Florida's citrus industry processes over 70 million boxes annually during harvest season (October-June), with facilities running 24/7 to handle perishable fruit. Equipment reliability during peak season is critical—every hour of downtime means fruit spoilage and lost revenue. AI scheduling helps Florida citrus processors maximize throughput during the compressed harvest window while maintaining FDA juice HACCP compliance.
Florida Citrus Industry
- Production: 70+ million boxes annually
- Season: October through June harvest
- Products: NFC juice, concentrate, citrus oils
- Perishability: 24-48 hour processing window
Seasonal Intensity
Citrus processors must complete all maintenance during the off-season (July-September) and maintain near-perfect uptime during harvest. AI scheduling optimizes this annual cycle.
Scheduling Challenges
- 24/7 operations during 9-month season
- HACCP and juice safety compliance
- Fruit receiving coordination
- CIP and sanitation scheduling
- Off-season maintenance planning
98%Equipment availability required during peak harvest season
AI Scheduling Applications
- Off-Season: Comprehensive maintenance scheduling
- In-Season: Minimal downtime windows
- Sanitation: Optimize CIP timing
- Receiving: Coordinate fruit deliveries
Optimize Your Processing Season
See how AI scheduling can maximize throughput during harvest.
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