"This AI machine processes more kilos and delivers a better quality in the box. We’re already planning to expand with additional machines next season."
Tomás Benavente – Rio King
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The secret behind Rio King’s perfect cherries
From Chilean valleys to tables worldwide, Rio King is among the country’s top fruit exporters. Across 5,000 hectares in Chile and Perú, they blend tradition, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of quality. From harvest to packaging, cutting-edge tech and expert teams ensure only the best cherries reach global markets. With 30+ years of experience, Rio King sets the gold standard in premium fruit, powered by AI-driven precision.
Consistent quality in every box, every time
“Exporting premium cherries is challenging. Quality must be outstanding, consistent, and free from defects—yet even the smallest imperfection can impact market value. On top of that, delicate cherries are easily damaged during the sorting process. With AI, we've achieved a high level of detail in removing defects from the fruit. This level of precision was not possible with other technologies. Even the smallest and most challenging imperfections are now detected. This ensures only the best cherries make it through. We’ve also seen that this Elifab machine protects the fruit with delicate handling, significantly reducing damage and improving the overall quality of every box.”
"We’ve achieved a high level of detail in detecting defects. Even the smallest cherry defects are identified with AI."
Marcela Aedo – Rio King
Expanding throughput today to unlock full potential tomorrow.
“The Elifab machine has great potential to process even more kilos than we are achieving today. We are already thinking about acquiring additional automatic packing machines next season and expanding the machine. Everyone—from the commercial team to the production department—is extremely pleased with the results we’re achieving so far with the new machine.”
