Variety
Packaging
3 packaging types are available, all with the SIFRUT brand.
11.2 KG
25-pound (11.2 Kg) cardboard boxes, packed bulk or with double tray, in pallets of 80 boxes each.
6 KG
6-kilo single-tray cardboard boxes, with trays, in pallets of 160 boxes each.
4 KG
4-kilo cardboard boxes, in pallets of 264 boxes each.
Sizes
36,40, 48, 60, 70, & 84.
20, 24, 30, and 35.
14, 16, 18, 20, 22, & 24.
Season
The main season begins in late August, and goes up to late April.
However, SIFRUT has ample supplies all year long. At the end of the season (after May), some darkening of the peel is always present, but the fruit is firm and keeps excellent shelf life.
Quality Standards:
Weight:
Right net weight/box at the time of arrival to market.
Fruit:
No stems out, hard, no diseases, no bruising, no mechanical damage.
Maturity:
23% dry matter as a minimum.
Sizing and shape:
Uniform and typical for the variety.
Precooling:
Forced air cooling, at 38-45ºF, depending on maturity.
Quality Assurance:
QA system in place, controlling and recording all processes in the packinghouse. Full traceability system.
Weight:
Right net weight/box at the time of arrival to market.
Fruit:
No stems out, hard, no diseases, no bruising, no mechanical damage.
Maturity:
23% dry matter as a minimum.
Sizing and shape:
Uniform and typical for the variety.
Precooling:
Forced air cooling, at 38-45ºF, depending on maturity.
Quality Assurance:
QA system in place, controlling and recording all processes in the packinghouse. Full traceability system.