Fresh Avocados (Hass & Fuerte Varieties)

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Fresh Avocados</strong> (primarily featuring prime <strong>Hass</strong> and <strong>Fuerte</strong> cultivars) sourced from GlobalGAP-certified orchards along the Mediterranean subtropical coastal belt. Carefully hand-harvested at optimal physiological maturity, sanitized, hydrocooled, and optically sorted by weight and calibre, our avocados deliver rich nutty flavor profiles, velvety buttery texture, and certified dry matter ratios. We supply supermarket chains, fresh produce wholesalers, commercial ripening facilities, and food service distributors across Europe, the Middle East, and worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Cultivar Comparison: Hass vs. Fuerte</h3>

<p>To satisfy both dark-pebble skin and smooth green-skin market preferences across global retail distribution networks, we supply two flagship commercial varieties:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Hass Avocado (The Global Standard):</strong>

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<li><strong>Physical Traits:</strong> Oval shape with thick, textured, pebbled skin that transitions from deep green to purplish-black as it ripens.</li>

<li><strong>Flesh &amp; Flavor:</strong> Pale green to creamy gold meat, extremely high natural oil content (18% – 25%+), exceptionally creamy and rich.</li>

<li><strong>Handling Advantage:</strong> Thick, durable skin provides superior transit protection and long shelf life in refrigerated marine transport.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Fuerte Avocado (Green-Skin Classic):</strong>

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<li><strong>Physical Traits:</strong> Elegant pear shape with smooth, thin, leathery medium-green skin featuring small yellow specks (remains green when fully ripe).</li>

<li><strong>Flesh &amp; Flavor:</strong> Light golden-green meat with subtle hazelnut notes and a delicate, creamy butter texture (natural oil content 14% – 19%).</li>

<li><strong>Market Window:</strong> Early-to-mid season favorite with immediate consumer visual appeal.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Quality Standards</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Persea americana</em> Mill.</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Fresh Avocados, Hass Avocado, Fuerte Avocado, Aguacate, Avocat Frais, Palta, Taze Avokado</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0804.40.00.00 (Avocados, fresh or dried)</li>

<li><strong>Quality Class:</strong> Class I / Extra Class (Codex Stan 197-1995 / UNECE Standard FFV-42 for Avocados)</li>

<li><strong>Maturity Metric (Dry Matter Content):</strong>

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<li>Hass: Min. 21.0% – 23.0%+ dry matter (guaranteeing uniform, natural ripening without rubbery texture)</li>

<li>Fuerte: Min. 19.0% – 20.0%+ dry matter</li>

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<li><strong>Purity &amp; Condition:</strong> Sound, clean, firm, free of pests, cold damage, sunburn, deep scarring, or corky spots (pedicel / stem intact at 5–10 mm)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean Antalya / Alanya / Mersin Belts) / Certified Origin</li>

<li><strong>Harvest Season:</strong> October through May (Fuerte: Oct – Feb; Hass: Dec – May)</li>

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<h3>Sizing &amp; Count Classification (Standard 4 kg / 10 kg Cartons)</h3>

<p>Graded in strict accordance with international weight counts per 4.0 kg net carton:</p>

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<li><strong>Count 12:</strong> 300 g – 370 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 14:</strong> 258 g – 313 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 16:</strong> 227 g – 274 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 18:</strong> 203 g – 243 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 20:</strong> 184 g – 217 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 22:</strong> 165 g – 196 g per fruit</li>

<li><strong>Count 24:</strong> 145 g – 173 g per fruit</li>

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<h3>Packaging &amp; Cold Chain Standards</h3>

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<li>Single-layer telescopic corrugated open-top master cartons (4.0 kg net weight) with individual pulp/paper divider trays</li>

<li>Heavy-duty corrugated master cartons (10 kg net weight) for high-turnover foodservice and wholesale buyers</li>

<li>Plastic returnable crates (IFCO / StePac / Euro-pool styles) supported upon client specification</li>

<li>Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) pallet bags / liners available for long-distance maritime transit</li>

<li>Full barcode labeling, traceability coding, and GlobalGAP certification tags on every master box</li>

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<h3>Controlled Temperature &amp; Reefer Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>As a climacteric, living fruit sensitive to temperature and ethylene exposure, all shipments are managed through strict cold chain protocols (+5°C to +7°C for Hass; +6°C to +8°C for Fuerte, with 85–90% relative humidity), complying fully with container payload limits and road safety regulations:</p>

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<li><strong>Reefer Truck (Frigo Tır / Temperature-Controlled Road Freight):</strong>

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<li>Loaded with 26 to 33 Euro Pallets (approx. 5,000 to 5,500 cartons of 4 kg net).</li>

<li>Net cargo payload: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong> including pallet Tare).</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube Reefer Container (RF FCL / Short-Sea &amp; Deep-Sea routes):</strong>

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<li>20 to 22 Industrial Pallets (approx. 5,200 to 5,760 cartons).</li>

<li>Net cargo payload: Approx. 21.0 – 23.5 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>).</li>

<li>Controlled Atmosphere (CA) options (O₂: 2–5%, CO₂: 3–10%) to delay ripening on long ocean transits.</li>

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<h3>Quality Assurance &amp; Export Documentation</h3>

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<li>Comprehensive official export paperwork: Official Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Conformity (Class I), Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) report, Temperature Datalogger readouts, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Full adherence to European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL standards and GlobalGAP / GRASP social compliance protocols.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP (Reefer transport).</li>

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