PACKING
Handled with precision from orchard to pack.
Our packhouse ensures that every product is carefully sorted, packed, and prepared for market with consistency and care.
Our Packhouse
At the heart of Mortru lies our modern packhouse, where premium apples and pears are carefully received, sorted, packed, and prepared for market. By combining advanced technology with skilled people and efficient processes, we ensure every piece of fruit meets the high standards our customers expect.
Capacity & Infrastructure
Our modern infrastructure is designed to efficiently handle large volumes of fruit while maintaining quality from harvest through to dispatch.
2
Packing Lines
13
Controlled Atmosphere Cold Rooms
5
Refrigerated Air Cold Rooms
550+
Pallet Cooling
Our integrated facilities enable us to efficiently manage peak harvest volumes while preserving fruit quality for both local and export markets.
Packing Lines
Our packhouse operates two specialised packing lines, designed to maximise efficiency while maintaining consistent quality across a range of apple and pear varieties.
Packing Line 1
Our flagship packing line combines advanced sorting technology with flexible processing capabilities, ensuring exceptional quality during peak production periods.
Key Features:
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Advanced external defect sorting technology
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Bin sorting and packing capabilities
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Simultaneous sorting and packing
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High-efficiency operation during peak production
Packing Line 2
Dedicated primarily to pears and selected labelled varieties, our second packing line processes pre-sorted fruit to deliver efficient, consistent packing through carefully planned production scheduling.
Key Features:
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Specialised for pears and labelled varieties
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Processes pre-sorted fruit
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Supports planned production scheduling
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Operates day and night during peak periods
Quality in Every Step
Quality is embedded in every stage of our packing process...
Incoming Inspection
Every delivery is inspected and digitally recorded for full traceability.
Advanced Sorting
State-of-the-art technology evaluates fruit quality and colour with precision.
Continuous Monitoring
Our quality team oversees automated systems and manual packing throughout production.
Independent Verification
External quality inspectors regularly verify our processes to ensure our standards are consistently met.
Complete Control. Consistent Quality.
Owning our own packhouse gives us complete control over every stage of the journey - from orchard to dispatch - allowing us to consistently deliver premium fruit to local and international markets.
The Mortru advantage includes:
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Full control over quality and handling.
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Faster response to customer and market requirements.
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Reduced reliance on third-party facilities.
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Greater operational efficiency.
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Minimal delays in packing and distribution.
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Careful handling at every stage of the process.
This independence enables us to deliver consistent quality, reliable supply, and long-term value to our customers.