The award-winning system ensures consistent wax application while reducing waste and manual labour, offering producers greater control over the preservation process through real-time monitoring capabilities
JBT Marel has officially launched the ProDose Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine.
According tot he group, a global packaging and processing provider to the food and beverage industry, the fully automated machine is designed to ”revolutionise the process of preserving fresh pineapple for large producers”.
”As a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods, it sets a new standard for brands committed to delivering top-quality fruit with greater efficiency and consistency,” JBT explained.
ProDose Pineapple was recently awarded the title of Freshness Control Solution of the Year at the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards, in advance of the product’s official launch.
“The ProDose Pineapple takes what is typically an error-prone step in postharvest processing and automates it, solving a critical challenge for one of the most in-demand segments of the produce industry,” said Christina Campos, JBT Marel general manager.
“It’s a groundbreaking advancement that reflects our commitment to raising the bar for food safety, quality and preservation while reducing manual effort and waste.”
Traditionally, wax dosing and concentration monitoring for fresh pineapples has been a manual process that requires labour-intensive wax solution recharging every 20 minutes.
This method introduces the risk of human error, which can result in over- or underdosing of the wax solution, potentially leading to over-concentrated wax, which wastes product, or under-concentrated coating, which risks spoilage before the fruit reaches its destination.
JBT said that with the ProDose Pineapple, this task is now automated, ensuring each pineapple is coated evenly and consistently.
“Beyond consistency and efficiency, our ProDose Pineapple gives producers greater control and flexibility over the waxing process,” said Fernando Edagi, product line director for JBT Marel Fresh Produce Technologies.
“With a range of application settings, it allows operators to adjust for the specific post-harvest needs of different pineapple varieties and external conditions.”
ProDose Pineapple also features real-time monitoring and data logging through a user-friendly mobile app and wireless data transmission for seamless integration and accurate record-keeping, the group added.
