For decades, everything at Jong Fruit has revolved around one product: the strawberry. What once started as a traditional family business has grown into an innovative player in the international soft fruit sector. With a strong focus on knowledge, technology, and full control over the cultivation process, Jong Fruit consistently delivers strawberries of top quality all year round.
Growing is a top-level sport for Jong Fruit. By continuously investing in in-house research, data, and cultivation techniques, they control every detail from plant to harvest. The result is large volumes of strawberries with uniform quality, regardless of the season. This has positioned Jong Fruit as a reliable partner for the international market.
The Packaging Challenge
The packaging of strawberries was outsourced by Jong Fruit, but the team wanted more control over freshness and quality. This led to the desire for their own tray sealer. There was a clear challenge: developing the most efficient possible packaging line, with all components seamlessly integrated.
For Jong Fruit, this was all completely new. They expected the process would bring some challenges. That’s why Jong Fruit was looking for an involved and supportive partner.
“With just one phone call, I immediately reach the right contact person. From there, it is quickly assessed whether support can be provided remotely or if an on-site visit is required. If the line is down, Sismatec is on-site very quickly.”
The Solution
Since January 1, 2024, Jong Fruit has fully managed its packaging process in-house. Sismatec was selected as the partner to support this transition, supplying a Proseal tray sealer as the central element of the line. From the very beginning, Sismatec actively contributed to optimizing the process. Account Manager Jasper guided the project, always available for support. That gave Jong Fruit confidence.
The Results
The result is an efficient packaging process, perfectly aligned with Jong Fruit’s strawberries. For example, trays can be filled a few millimeters above the rim while still achieving a perfect seal.
- Flexible packaging due to low changeover times
- High capacity, up to 105 trays per minute
- Low total cost of ownership
Fast service and reliable support
“From the very first moment, working with Sismatec has been a very positive experience. The team listened carefully to our needs and tailored the solution precisely to our requirements. The machine runs stable every since, and any challenges are resolved quickly and professionally. Issues rarely occur, it simply works. That gives us at Jong Fruit great confidence in our daily production.”