Packhouse Operations
Machine-driven post-harvest handling for avocados at our Nairobi packhouse — washing, grading, packaging and cold chain in one facility.
Agrotronics Horticulture's Nairobi packhouse provides machine-driven washing, grading and packaging for Hass and Fuerte avocados, mangoes and other export fruits, with immediate cold chain transfer after packing to preserve freshness for export.
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.
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
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.
Learn More →Avocado Packaging
Export-grade avocado packaging — 4kg and 10kg cartons, private labelling, barcoding and bespoke carton sizing for international 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 and transit.
Read Article →Avocado Grading Standards Explained
A practical guide to avocado grading for export — size, appearance, internal quality, maturity, and regulatory compliance.
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.
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