Packing Services

Nothing is more frustrating than having to wait to pick because of packing capacity constraints.  With nine graders on six sites across the wider Bay of Plenty region, EastPack has the capacity to pack 58 million trays of fruit.  This means Growers have the freedom to harvest fruit at a time which best suits them.

We’ve always been quick to develop and adopt technology to improve Growers packing results because we know how much it improves their bottom line.  We now have some of the most advanced automation in the industry including, Spectrim grading, automated tray and box fillers, stacking palletisers, and even automated coolstores.

Harvest decision is arguably the most important decision a Grower makes in the season.  We know how important it is to support Growers to make the best decision possible.  We offer tools which allow Growers to make objective decisions based on real data so they can make harvest decisions feeling confident in the best possible outcome.

Achieving great orchard production seems to get more challenging every season.  We have a dedicated team of technical specialists available to assist Growers whenever they are required.  There are also a range of technical resources available in the login section of the website and via the EastPack Growers app.  This means Growers can feel safe in the knowledge that technical support is only a ‘click’ or a phone call away.

Growers often like to benchmark how their orchard is performing compared to others in a similar region.  We provide Growers with reports so they can compare performance with regards to orchard production and performance of their fruit through the coolchain.  This helps Growers fine-tune production techniques year on year.

Growers tell us they like the opportunity to discuss aspects of their orchard business with other Growers.  This is why we host Grower events in each growing region at key times of the year.  Events include; technical fieldays, pre and post-harvest meetings, and other social events like regional Christmas parties.