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Precision Ripening for Superior Quality and Consistency
At Chiovitti Banana Co, exceptional fruit quality doesn’t happen by accident—it’s engineered.
About TARPLESS® Technology
Our ripening process is built around advanced technology that delivers consistency, efficiency, and predictable results, shipment after shipment. Using state-of-the-art, pressurized ripening rooms—including dedicated environments for bananas, avocados, and mixed loads—we’re able to ripen fruit precisely to your specifications.By carefully controlling airflow, temperature, and humidity, our system ensures:
- Uniform ripening across every box
- Improved shelf life and reduced shrinkage
- Enhanced colour, texture, and appearance at store level
Whether you require green, partially ripened, or fully ripened fruit, we calibrate each room and schedule to match your needs, your category strategy, and your delivery timelines.
Our ripening operations are also built with energy efficiency, safety, and reliability in mind. Remote monitoring and control systems allow our team to oversee conditions around the clock, ensuring continuous quality control and minimizing the risk of disruption.The result is beautifully ripened fruit, consistent quality, and a supply chain partner you can depend on.
Key Benefits of TARPLESS®
TARPLESS® is designed to improve efficiency, safety, and quality across the ripening process. By replacing traditional tarping methods, it delivers consistent results while reducing operational challenges.
Consistent & Uniform Ripening
TARPLESS® ensures even airflow and controlled conditions throughout the ripening room, resulting in uniformly ripened fruit with consistent color, texture, and taste.
Improved Efficiency & Cost Savings
By eliminating manual tarping, TARPLESS® reduces labor requirements, speeds up operations, and minimizes downtime—leading to improved productivity and long-term cost savings.
Enhanced Safety & Reliability
With no tarps to handle, TARPLESS® significantly improves workplace safety and reduces the risk of damage or contamination, while maintaining reliable, repeatable ripening outcomes.
Chiovitti Banana Co-Committed to Sustainability and Zero Waste
For us, sustainability is not a slogan—it’s part of how we run our business every day.We are actively working toward zero-waste operations, aiming to ensure that every piece of fruit is used to its fullest potential. As part of this commitment, we donate surplus and cosmetically imperfect fruit to local food banks and community organizations. These products may not meet strict retail appearance standards, but they remain perfectly nutritious and delicious.This approach allows us to:
- Reduce food waste in our operations
- Support food security in the communities we serve
- Lower our environmental footprint in a practical, measurable way
Beyond fruit donations, we are continuously refining our sourcing, handling, and logistics practices to be more efficient and responsible. From optimizing loads and routes to improving energy use in our facilities, sustainability guides our decision-making as we look to the future.
Why It Matters for Our Customers
TARPLESS® delivers measurable improvements where it matters most — product quality, operational efficiency, and reliability. By removing the inconsistencies of traditional tarping methods, customers gain better control over the ripening process and more predictable outcomes.
With uniform ripening and reduced handling, customers experience lower product loss, improved fruit appearance, and greater consistency across every batch. The simplified process also reduces labor dependency and operational risks, allowing teams to focus on productivity rather than manual intervention.
Ultimately, TARPLESS® helps our customers maintain high standards, meet market demands confidently, and operate more efficiently in a competitive supply environment.
Innovation at Chiovitti Banana Co is about more than equipment—it’s a mindset.
We constantly look for better ways to handle fruit, protect quality, and add value for our partners. Across our operations, we integrate advanced tools and data-driven practices to stay ahead of the curve in the produce industry.Key areas of innovation include:
- Real-time temperature tracking throughout our supply chain, helping us ensure ideal conditions from ripening rooms to loading docks to final delivery.
- Continuous refinement of ripening programs, aligning fruit condition with our customers’ specific merchandising and operational needs.
- Expanding our range of tropical fruit varieties, including new and rare offerings that bring unique flavours and fresh opportunities to the market.
By combining over a century of experience with modern technology and a forward-looking approach, Chiovitti Banana Co is not just keeping up with industry standards—we’re working to set new ones in quality, efficiency, and freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you supply to individuals or only wholesale?
We are a wholesale-only supplier and do not offer direct sales to individual consumers. Should you require further information regarding our wholesale terms or how to become a stockist, please don’t hesitate to contact us
2. What certifications do you have?
We are certified under HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and are fully
compliant with CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulations. These
certifications reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food
safety and quality throughout our operations.
3. Are your bananas shipped ripened or green?
We are able to ship bananas at any ripening stage required to meet your specific needs—whether green, partially ripened, or fully ripened. Please let us know your preferred specifications, and we will be happy to accommodate them.
