controlled depending on the media

• Bottles are then checked for adequacy of vacuum and accepted bottles are date coded before being packed into cartons

• The final product is inspected by our Quality Assurance dept. before shipment