Why 12 blueberry packers upgraded to AI grading

The blueberries you pack today define your reputation tomorrow. But can you fully count on your grading technology to meet ever-growing quality expectations?

For years, traditional vision grading was the standard. As blueberry packers push for higher quality, greater efficiency, and fewer labor dependencies, AI-powered grading has become the new benchmark.

In just one year, 12 packers across the globe—operating 172 lanes of Ellips TrueSort— upgraded to True-AI to stay ahead of rising quality demands. The result?

✅ More consistent grading—batch after batch.
✅ Faster throughput with maximum efficiency.
✅ Lower labor costs and fewer dependencies.

Traditional vision grading has reached its limits. AI grading is the future. Are you keeping up?

The global shift to AI grading

When delivering premium blueberries at scale, precision is everything. That’s why leading packhouses worldwide have upgraded to Ellips True-AI technology on Elifab grading machines and other grading systems:

🌎 North- and South America: Agricola Andrea, Agricola la Rama, Agrovision, Prize

🌏 Australia: Costa Group

🌍 Europe & Africa: ABB, Hall Hunter Partnerships, Fall Creek Europe, Artberry, Sanlucar and African Blue.

From small regional packers to global exporters, these companies aren’t just adapting—they’re leading the industry forward.

Curious about AI-powered blueberry graders?

Discover how Elifab is transforming the grading and packing process.

The hidden challenges in blueberry grading

Blueberries present unique challenges in grading. Their small size, soft skin, and natural bloom make defect detection difficult. Varying ripeness, dehydration, and hidden internal defects add to the complexity. To ensure consistent quality, highly accurate grading technology is essential.

Maintaining consistent quality is no small task. Customer expectations are higher than ever, and defects come in all shapes, sizes, and colors—sometimes nearly impossible to spot. Tiny flaws can turn into major issues after grading, while changing seasons bring new challenges.

AI grading changes the game.

By continuously learning and improving, AI grading eliminates guesswork and ensures every blueberry meets the highest standard—every time.

Ellips True-AI is built on decades of research, thousands of grower insights, and the most advanced deep-learning models in the industry. 

Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

✅ Automatically detects the smallest defects such as dehydration (shrivel), cracks, stem tears and mold. In addition, it offers sensational reliability in detecting stem and calyx.

✅ Continuously improves with every scan—adapting to seasonal variations, blueberry varieties, and batch conditions.

✅ Eliminates human subjectivity—ensuring every customer gets the same premium quality.

✅ Operates at high speed without compromising accuracy or efficiency.

✅ Reduces reliance on manual inspection—lowering labor costs and increasing throughput.

More accuracy. More efficiency. More profit.

How AI can reduce your labor needs

Labor shortages are stressful, driving up costs and increasing errors as you rush to meet deadlines.

AI-driven grading solves these challenges by fully automating the process, minimizing—or even eliminating—the need for human post-checking.

The secret of AI? It outperforms manual checks and traditional vision technology in every way.

✅ Unmatched accuracy – delivering near-perfect results.

✅ Faster and more efficient – increasing throughput without compromising quality.

✅ Greater consistency – ensuring reliable, high-quality grading every time.

Can we make your life easier?

Absolutely. True-AI simplifies grading by automating defect detection, reducing workload, and eliminating complex manual adjustments.

No delays. No guesswork. Just faster, more accurate grading with minimal input. Save time and simplify operations.

This is how AI improve your capacity

Tired of slowing down to catch every defect?

✅ AI-driven defect detection works at lightning speed, ensuring highly accurate grading without missing a beat.

✅ No slowdowns. No compromises. Just faster, smarter sorting that keeps your operation moving.

✅ More capacity means more opportunities—serve more customers, attract additional growers, and position your packhouse as an industry leader.

Upgrade any sorting machine - or invest in new machinery

And the best part? No need to replace your entire system. Ellips True-AI seamlessly retrofits to any grading machine—whether you’re upgrading an existing system or investing in new equipment. If you are looking for a complete new setup, Elifab grading machines offer a seamless fit with True-AI—providing the industry’s leading solution for blueberry grading. Get higher accuracy, better consistency, and maximize your returns.

Is AI grading right for you? 

Every blueberry business is unique, with its own challenges and goals. That’s why we tailor AI grading to your operation—maximizing quality, efficiency, and ROI.

🚀 Book a demo today and see how AI can transform your packhouse.

“The best packers aren’t waiting for the future—they’re grading with it”