Elifab AI Blueberry grading machine

Next-gen AI blueberry grading machine

Turn every blueberry harvest into maximum value

Maximize throughput to hit volume targets and meet tight delivery deadlines
Reduce labor dependency with fully automated, hands-free sorting
Deliver consistent, premium-grade quality that command better prices

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Elifab Blueberry grading machine
powered by Ellips AI technology

This is how Dr. B' optimizes throughput, quality and shelf life of blueberries

Blueberry grading artificial intelligence

“Elifab was a gamechanger for us. We are reducing a lot of costs and we can pack big volumes.” - Sukh Bubra

Full-speed automated blueberry grading with gentle handling at Vierfontein Boerdery

The biggest advantage is how gently the blueberries are handled." Willie Calitz - packhouse manager Vierfontein Boerdery

Blueberry grading machine:
This is how you unlock the full potential of every harvest.

Do you want to increase your grading capacity while tackling challenges like labor shortages and inconsistent quality? This AI-powered blueberry grading machine delivers the most gentle treatment of every blueberry, while achieving the highest throughput per sorting lane. You stay in full control, protecting your quality standards and boosting your profits, season after season.

Maximize throughput with less labor

Every blueberry counts and every minute of grading matters. The Elifab blueberry grading machine is designed to sort millions of blueberries at exceptional speed without damaging the fruit. With fully automated grading, your packhouse maximizes throughput, maintains consistent quality and significantly reduces labor dependency.

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Consistent, market-leading quality that sells itself.

Extract the most value from every batch and maintain your reputation for quality with superior accuracy. The Elifab AI blueberry grader uses high-tech cameras to capture 30 images for every single blueberry, resulting in near-perfect size, color separation, and highly accurate sorting of defects such as softness, slipskin, mold, shrivel (dehydration) stem tears and many more. It also allows you to sort blueberries into different classes based on softness, firmness, bloom and flavour (Brix/Acidity). Great for meeting premium, local and export demands.

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Compact design that saves space and money

The Elifab AI blueberry sorting machine is designed with a compact footprint, almost half the size of many competitors. This helps minimize your initial investment in packhouse space and construction. With a smaller system volume, you’ll also reduce daily refrigeration needs, lowering both energy consumption and operational costs.

Turn every blueberry into higher yields and faster ROI.

When it comes to growing blueberries, you’re the expert. And when it comes to growing revenue, we know how to help. With our world-class Ellips TrueSort grading software and the Elifab blueberry grading machine, you’ll boost yields, cut waste, and meet customer demands like longer shelf life or larger berries. Helping you stand out and accelerate your return on investment.

The next generation of blueberry grading

Ellips developed a new technology called True-AI. You can now deliver near-perfect grading accuracy through superior detection of the most challenging defects and blueberry characteristics such as dehydration (shrivel), cracks, stem tears and mold. In addition, it offers sensational reliability in detecting stem and calyx. The software has been trained using large amounts of data combined with the real-world expertise of our customers’ quality control teams. This data is collected from our global customer base across different seasons and growing conditions. By learning from this collective intelligence, True-AI continuously improves grading performance to get the maximum out of the blueberry grading machine.

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AI-driven blueberry grading. What’s in it for you?

Already dozens of companies use the blueberry grading machine daily

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“We’re really impressed with the sorting capacity. Soft fruit, sizing, defect detection, bloom preservation and shelf-life optimization. The machine gives us the consistency we need to meet every customer’s expectation.”

Faysal Slimani | African Blue | Morocco

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With Elifab and Ellips AI, we’re capable of packing more blueberries than ever — in a single shift, at premium quality

Dewald van der Merwe | Costa Group | Australia

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“Elifab was a gamechanger for us. We especially weighted our decision on throughput, quality and shelf-life optimization. The machine delivers in all three. Even in tough seasons, we can still guarantee premium results.”

Sukh Bubra | Dr. B's | USA

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For any packhouse looking to modernize its blueberry line, the Elifab grader, driven by Ellips True AI delivers an impressive balance of accuracy, efficiency and gentle handling. Its ability to adapt between varieties, maintain consistent quality and reduce labour costs makes it a valuable investment for blueberry packhouse operations.

Cat Squire | Handvol Boerdery | South-Africa

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"Outstanding grading results, yields increased considerably and unmatched flexibility."

Nicolas Díaz Barros | Agrícola Trucao | Chili

"The biggest advantage is how gently the blueberries are handled."

Willie Calitz | Vierfontein | South-Africa

“We ensured that the quality of the clam shell is consistent at the highest level. We ensured ourselves that if the quality goes down, we still can detect defects and guarantee premium clam shells".

Sukh Bubra | Dr. B's | Canada

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Advanced blueberry grading

Accurate quality checks

You need blueberries that look good, taste good and can travel. The Elifab blueberry AI grader, powered by Ellips TrueSort™ software, leads the industry in accurately detecting the most common defects and quality characteristics inside and out such as ripeness, flower, slipskin, bruising, cuts, cell breakdown, compression damage and shrivel (dehydration). It also allows you to sort blueberries into different classes based on softness, firmness, bloom and flavour (Brix/Acidity), helping you meet premium, local and export market demands.

A heavyweight in weighing

Even at incredibly fast speeds, the Elifab blueberry sorting machine is able to accurately weigh every blueberry. It does this by weighing each one volumetrically using images from high-tech cameras. The Ellips TrueSort software also monitors the average product weight and capacity per hour and displays it on your visual dashboard.

Next level measuring

From small to jumbo, the Elifab AI blueberry grader takes multiple diameter measurements to determine the size of every kind of blueberry. The blueberry rotates under the camera, so you’re able to measure the entire surface. Specialized algorithms then determine the shape of the product ensuring flat blueberries are sorted from those with a more rounded-shape.

When only blue will do

The Elifab AI blueberry grader achieves precision color separation by using live feedback from its high-resolution cameras combined with Ellips TrueSort software. Together they’ll grade multiple color classes and make sure no green or red berries are mixed in with the desired blue colored berries.

Stay in full control

Ellips TrueSort’s™ easy-to-use dashboard gives real-time data such as the percentage of defective blueberries, the amount of waste and the distribution of different quality aspects for each batch. This lets you make accurate operational decisions on-to-go whilst also giving you the freedom to incorporate data from your sorting process into dashboards and ERP systems.

End-to-end traceability

Always knowing where your blueberries are located, from infeed to packaging, is crucial to guaranteeing quality and safety. With end-to-end traceability, you can optimize your operating efficiency, analyze yields, and reduce food waste. Each package is labeled and can be tracked and traced back to the original grower and the field it came from.

Accurate quality checks

You need blueberries that look good, taste good and can travel. The Elifab blueberry AI grader, powered by Ellips TrueSort™ software, leads the industry in accurately detecting the most common defects and quality characteristics inside and out such as ripeness, flower, slipskin, bruising, cuts, cell breakdown, compression damage and shrivel (dehydration). It also allows you to sort blueberries into different classes based on softness, firmness, bloom and flavour (Brix/Acidity), helping you meet premium, local and export market demands.
A heavyweight in weighing

Even at incredibly fast speeds, the Elifab blueberry sorting machine is able to accurately weigh every blueberry. It does this by weighing each one volumetrically using images from high-tech cameras. The Ellips TrueSort software also monitors the average product weight and capacity per hour and displays it on your visual dashboard.
Next level measuring

From small to jumbo, the Elifab AI blueberry grader takes multiple diameter measurements to determine the size of every kind of blueberry. The blueberry rotates under the camera, so you’re able to measure the entire surface. Specialized algorithms then determine the shape of the product ensuring flat blueberries are sorted from those with a more rounded-shape.
When only blue will do

The Elifab AI blueberry grader achieves precision color separation by using live feedback from its high-resolution cameras combined with Ellips TrueSort software. Together they’ll grade multiple color classes and make sure no green or red berries are mixed in with the desired blue colored berries.
Stay in full control

Ellips TrueSort’s™ easy-to-use dashboard gives real-time data such as the percentage of defective blueberries, the amount of waste and the distribution of different quality aspects for each batch. This lets you make accurate operational decisions on-to-go whilst also giving you the freedom to incorporate data from your sorting process into dashboards and ERP systems.
End-to-end traceability

Always knowing where your blueberries are located, from infeed to packaging, is crucial to guaranteeing quality and safety. With end-to-end traceability, you can optimize your operating efficiency, analyze yields, and reduce food waste. Each package is labeled and can be tracked and traced back to the original grower and the field it came from.

Elifab AI blueberry sorting machine

Trusted by world’s best growers and packers, the Elifab AI blueberry grading machine is an industry-leading solution. Not only are you guaranteed the lowest total cost of ownership, but you’ll be able to stay at maximum speed to meet all delivery and quality needs.

Consistent quality at high speed
Blueberry season is short, packhouse space is often limited, and you want to process and pack your harvest to get it to your customers as quickly as possible. It’s why growers and packers trust the Elifab AI blueberry sorting machine that combines incredible speed and accuracy, with delicate handling and huge capacity.

Delicate handling, even at top speed.
Fast processing shouldn’t come at the expense of fruit. It’s why the Elifab blueberry grader uses our world-first, specially designed silicon curtains that reduce speed whilst keeping the fruit separated. Together with the lowest transfer height throughout the whole process, we have achieved the most delicate handling with little or no impact on your blueberries.

Cleverly designed to fit any packhouse

World-class quality doesn’t have to mean giant machinery. By collaborating with customers in packhouses of all shapes and sizes, we designed the Elifab blueberry sorting machine to have the smallest footprint in the market. Its compact design allows for quick installation and makes the system easy to maintain and clean, while meeting strict food safety requirements.

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Blueberry grading and packing with the finest results.

It’s all fully integrated so your entire packhouse works as one

Working directly with hundreds of packhouses around the globe, we’ve fully integrated our Elifab blueberry grading machines into each individual facility. Together with our partners, we’ll do the same for you, ensuring your entire packhouse is optimized through seamlessly integrated blueberry processing machines. These machines connect multi-head weighers, bin tippers, washing and waxing machines, drying tunnels, palletizers and blueberry packing machine (packing tables and automated packaging). With Ellips Group, you’re fully covered with a one-stop shop solution for all your packhouse needs.

Blueberry packing machine

With MatExakta blueberry packing machine, everything is taken care of with minimal human intervention. It’s an automatic weighing and packaging solution, that allows you to easily switch between different packaging materials such as cartons, plastic, paper pulp and forms like punnets, shakers, buckets, and clamshells. Whatever’s used, everything happens automatically and precisely, down to the lids being placed on the trays and labelling with the correct label.

Customer stories on blueberry grading

Handvol Boerdery stands tall in global markets with premium blueberries and AI precision

Discover how Handvol Boerdery uses Elifab graders powered by Ellips True-AI to achieve export-quality blueberries with speed, precision and consistency.

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How African Blue boosts throughput with AI grading to hit ambitious volume targets

African Blue is scaling fast, replanting 700+ hectares with premium Costa varieties to double production while maintaining top quality and innovation.

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Fruitist and Elifab lock in Strategic Global Partnership!

Fruitist enters strategic global partnership with Elifab, Mat Exakta and Ellips to implement AI-powered sorting and packing technology for blueberries.

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How Costa Berries uses Elifab AI grader to deliver premium blueberries in a single shift

Discover how Costa Berries scaled operations and delivered premium export-grade blueberries in a single shift using the Elifab grader with Ellips True-AI.

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Why 12 blueberry packers upgraded to AI grading

12 packers worldwide upgraded 172 lanes to True-AI in one year—boosting quality, efficiency, and consistency. Stay ahead with the power of AI grading

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Maximize your harvest value with AI blueberry grading

Ready to grow your business but struggle with quality, costs, and labor? Discover the video to explore all benefits of AI-driven blueberry grading.

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How can you ensure desired blueberry quality and consistency?

Do you suffer from quality inconsistency due to extreme growing conditions? Are you struggling to sort out challenging defects? Discover your solution.

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What are the powerful benefits of AI for your blueberry grading?

Increased profitability, significant cost savings and minimal labor required. This is why Artificial Intelligence is changing the game for blueberry growers and packers.

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This is how Dr. B' optimizes throughput, quality and shelf life of blueberries

Next level blueberry grading. Delivering conistent quality, allocating shelf life and maximizing throughput were the biggest challenges.

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How can you improve blueberry grading capacity and reduce labor?

Do you have a reliable labor force to be fully operational? Are you achieving maximum capacity to exploit full market potential? Discover your solution.

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Next-gen AI blueberry grading machine

This is how Dr. B' optimizes throughput, quality and shelf life of blueberries

Full-speed automated blueberry grading with gentle handling at Vierfontein Boerdery

A trusted partner to leading blueberry growers, farmers and packers

Blueberry grading machine: This is how you unlock the full potential of every harvest.

Maximize throughput with less labor

Consistent, market-leading quality that sells itself.

Compact design that saves space and money

Turn every blueberry into higher yields and faster ROI.

The next generation of blueberry grading

AI-driven blueberry grading. What’s in it for you?

Already dozens of companies use the blueberry grading machine daily

“We’re really impressed with the sorting capacity. Soft fruit, sizing, defect detection, bloom preservation and shelf-life optimization. The machine gives us the consistency we need to meet every customer’s expectation.”

With Elifab and Ellips AI, we’re capable of packing more blueberries than ever — in a single shift, at premium quality

“Elifab was a gamechanger for us. We especially weighted our decision on throughput, quality and shelf-life optimization. The machine delivers in all three. Even in tough seasons, we can still guarantee premium results.”

"Outstanding grading results, yields increased considerably and unmatched flexibility."

"The biggest advantage is how gently the blueberries are handled."

“We ensured that the quality of the clam shell is consistent at the highest level. We ensured ourselves that if the quality goes down, we still can detect defects and guarantee premium clam shells".

Advanced blueberry grading

Accurate quality checks

A heavyweight in weighing

Next level measuring

When only blue will do

Stay in full control

End-to-end traceability

Elifab AI blueberry sorting machine

Blueberry grading and packing with the finest results.

It’s all fully integrated so your entire packhouse works as one

Blueberry packing machine

Customer stories on blueberry grading

A trusted partner to leading blueberry growers, farmers and packers

Blueberry grading machine:
This is how you unlock the full potential of every harvest.