Sunwest Fruit Company operates from an ultra-modern 5.5 acre packing facility which is fully food certified. In addition, Sunwest proudly earned a “superior” food safety rating from AIB International – a rare distinction that underscores our commitment to quality at every step of fruit production.
Each piece of fresh fruit is picked, hauled and packed by our own Sunwest employees using plastic bins, which are thoroughly washed and sanitized after each use. Our citrus fruit is set afloat to the packing facility in a bicarbonate bath to inhibit the spread of decay and spores. Unlike most fruit companies which rely on hand-grading, each piece of Sunwest fruit is computer-graded for twice the accuracy, before being washed, waxed, packed and inspected. Just before shipment, our fruit is inspected a second time to guarantee superior quality.
These photos will give you a quick tour of our state-of-the-art facilities, and enable you to witness Sunwest’s commitment to quality first-hand.