Soft berries and strawberries that are too soft or with mold problems, a container of blueberries with a cooling problem or raspberries whose shelf life is not optimal - that's why the new company Fruit Cleaning Service was founded in Venlo. “We help companies that have received problem berries and don't know what to do with them,” says Robbert Leisink.

“We have a solution for this Class II trade…Some lots may be sold elsewhere, but we can freeze another product to process as an IQF product in milkshakes, ice creams and milkshakes. We have professional freezer lines here in Venlo that are perfectly suited for this,” says Robbert.

According to the fruit trader, this service fills a gap in the market. “For example, now, at the end of the Chilean season, you always have fruit palettes that, unfortunately, are no longer suitable for retail packaging. We now have a solution for that as a way of 'damage control' and helping growers. you save the producer dumping costs and still get the right amount.

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