From Orchard to Table.
Thought in Every Step
Our process is built to protect quality from day one — with clear steps, sharp oversight, and precision at every turn.
Grower-Focused from Day One
We Don’t Just Pack Fruit — We Partner with the People Who Grow It.
Our grower relations team works side by side with producers to forecast crop volumes, determine ideal picking windows, and support field decisions with real-time data and quality feedback. It’s a relationship built on trust — and backed by a facility that’s ready to deliver.
Step 01:
Grower Relations & Crop Management
Forecasting Yields
QC Support
Grower Field Insights
Our grower relations team works directly with outside growers to forecast next season’s yield, plan picking windows, and provide quality control insights throughout the growing cycle. It’s a hands-on partnership built to give growers the best chance at success.
STEP 02:
Harvest
Field Oversight
Third-Party Crews
On-Site Support
When fruit reaches maturity, it’s harvested by trusted third-party contractors under the oversight of our field team. A Cobblestone representative is always present to ensure standards are met and to support any grower concerns in real time.
Step 03:
Receiving & Degreening
Rind Evaluation
Controlled Ethylene Application
Color Optimization
Upon arrival at Cobblestone, fruit is evaluated and entered into our system. If needed, it undergoes degreening — a process that uses ethylene to bring the rind to full color while maintaining fruit integrity.
STEP 04:
Postharvest Handling
Plant-Based Wax Coating
Grading by Appearance
Industry-Standard Sizing
Fruit is gently washed to remove field debris, then coated with a light, plant-based wax to protect against pathogens and enhance shelf appeal. Each piece is then graded for visual quality and sized for consistency.
Step 05:
Packing
Packed Within 48 Hours
Custom Specs
Quality Checked
All fruit is packed to order no more than 48 hours before shipment. Bagged, boxed, QC’d, and stacked — every unit is built to spec and prepared for maximum freshness at the point of delivery.
STEP 06:
Shipping
Final QC
Reliable Distribution
On-Time Delivery
Once packed, orders are shipped to their destinations with speed and care. Our system ensures clean transitions, real-time logistics coordination, and dependable arrival times.
