Fresh Mixed Apples (Malus Domestica) – Prime Calibrated Export Grade (Red Delicious, Golden, Granny Smith, Gala)

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Fresh Mixed Apples</strong> (<em>Malus domestica</em> Borkh.), sustainably cultivated across prime high-altitude microclimates in Anatolia and the Mediterranean Taurus mountain foothills (Isparta, Karaman, Niğde, and Antalya basins). Harvested by hand at optimal physiological maturity, washed, waxed (food-grade natural carnauba/shellac upon buyer request), and sorted via computerized optical weight and diameter sizing lines, our apples feature firm crisp flesh, high natural juice content, vibrant skin coloration, and balanced sweetness. Supplied as mono-variety FCL shipments or mixed-variety container programs (custom ratio combinations of <strong>Red Delicious / Starking, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Royal Gala, and Fuji</strong>), we cater directly to supermarket retail chains, fresh wholesale terminal markets, institutional foodservice caterers, and fresh produce import distributors worldwide.</p>

<h3>Commercial Cultivars Available in Mixed Program Shipments</h3>

<p>Importers can customize container ratios across commercial export varieties according to seasonal consumer preferences:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Red Delicious / Starking Delicious:</strong>

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<li>Iconic five-crowned conical shape with deep solid-crimson to striped ruby-red color (min. 75%–85% color coverage for Class I Extra).</li>

<li>Sweet, mild, low-acid flesh with a fragrant floral aroma and crisp crunch.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Golden Delicious:</strong>

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<li>Smooth, thin yellow-green to golden skin with a characteristic pink blush on the sun-exposed cheek.</li>

<li>Rich, honey-sweet flavor profile, juicy crisp texture, and high soluble solids (Brix).</li>

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<li><strong>3. Granny Smith:</strong>

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<li>Distinctive glossy, emerald-green skin with light lenticel dots; firm, dense flesh with a refreshing, sharp tart acidity and prolonged post-harvest shelf life.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Royal Gala:</strong>

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<li>Early-season favorite featuring bright orange-red stripes over a creamy-yellow ground color; tender crisp texture and aromatic mild sweetness.</li>

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<li><strong>5. Fuji:</strong>

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<li>Dense, heavy, bi-colored round apple with dull-red striping; high Brix sugar concentration and exceptional long-haul shipping resistance.</li>

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<h3>Calibre Classifications &amp; Tray Counts (Bushel Packaging)</h3>

<p>Calibrated in strict compliance with UNECE FFV-50 and OECD standards by fruit diameter (mm) or standardized count per 18 kg net bushel carton:</p>

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<li><strong>Count 72 / 80 / 88:</strong> Jumbo Fruit (Diameter: 80 mm – 85 mm+); luxury supermarket retail trays and gift packs.</li>

<li><strong>Count 100 / 113 / 125:</strong> Large / Medium Standard (Diameter: 73 mm – 80 mm); universal commercial volume grade for supermarket shelves.</li>

<li><strong>Count 138 / 150 / 163:</strong> Medium Fruit (Diameter: 68 mm – 73 mm); highly demanded for school programs, lunchboxes, and pre-packed retail polybags.</li>

<li><strong>Count 175 / 198:</strong> Small Catering Fruit (Diameter: 65 mm – 68 mm); cost-effective institutional catering and juice processing.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications &amp; Quality Parameters</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> <em>Malus domestica</em> Borkh. (Family: Rosaceae)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Fresh Apples, Mixed Apples, Red Apples, Pommes Fraîches, Manzanas Frescas, Frische Äpfel, Mele Fresche, Taze Elma / Karışık İhracatlık Elma, Tuffah</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0808.10.80.00 / 0808.10.10 (Apples, fresh)</li>

<li><strong>Quality Classification:</strong> Class I / Extra Class (Free from bitter pit, scald, internal breakdown, hail damage, or open skin punctures)</li>

<li><strong>Flesh Firmness (Penetrometer 11 mm plunger):</strong>

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<li>Red Delicious: Min. 14 – 16 lbs/cm² (6.5 – 7.5 kg/cm²)</li>

<li>Golden Delicious: Min. 13 – 15 lbs/cm² (6.0 – 7.0 kg/cm²)</li>

<li>Granny Smith: Min. 16 – 18 lbs/cm² (7.5 – 8.5 kg/cm²)</li>

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<li><strong>Total Soluble Solids (Sugar Content / Refractometer):</strong> Min. 11.5&deg; – 14.5&deg; Brix (Cultivar dependent)</li>

<li><strong>Waxing / Post-Harvest Treatment:</strong> Natural unwashed/unwaxed or coated with food-grade carnauba/shellac wax for moisture retention and shine</li>

<li><strong>Storage Technology:</strong> ULO (Ultra Low Oxygen) &amp; CA (Controlled Atmosphere) cold-stored with 1-MCP treatment for fresh crunch year-round</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Isparta, Karaman, Niğde, Antalya)</li>

<li><strong>Crop Season:</strong> Fresh Harvest (August – November) / Year-Round Supply from CA/ULO Cold Stores</li>

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

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<li>Standard telescopic two-piece corrugated export master cartons: 18 kg – 20 kg net weight (standard bushel box), fitted with multi-tier molded pulp / plastic separator trays and protective bubble pads on top</li>

<li>Single-layer wooden or open-top cardboard display trays: 7 kg to 10 kg net weight for premium retail presentation</li>

<li>Pre-packed consumer formats: Polyethylene carry bags (1 kg, 1.5 kg, 2 kg) or clear plastic punnets packed inside master cartons upon request</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, grower traceability QR codes, GS1 barcodes, and client-specified palletization supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading &amp; Cold-Chain Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Fresh apples are living, respiring produce requiring continuous active refrigeration and air exchange during maritime transit. Shipments utilize advanced 40ft High Cube Reefer Containers (RF) under strict temperature, humidity, and ventilation controls:</p>

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<li><strong>Transit Temperature:</strong> 0.0&deg;C to +1.5&deg;C (Cultivar dependent: +2.0&deg;C for chill-sensitive Golden Delicious; 0.0&deg;C for Red Delicious &amp; Granny Smith)</li>

<li><strong>Relative Humidity (RH):</strong> 90% – 95%</li>

<li><strong>Ventilation Setting (Fresh Air Exchange):</strong> 15 – 25 CBM/hour (to purge metabolic ethylene and CO2 accumulation)</li>

<li><strong>40ft High Cube Reefer Container (40ft RH FCL):</strong>

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<li>Standard Palletized: 20 to 22 industrial pallets (approx. 1,000 to 1,188 bushel cartons of 18 kg net)</li>

<li>Total Net Weight: Approx. 19.5 – 21.5 MT</li>

<li>Total Gross Weight: Approx. 22.0 – 23.5 MT (safely within container and port gross payload ratings)</li>

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<li><strong>Refrigerated Road Trailer (Reefer Tır 33 Euro Pallets):</strong>

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<li>Standard Load: Approx. 20.0 – 22.0 MT net fruit (Strictly capped at <strong>max 24 – 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong> including vehicle tare)</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, Quality Inspection Certificate (confirming Class, diameter, penetrometer firmness, and Brix), Temperature Data Logger Charts, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Cold treatment protocol documentation available for destinations requiring quarantine pest disinfestation.</li>

<li>Certified compliant with GlobalGAP, European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations, US FDA food safety rules, and BRCGS Storage &amp; Distribution. Non-GMO, 100% Halal, and Kosher certified.</li>

<li>Available trade delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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