Post-Harvest Loss is an
Engineering Problem.
Cueron delivers complete farm-to-export infrastructure. From rapid first-mile pre-cooling to Controlled Atmosphere (CA) storage and fully integrated pack houses, we build systems that preserve quality, extend shelf-life, and maximize farmer profitability.
Missing The Critical Window
The vast majority of post-harvest loss occurs due to a structural deficit in first-mile infrastructure. When field heat is not extracted within the critical 2–6 hour window post-harvest, enzymatic degradation and respiration accelerate exponentially.
A simple cold room is not enough. Cueron engineers specialized pre-cooling infrastructure designed to rapidly pull down core temperatures, halting degradation and locking in freshness before the produce ever reaches the transport network.
Post-Harvest Losses
Primarily due to lack of immediate pre-cooling at the farm gate.
Annual Economic Loss
Across horticulture, dairy, and fisheries sectors in India alone.
Cold Storage Penetration
Severely lagging compared to 70-80% in developed countries.
Single-Commodity Use
Most facilities are outdated, used exclusively for potatoes.
Precision Pre-Cooling
Four scientifically validated pre-cooling methods i.e., each engineered to optimize extraction speeds, minimize weight loss, and preserve cellular integrity for specific horticultural commodities.
Forced-Air Pre-Cooling
High-velocity cold air forced through produce bins/pallets, creating a pressure differential
Engineering Specifications
- Air velocity: 1.5-3.0 m/s through produce
- Evaporator capacity: sized for 7/8 cooling in target time
- Fan static pressure: 250-500 Pa to overcome resistance
- Variable speed fans for different produce densities
Advanced Pack Houses
End-to-end processing facilities equipped with optical sorting, sanitization, and export-compliant Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) lines to connect local growers with global markets.
Washing & Sanitization
- Multi-stage wash: pre-wash, sanitizer dip, rinse
- Ozone or chlorine dioxide sanitation (100-200 ppm)
- Brush washers for tubers; bubble washers for delicate fruits
Sorting & Grading
- Automated optical sorting: color, size, blemish detection
- Weight grading with electronic load cells (±2g accuracy)
- NIR (Near Infrared) Brix testing for sweetness
Packing & Palletizing
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) for extended shelf life
- Export-compliant labeling: GS1 barcoding, PLU stickers
- Palletizing per buyer specifications
Export Compliance
- Phytosanitary inspection area with quarantine zone
- Vapor Heat Treatment (VHT) for fruit fly quarantine
- APEDA registration and traceability documentation
Architect Your Supply Chain.
Partner with our engineering team to design a complete, subsidy-eligible cold chain facility tailored to your specific commodity and throughput requirements.
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