Through new machinery used in sorting and packaging, Chilean fruit growers are better equipped to compete in the Chinese market by enforcing standardization of products. The technology not only automates and perfects the packaging process, but also separates fruit by color, size, export destination and more.

The ability to use technology in the process is indispensable, said Michael Grasty, president of David del Curto, a leading fruit exporting company. The company this week celebrated 65th anniversary in the industry, with the last 15 years exporting to China. "The fruit market is nothing like what it was 65 years ago," Grasty said. Read more of this Fruit Plaza article.