Pomegranate seeds (arils) have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the fresh-cut fruit and healthy snack industry. Backed by rising consumer awareness of their nutritional value and increasing demand worldwide, the market is seeking efficient, scalable solutions for high-quality aril production.
Juran Technologies’ ArilSystem© answers this need with an advanced industrial extraction system that delivers large or small volumes of arils under strict food safety standards—offering companies and marketers a unique opportunity to capture value in this expanding sector.
Two Key Business Opportunities
According to Avner Galili, Director of Juran Technologies, two primary groups stand to benefit from adopting the ArilSystem:
1. Producers and Processors of Pomegranate Arils
Companies already manufacturing or marketing arils—whether for direct consumption, beverages, or ingredient use—can dramatically improve efficiency with the ArilSystem. The benefits include:
- Reduced production costs through automated, mechanical extraction.
- Consistent, hygienic output that enhances product quality and food safety.
- Extended shelf life by operating systems close to consumer markets.
“These positions aril producers to meet demand more effectively and expand their reach in the fresh produce, juice, and healthy snack industries,” says Galili.
2. Marketers of Fresh Produce
Fresh produce distributors who have not yet entered the aril market gain a new revenue stream with the ArilSystem. By adding ready-to-eat pomegranate arils to their offerings, they can:
- Tap into a fast-growing consumer trend.
- Scale quickly with a system built for large-volume, high-safety production.
- Differentiate themselves by offering added-value products beyond whole fruit.
A unique advantage for this group is the ability to process class 2 pomegranates—fruits with external blemishes that are difficult to sell whole but yield high-quality arils. Instead of going to waste, these fruits become a profitable resource, improving margins and strengthening the supply chain.
A Competitive Edge in a Growing Market
“In both cases, the ArilSystem provides a clear competitive edge,” Galili concludes.
- Higher-quality products
- Reduced labor costs
- Maximized fruit utilization
- Enhanced food safety
As consumer demand for convenient, healthy, and natural snacks continues to rise, the ArilSystem offers growers, processors, and marketers a profitable gateway into one of the fruit industry’s fastest-expanding markets.
