From here, the bunches are cleaned and inspected before being packed tightly into boxes to prevent bruising. To avoid ripening during their cross-ocean trip, the bananas are kept at temperatures that maintain a dormant, green state, around 57 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to advanced cold transport systems. When they arrive, they're held at cold temperatures until distributors are ready to purchase and sell.
When a shipment of refrigerated or frozen goods arrives at a Lineage Logistics warehouse, machines spring into action. Computer-vision technology scans pallets and logs data on customers, product types, and item descriptions.