Aweta

What Aweta does

Aweta (legal entity Aweta GP BV) is a privately-held Dutch industrial equipment company founded in 1966 and headquartered in Nootdorp, Netherlands. It designs, manufactures, and sells turnkey sorting and packing installations for fresh fruit and vegetable processors, with a product portfolio organized around eleven produce-specific lines — apple, avocado, citrus, cucumber, kiwi, mango, pear, pepper, stonefruit, tomato, and other — combined with data-management software, project engineering, training, and a worldwide aftermarket service network covering more than 45 countries. The company self-positions as the industry leader in turnkey grading and packing for fresh produce.

Name

Aweta

Legal name

Aweta GP BV

Website

https://aweta.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aweta (Aweta GP BV) is a Dutch privately-held industrial equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services turnkey optical sorting and packing installations for fresh fruit and vegetable processors worldwide, supported by data-management software and a service network spanning more than 45 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sorting and Packing Equipment

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fresh Produce Packaging (IMALAHAE)

Keywords

• Produce sorting equipment
• Fruit grading machinery
• Packing line automation
• Optical sorting systems
• Fresh produce processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nootdorp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sorting and Packing Equipment Sales: Sale of turnkey sorting and packing solutions including hardware equipment, machinery, and integrated systems for fresh fruit and vegetable grading and processing facilities
2. Software Solutions: Software offerings for produce sorting systems, data management, and processing optimization
3. Service and Support: Worldwide service and support including maintenance, spare parts, training, and technical assistance for installed equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aweta designs, manufactures, and sells turnkey sorting, grading, and packing installations for fresh fruit and vegetables. Its offering combines purpose-built optical scanning hardware, AI-enabled detection systems, and integrated software to automate produce quality assessment and packaging. The company sells hardware-led solutions (with software and services) to enterprise produce packers and processors worldwide.

Product overview

Aweta is an industry leader providing turnkey solutions for grading and sorting fresh fruit and vegetables, with more than 55 years of experience and presence in over 45 countries. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on specialized sorting machines tailored for individual produce types (Apple, Avocado, Citrus, Cucumber, Kiwi, Mango, Pear, Pepper, Stonefruit, Tomato, and Other), combined with Software Solutions for data management and process optimization. These products form an integrated platform where cutting-edge scanning and optical sorting technology feeds into software that enables real-time decision-making and quality control. The portfolio is complemented by Project Services, Worldwide Support, and Training Services, creating a complete turnkey offering for fresh produce processing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Produce Sorting & Packing Solutions Complete end-to-end sorting, grading, and packing lines for fresh fruit and vegetables, configurable per produce type (apple, avocado, citrus, cucumber, kiwi, mango, pear, pepper, stonefruit, tomato, and other produce). Built around optical scanning and AI-enabled detection for automated quality assessment and pack-out. Sold to enterprise produce packers and processing facilities.
• Apple Sorting Solutions Specialized sorting and grading equipment for apples featuring advanced optical scanning for quality assessment and automated sorting. Sold to apple packhouses and processors.
• Avocado Sorting Solutions Sorting solutions designed for avocado processing, capable of detecting ripeness, defects, and quality parameters via optical scanning and AI-based detection. Sold to avocado packhouses and ripening facilities.
• Citrus Sorting Solutions Equipment for sorting and grading citrus fruits including oranges and lemons with optical inspection and AI-enabled defect detection. Sold to citrus packing houses and processors.
• Cucumber Sorting Solutions Automated sorting system for cucumbers focused on size grading and quality inspection using optical scanning. Sold to cucumber packers and processors.
• Kiwi Sorting Solutions Specialized equipment for kiwi fruit sorting and grading based on size, appearance, and quality parameters. Sold to kiwi packhouses and processors.
• Mango Sorting Solutions Advanced sorting technology for mango processing with optical defect detection and quality classification. Sold to mango packhouses and exporters.
• Pear Sorting Solutions Sorting equipment for pears featuring optical scanning for quality assessment and automated grading. Sold to pear packers and processors.
• Pepper Sorting Solutions Equipment for sorting peppers by color, size, and quality using vision-based inspection technology. Sold to pepper packers and processors.
• Stonefruit Sorting Solutions Sorting solutions for stone fruits including peaches, plums, and apricots with advanced optical quality detection. Sold to stonefruit packhouses.
• Tomato Sorting Solutions Automated sorting system for tomatoes featuring color grading and defect detection capabilities via optical scanning. Sold to tomato packers and processors.
• Other Produce Sorting Solutions Customizable sorting solutions for additional produce types beyond the main product categories. Sold to produce processors with non-standard packhouse requirements.
• Aweta Software Solutions Data management and analysis software for sorting operations, providing real-time insights and process optimization integrated with Aweta sorting equipment. Sold to enterprise produce packers alongside hardware installations.
• Project Services International project completion services including facility design, equipment installation, and commissioning of sorting and packing lines for fresh produce processors worldwide.
• Worldwide Support & Service Global service network providing maintenance, spare parts, and technical support for installed sorting and packing equipment across more than 45 countries. Sold to existing Aweta equipment customers.
• Training Services Equipment training programs designed to help operators and packhouse staff maximize the performance of Aweta sorting equipment and optimize production workflows. Sold to existing and new Aweta equipment customers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Empresas San ClementecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Aweta technology is at the heart of the new Empresas San Clemente fruit processing facility in Angol, Chile. This state-of-the-art facility was inaugurated in May 2026 and represents a significant implementation of Aweta's sorting and packing solutions in a major South American produce market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TOMRA: TOMRA is the global market leader in optical sorting, including fresh produce sorting and grading. Its acquisition of Ellips makes it Aweta's most direct and largest competitor in optical and AI-enabled produce sorting.
• Greefa: Greefa is a Dutch manufacturer of grading and sorting equipment for fruits and vegetables; based in the Netherlands, it directly competes with Aweta in optical sorting lines for apples, pears, tomatoes, and other fresh produce categories.
• UNITEC: UNITEC specializes in sorting, grading, and packing technology for fresh fruits and vegetables; it is one of the closest functional competitors to Aweta in turnkey optical sorting installations.
• Ellips: Ellips develops optical grading and sorting technology for fresh produce; now part of the TOMRA Group, it directly overlaps with Aweta's optical sorting and grading product lines.
• Elifab: Elifab designs and builds sorting and packing equipment for fresh produce; it competes with Aweta primarily in packhouse turnkey lines and cup-filling/sorting solutions.
• Key Technology: Key Technology (part of Duravant) manufactures optical sorting and conveying equipment for foods including fruits and vegetables, with significant overlap to Aweta in vision-based produce sorting.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Bühler is a large-scale industrial food processing equipment manufacturer serving grains, foods, and advanced materials; it overlaps with Aweta as a broader industrial incumbent capable of moving deeper into fresh-produce sorting.
• JBT Corporation: JBT supplies food processing and packaging machinery with broad exposure to fresh produce and protein lines; it represents an incumbent competitor that could expand its produce sorting footprint adjacent to Aweta's core.
• Duravant: Duravant is a parent operating multiple food equipment brands (including Key Technology); it competes with Aweta as a broader industrial incumbent in the fresh produce sorting and packaging category.

Emerging players

• Turatti Group: Turatti designs and builds food processing equipment with strength in fresh-cut produce lines; it overlaps with Aweta at the intersection of packing lines and inspection technology for fresh fruit and vegetables.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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