Manual on good Agricultural Marketing practices for - Agmarknet
Manual on good Agricultural Marketing practices for - Agmarknet
Manual on good Agricultural Marketing practices for - Agmarknet
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2. Grading: Removal of unwanted berries, watered,<br />
small berries and grading bunches as per size<br />
and colour is undertaken. The grape bunches are<br />
graded as per AGMARK standards.<br />
3. Packing: The grapes are packed in corrugated boxes under supervised and<br />
hygienic c<strong>on</strong>diti<strong>on</strong>s at the farm itself and are then transported to societies.<br />
4. Transportati<strong>on</strong> to societies: Packed boxes are transported to the Member<br />
societies in Covered vehicles (Refridgerated / Ordinary) <strong>for</strong> pre-cooling<br />
treatment.<br />
5. Pre-cooling: Grapes are pre-cooled to 2 ºC to prol<strong>on</strong>g it's shelf life from 60<br />
days to 90 days. Each of our member societies are provided with a precooling<br />
unit.<br />
6. Cold storage: Pre-cooled grapes are then packed in<br />
corrugated boxes in 4.5/5/9 kgs and kept in cold<br />
storage. Boxes are specially designed<br />
with per<strong>for</strong>ati<strong>on</strong>s to allow cool air to pass through. The<br />
boxes are palletized to facilitate easy handling.<br />
7. C<strong>on</strong>tainer filling: The 40ft. reefer c<strong>on</strong>tainers are precooled<br />
to 2 º C and then are filled with the packed<br />
produce under supervisi<strong>on</strong> of an Central Excise &<br />
Customs supervisor.<br />
8. Sealing of c<strong>on</strong>tainer: C<strong>on</strong>tainers are then sealed at site by the Central<br />
Excise<br />
Inspector / Superintendent.
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