Breakthrough Solution Guarantees Consistent Wax Application to Prolong Shelf Life and Minimize Product Loss
RIVERSIDE, CA (August 25, 2025) — Today, JBT Marel, a leading global packaging and processing provider to the food and beverage industry, officially launches the ProDOSE™ Pineapple Wax Dosing Machine. This fully automated machine is designed to revolutionize 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 As a scalable replacement for outdated wax dosing methods, it sets a new standard for brands committed to delivering top-quality fruit with greater efficiency and consistency.
In recognition of this significant innovation, ProDOSE™ Pineapple was awarded the title of Freshness Control Solution of the Year in the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Awards, in advance of the product’s official launch. This prestigious honor celebrates industry excellence in worldwide agricultural and food technology solutions.
“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 have been a manual process that requires labor-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. 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,” adds 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. Learn more here.
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About JBT Marel
JBT Marel (NYSE: JBTM) is a leading global technology solution provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry. JBT Marel brings together the complementary strengths of both the JBT and Marel organizations to transform the future of food. We provide unique, holistic solutions by designing, manufacturing, and servicing cutting-edge technology, systems, and software for a broad range of food and beverage end markets. Our aim? To create better outcomes for customers by optimizing food yield and efficiency, improving food safety and quality, and enhancing uptime and proactive maintenance, all while reducing waste and resource use across the global food supply chain. We employ approximately 11,700 people worldwide and operate sales, service, manufacturing, and sourcing operations in more than 30 countries. For more information, please visit https://welcome.jbtmarel.com.