Industrial Edge Ep 16: Maximizing Pistachio Processing Efficiency w/ Primex Farms LLC.

In this episode of Industrial Edge, recorded live from the 2025 American Pistachio Growers Conference in Monterey, California, we dive into the world of factory automation and technological advancements in the pistachio processing industry. Join April Ramos and Emmanuel Ramos from Primex Famrs LLC. as they share their extensive experiences and insights on processing, automation, and food safety in the industry.

00:00 Introduction
00:18 Guest Introductions
01:08 Understanding Pistachio Processing
02:13 The Detailed Processing Steps
05:22 Evolution of Equipment in the Industry
10:27 The Role of Automation
12:38 AI and Robotics in the Industry
14:39 The Benefit of Adopting Technology
18:56 Overcoming Challenges
21:27 ROI on Automation
23:41 Advice for the Industry
26:05 Working with Chandler Automation

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 0:17 Guest Introductions
• 1:07 Understanding Pistachio Processing
• 2:12 The Detailed Processing Steps
• 5:21 Evolution of Equipment in the Industry
• 10:26 The Role of Automation
• 12:37 AI and Robotics in the Industry
• 14:38 The Benefit of Adopting Technology
• 18:55 Overcoming Challenges
• 21:26 ROI on Automation
• 23:40 Advice for the Industry
• 26:04 Working with Chandler Automation