--- title: Blogs | Levi Bakker (2) description: Explore insightful blog articles about Elisam's, Elifab's grading machines, and Ellips's innovative grading technology. 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This is why Artificial Intelligence is changing the game for date growers and packers. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/date-grading-artificial-intelligence) [Potatoes](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/potatoes) ##### [What are the powerful benefits of AI for your potato grading?](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/potato-grading-artificial-intelligence) Increased profitability, significant cost savings and minimal labor required. This is why Artificial Intelligence is changing the game for potato growers and packers. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/potato-grading-artificial-intelligence) [Apples](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/apples) ##### [What are the powerful benefits of AI for your apple grading?](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/apple-grading-artificial-intelligence) "The True-AI technology is truly ground-breaking. From day one, the improvements were immediate and visually apparent." [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/apple-grading-artificial-intelligence) [Onions](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/onions) ##### [What are the powerful benefits of AI for your onion grading?](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/onion-grading-artificial-intelligence) “The upgrade to TrueAI has been a huge step forward. With TrueAI, we have been able to greatly reduce post-control” [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/onion-grading-artificial-intelligence) [Potatoes](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/potatoes) ##### [Potato grading: 5 big challenges and how to tackle them](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/potato-grading-5-big-challenges-and-how-to-tackle-them) The world of potato grading can be challenging. We spoke with potato graders and these are the 5 main challenges they’re facing. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/potato-grading-5-big-challenges-and-how-to-tackle-them) [Apples](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/apples), [Pears](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/pears) ##### [Ellips and Van Wamel end their partnership](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/ellips-an-van-wamel-end-their-partnership) Ellips grading technology and machine manufacturer van Wamel have ended their collaboration for future projects. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/ellips-an-van-wamel-end-their-partnership) ##### [More food value. Less food waste.](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/more-food-value-less-food-waste) How can you ensure that every piece of produce ends up in its rightful destination? Extracting the most value from every harvest – with nothing to waste. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/more-food-value-less-food-waste) ##### [Deliver consistent quality regardless of weather conditions](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/deliver-consistent-quality-regardless-of-weather-conditions) Ensure consistent quality regardless of weather conditions with Ellips' powerful grading technology. Maintain your reputation as a top-quality supplier. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/deliver-consistent-quality-regardless-of-weather-conditions) ##### [Keep up with all your customer demands.](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/keep-up-with-all-your-customer-demands) Gain control, flexibility, and valuable insights to meet all customer demands effectively with Ellips Truesort Grading Software. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/keep-up-with-all-your-customer-demands) ##### [5 benefits of automation with fruit & vegetable grading technology](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/5-benefits-of-automation-with-fruit-vegetable-grading-technology) Discover the top 5 benefits of automation with fruit and vegetable grading technology. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/5-benefits-of-automation-with-fruit-vegetable-grading-technology) ##### [Dealing with labor issues](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/dealing-with-labor-issues) It is the growers' nightmare. Lack of labor during the season. Explore the 5 pressing challenges of labor issues. [Read More](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/dealing-with-labor-issues) [Onions](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/tag/onions) ##### [Food Automation and Elisam / Ellips commission the first Optical Onion Grader in New Zealand](https://insights.ellips.com/blogs/food-automation-and-elisam-ellips-commission) Food Automation and Elisam/Ellips introduce the first Optical Onion Grader in New Zealand, enhancing onion grading efficiency and quality. 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