Comit Farm's potato facility at Virginia incorporates two major processing lines which have a combined daily packing capacity of 500 tonnes. Quality is the focus as the potatoes are washed, graded, packed and then placed in cold storage to await transport to wholesalers and retailers throughout Australia.

Hi-tech Potatoes

Comit Farm's processing and packing systems are at the cutting edge of fresh produce technology. Potatoes are washed in a sophisticated float tank and tumbler process, which applies gentle water pressure, thereby eliminating the need for traditional methods of harsh brushing and scrubbing which can sometimes damage the produce.

Quantum Technology

Produce is graded and sorted using state of the art Quantum Technology which identifies product by size, weight, colour, blemish and shape. This allows Comit Farm to consistently provide product packed to rigorous quality specifications, while meeting the demanding handling requirement of our customer.

With the ability to process up to 40 tonnes of potatoes per hour, the efficiencies gained through this technology translate into labour savings which enable Comit Farm to remain highly competitive in the market in terms of both cost and quality.

Pre-packing to order

• Comit Farm has a large pre-packing capacity.
• Packs are available in a variety of common weights to suit the needs of individual customers and are packed using a computer-controlled system.
• Comit will also pack to certain specifications to suit the requirements of individual customers.
• Every bag is individually batch coded for instant identification.
• Potatoes are loaded onto pallets and stored in cold rooms at a constant 10ºC.

Pre-cooling for quality

• To deliver the highest quality product to the consumer, produce is cooled after harvest by chilled water in a process known as Hydrocooling. This especially fast and effective way to cool the potatoes removes field heat in three minutes and is the only commercial application of hydrocooling used in potato processing in Australia.
• All produce is pre-cooled prior to dispatch using the latest pressure cooling techniques.
• Produce is loaded via controlled temperature loading docks which incorporate the latest air bag technology to maintain temperatures.
• Comit Farm uses its own fleet of trucks and contracted transport which must meet strict transit refrigeration standards thereby ensuring the cool chain is not broken.