Shenzhen Xingtong IOT Technology Co., Ltd.
Barcode Scanner Manufacturer with development & Invention ability
What Is Produce Packaging Traceability?
Every bag of apples, box of tomatoes, or clamshell of berries on a supermarket shelf needs to be traceable back to the farm. If there‘s a recall — like E. coli on lettuce — the store needs to know exactly which batch came from which field, fast.
Without traceability: Remove everything from the shelf. Huge waste. Angry customers.
With traceability: Remove only the affected batch. Minimal waste. Fast problem solving.
XTIOT scanners help packing houses do this automatically — no complicated paperwork, no guessing, no expensive consultants.
How It Works (3 Simple Steps for Packing Houses)
| Step | What Happens | Scanner Used |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Farm intake | Farm crates arrive at packing house. Scan each crate‘s barcode. System records grower, field, harvest date. | XT8001D lightweight PDA |
| 2. Packing line | As fruit moves down the packing line, scan each clamshell or bag. System knows which farm batch it belongs to. | XT8131A industrial scanner |
| 3. Palletizing | Scan full pallets of packed boxes before they ship to stores. System links every carton to the original farm batch. | XT8601B batch scanner |
That‘s it. Three scan points. Full traceability from farm to supermarket shelf.
XTIOT Scanners for Produce Packing – Simple Choices
XT8001D – Lightweight Handheld PDA (For farm intake & warehouse)
Ultra-light at only 288g – easy to carry all day.
Point and shoot. Reads barcodes on dusty or wet farm crates.
Android screen shows you what you scanned.
WiFi and 4G send data to your computer instantly.
Works in cold storage (0-4°C) and outdoor receiving areas.
24-key physical keyboard — easy to use with gloves.
Best for: Receiving farm crates, checking inventory, warehouse picking.
XT8131A – Industrial Scanner (For packing line)
Mount it on your packing line. Scans automatically as produce passes by.
No trigger to pull. No worker needed to scan each clamshell.
Reads barcodes on wet, curved, or dusty fruit labels.
Can read multiple codes at once — scan a whole tray of berry clamshells.
Best for: Packing line, bagging station, automatic scanning.
XT8601B – Batch Scanner (For palletizing & shipping)
Reads up to 100 barcodes in one trigger.
Scan an entire pallet of packed cartons in 2 seconds.
Perfect for busy shipping docks.
Best for: Pallet building, outbound shipping, store delivery.
What Problems Does This Solve for Packing Houses?
| Problem | How XTIOT Helps |
|---|---|
| Mixed batches from different farms | System knows which batch is which. No mixing. |
| Slow manual paperwork at intake | Scan a barcode instead of writing everything down. |
| Condensation on wet produce labels | Scanners read through moisture. No failed scans. |
| Cold storage (0-4°C) | PDA works in cold environments. Battery lasts full shift. |
| Can‘t find which batch went to which store | Every carton is scanned before shipping. Full record. |
| Supermarket recall panic | In seconds, you know exactly which batches to recall. |
| Heavy scanners hurt workers‘ hands | XT8001D is only 288g — lightweight for all-day use. |
Simple Traceability Workflow Diagram
Farm crates arrive at packing house
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【XT8001D PDA】 Scan each crate → records grower, field, harvest date
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Produce goes to packing line
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【XT8131A industrial scanner】 Scans each clamshell / bag automatically
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Cartons packed, stacked on pallet
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【XT8601B batch scanner】 Scan entire pallet (2 seconds)
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Pallet shipped to supermarket
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Store scans damaged carton → knows exactly which farm batch to pull
What Supermarkets Want from Their Suppliers
More and more large retailers (Walmart, Kroger, Tesco, Carrefour, etc.) now require their produce suppliers to have traceability systems in place. Without it, you may not be able to sell to them at all.
XT8001D + XT8131A + XT8601B gives you everything you need to meet those requirements — at a price that fits small and mid‑size packing houses.
