Packhouse Operations
Contract avocado washing, grading and export packaging at our Nairobi packhouse — for our own consignments and other exporters without a facility.
Agrotronics Horticulture's Nairobi packhouse provides machine-driven washing, grading and packaging for Hass and Fuerte avocados, mangoes and other export fruits — both for our own consignments and as a contract packhouse service for other exporters, farmer cooperatives and agribusinesses without their own facility, with immediate cold chain transfer after packing.
At Agrotronics Horticulture, we provide advanced, machine-driven post-harvest handling services for Hass avocados, Fuerte avocados, mangoes, and other export fruits, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance with strict international market standards.
Our modern packhouse is equipped with automated washing, grading, and packing lines, designed to handle large volumes while maintaining precision and preserving fruit quality for export.
Facility Highlights
- Automated processing lines — mechanized washing, grading & packing
- Post-wash quality inspection — defect detection after cleaning for accuracy
- Custom export packaging — 4kg, 10kg & bespoke cartons with private label
- Cold chain integration — immediate transfer to cold storage post-pack
Each stage of the line is detailed below — or jump straight to our dedicated washing, grading and packaging pages for a closer look at each step.
Packhouse Services for Other Exporters
Not every exporter or farmer group runs its own processing line. Alongside handling our own export consignments, Agrotronics Horticulture offers contract packhouse services — washing, grading and packaging — to other exporters, out-grower cooperatives and agribusinesses that need export-grade processing without the capital cost of building a facility. Fruit can be packed under a client’s own brand with private labelling, barcoded for full traceability, and transferred straight into cold storage — ready for pickup or onward export through JKIA.
If you’re an exporter or farmer group weighing up building your own line versus using a contract packhouse, our guide for new avocado exporters covers what’s involved in getting export-ready either way. Get in touch to discuss volumes, specifications and turnaround times.
Our Process
Machine Washing & Cleaning
All fruits pass through a mechanized washing system where they are thoroughly cleaned using food-safe water to remove dirt, latex, and field residues.
Food-safe water · Residue removalPost-Wash Inspection & Removal of Rejects
After cleaning, fruits undergo manual quality inspection, where any damaged, defective, or substandard fruits are removed before grading.
Manual inspection · Export-grade onlyAutomated Grading & Sizing
Using grading machines, fruits are sorted based on size, weight, and uniformity, ensuring consistency across every carton for export specifications.
Machine grading · Retail specsExport Packaging (Machine-Assisted)
Fruits are packed into export-grade cartons with private labelling, barcoding and traceability, in 4kg, 10kg or fully customised carton sizes.
4kg & 10kg cartons · Private labelCold Chain Integration
Immediately after packaging, cartons are transferred to cold storage to maintain optimal temperature, firmness, and shelf life through to dispatch.
Immediate cold transferWhy Choose Agrotronics for This Service
Automated washing, grading, and packing lines for efficiency and consistency
Improved quality control with post-wash defect detection
Uniform sizing aligned with global market standards
Scalable operations for large export volumes
Packaging tailored to international retail and wholesale markets
Full traceability from farm to export carton
Contract packhouse capacity for other exporters and farmer groups who don't operate their own washing, grading and packing line
Related Services & Guides
Avocado Washing
Mechanized, food-safe avocado washing at Agrotronics Horticulture's Nairobi packhouse, removing dirt, latex and field residue before grading and export.
Learn More →Avocado Grading
Automated avocado grading by size, weight and uniformity at our Nairobi packhouse, meeting export and retail specifications for global buyers.
Learn More →Avocado Packaging
Export-grade avocado packaging — 4kg and 10kg cartons, private labelling, barcoding and bespoke carton sizing for international retail buyers.
Learn More →Cold Chain & Cold Storage
Temperature-controlled cold storage at JKIA, Nairobi — short and long-term cold room rental for avocados and other fresh produce exporters.
Learn More →
The Avocado Packhouse Process Explained: Washing, Grading and Packaging
A complete overview of the avocado packhouse process in Kenya — from machine washing and post-wash inspection through grading and export packaging into cartons.
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Avocado Export Carton Sizes: The 4kg and 10kg Guide
A guide to standard avocado export carton sizes — why 4kg and 10kg cartons are common, and how carton choice affects retail, wholesale and transit.
Read Article →Avocado Grading Standards Explained
A practical guide to avocado grading for export — size, appearance, internal quality, maturity, and regulatory compliance for Kenyan exporters.
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How to Become an Avocado Exporter in Kenya
A guide for new entrants on what is needed to start exporting avocados from Kenya — AFA registration, KEPHIS certification, and sourcing partners.
Read Article →Frequently Asked Questions
What is involved in avocado packhouse processing?
Packhouse processing covers machine washing, post-wash inspection, automated grading by size and weight, export packaging into cartons, and immediate cold chain transfer — turning farm-fresh fruit into export-ready consignments.
Does Agrotronics Horticulture offer private label packaging?
Yes. We offer private labelling, barcoding and traceability on export cartons, alongside standard 4kg and 10kg carton formats and fully customised sizing for retail buyers.
Can other avocado exporters use Agrotronics' packhouse?
Yes. Alongside processing our own export consignments, we offer contract washing, grading and packaging services to other exporters, farmer cooperatives and agribusinesses that don't operate their own facility, including private labelling so fruit can be packed under a client's own brand.
Do you process fruit for farmer groups or exporters without their own packhouse?
Yes. Many out-grower cooperatives and newer exporters use our JKIA-adjacent packhouse on a contract basis instead of investing in their own line, gaining export-grade washing, grading, packaging and immediate cold chain access without the capital cost of building a facility.
Ready to Talk Packhouse Operations?
Contact the Agrotronics Horticulture team to discuss volumes, specifications and timelines for packhouse operations.