For Tsolas Fruits, we undertook the study and design of the 7,000 m² facility for the new state-of-the-art kiwifruit handling and management center, as well as the study of the post-harvest management of the products and the training of the company’s personnel.
More specifically, we were responsible for the design of 12 cold storage chambers, the temperature-controlled areas, and the loading and unloading zones, based on the product flow diagram, ensuring an uninterrupted production process with no loss of time or product. Special emphasis was placed on the design of auxiliary areas such as production, sorting, storage, and order management areas, in order to support the continuity of the cold chain in accordance with ISO 22000 international standards.
In addition, as part of the cold storage design, a comprehensive study for the post-harvest management of kiwifruit was carried out. This included the application study of the Dynamic Pre-Cooling (Cold Treatment) system, which ensures uniform cooling throughout the entire product volume and at the core of the pallet, making it ideal for long-distance transport and remote markets. The study also included the application of the Dynamic Cooling system for the long-term storage of kiwifruit.
The installation was accompanied by comprehensive personnel training at both theoretical and practical levels. Staff were trained in proper system operation, product placement and organization within the chambers, as well as in the implementation of pre-cooling, cooling, and condition-monitoring procedures.