The company Gartenfrisch Jung GmbH from the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg has been relying on KRONEN machines for more than 20 years in its fruit, vegetable, and salad leaf processing activities. Every day, the traditional company processes large amounts of raw produce into fresh convenience products using a variety of solutions for preparation, washing, cutting, and peeling.
Versatile machines for fruit, vegetable, and salad leaf processing
Gartenfrisch Jung uses a multitude of KRONEN machines at its processing facility, including the GS 10-2 belt cutting machine, the <a< href="t3://record?identifier=tx_avsite_domain_model_machineline&uid=429">HEWA 3800 B washing machine, the AS 4 apple peeling machine, the KSB cabbage corer, and the CAP cabbage cutting machine. Various conveyor belts and smaller cutting solutions complement the processing setup.
The machines enable flexible processing of different raw produce and support consistently high product quality. During the season, the company mainly processes raw produce from its own regional cultivation or from contract growers.
More gentle washing with the HEWA washing machine
Within the framework of the SPLASH research project, Gartenfrisch Jung teamed up with KRONEN, the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB Potsdam), and the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Research and Technology (INP Greifswald) to develop a washing process using plasma-treated water. The effectiveness of the solution was tested under industrial conditions. After the test phase, Gartenfrisch Jung incorporated the HEWA washing machine used in the project into its production facility. Since 2023, the machine has been used in the company’s daily operations, especially for baby leaf lettuce, baby spinach, and arugula (rocket).
A specially adapted trimming table with an infeed and discharge belt prepares the raw produce and transports it to the washing machine. Here, the HELICAL washing system ensures thorough yet gentle cleaning. The hygienic design and the fact that the machine is easy to dismantle make it easier to clean and reduce the time required.
Flexible cutting processes in the case of frequent product changes
The GS 10-2 belt cutting machine processes different products during each shift, including cucumber, radish, cabbage turnips (kohlrabi), zucchini, beet, chives, parsley, and onions. In the case of product changes, the knives can be switched without any tools. The cleaning-friendly design supports short conversion and cleaning times.
The KRONEN machines allow Gartenfrisch Jung to meet all requirements for efficient, hygienic, and flexible fresh-cut processes. The processed products are used for meals such as bowls, ready-to-eat salad bowls, and foodtainers and are delivered to customers throughout Germany on a daily basis.
Images: Gartenfrisch Jung GmbH / KRONEN GmbH
