With the new plant, C.F.C. is setting new standards in resource-efficient fruit processing. The treated process water guarantees maximum operational reliability without downtime, protects the premium quality of Melinda apples and makes a significant contribution to the cooperative’s ecological sustainability strategy. Melinda’s representatives regard our technology as an indispensable building block for efficient, future-proof sorting operations.
MELINDA - Consorzio Frutticoltori Cles (Cles)
Sustainable process water treatment
What did we do?
The Consorzio Frutticoltori Cles (C.F.C.) in Trentino is one of the central pillars of the renowned Melinda apple brand. As part of the modernisation and new construction of its state-of-the-art sorting plant, the consortium faced the task of gently processing extremely high volumes of fruit while meeting the highest standards of water protection, water saving and hygiene.
Highly efficient, continuous process water treatment was essential for the hydraulic transport and washing of the apples.
The solution
As Melinda’s long-standing trusted partner, we developed and implemented a high-performance water treatment system perfectly matched to the complex requirements of the new sorting plant:
Integrated filtration technology: use of 5 specialised treatment units for the effective separation of suspended solids, organic input material and ultra-fine particles.
Powerful water recovery system: an outstanding recycling rate of 90 %, drastically reducing the fresh water demand of the entire plant.
Special washing system: gentle, hygienic washing of the apples in the water flow to protect the delicate fruit skins.
Impressive capacity: designed for a total filtration capacity of more than 200 m³/hour in a continuous recirculation system.
Data about the project
| Customer | MELINDA - Consorzio Frutticoltori Cles |
| Subject | Water Treatment System (Complete Solution) |
| Installation period | 2025 |
