Harvest Completion and Initial Handling
After days of meticulous work on the farm, salak fruits grown in the highlands of Munduk Temu, Tabanan, reach their first milestone—post-harvest sorting. Farmers, with both care and precision, bring the freshly harvested fruits to the sorting zone. This area is the frontline where quality begins to be filtered before any packing begins. It’s a vital process that determines the fruits’ readiness for export.
Sorting for Quality Assurance
At the sorting site, salak fruits are manually assessed for size, firmness, skin integrity, and ripeness. This step, although often overlooked, plays a crucial role in maintaining quality consistency for international shipments. The visual and tactile inspection ensures that only the finest fruits move on to the next stage, reducing rejection rates and increasing buyer satisfaction in global markets.
Organized and Efficient Workflow
Each fruit is placed with purpose—stacked neatly into crates and labeled appropriately for traceability. Even in this pre-packing phase, cleanliness and order are prioritized to minimize bruising and ensure optimal freshness. This disciplined system allows the transition to the packing house to happen smoothly, with minimal delays, preserving both the visual and nutritional quality of the salak.