Fresh Tomatoes (Round, Vine/Cluster & Beef Varieties) – GlobalGAP Certified Export Grade

<p>We supply premium export-grade <strong>Fresh Tomatoes</strong> (<em>Solanum lycopersicum</em>) cultivated in modern climate-controlled Mediterranean greenhouses and fertile agricultural open fields. Hand-picked at precise color stages (Turning, Pink, Light Red, or Red according to destination transit time), washed, sanitized, and optically sorted by weight, diameter, and firmness, our tomatoes feature firm structural walls, rich lycopene pigmentation, and a balanced sugar-acid ratio. Extensively supplied to international supermarket retail chains, fresh produce wholesale markets, foodservice purveyors, and fresh-cut processing facilities across Europe, the Middle East, and the Gulf (GCC) region.</p>

<h3>Key Commercial Cultivars & Cultivation Types</h3>

<p>To satisfy diverse retail merchandising, salad preparation, and culinary cooking requirements, we export four primary commercial tomato varieties:</p>

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<li><strong>1. Round / Salad Tomatoes (Loose Round):</strong>

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<li>Firm, spherical standard round tomatoes with thick pericarps and uniform red skin.</li>

<li>Excellent shelf life and impact resistance during international freight transport.</li>

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<li><strong>2. Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV / Cluster / Salkım Domates):</strong>

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<li>Harvested on the green vine (4 to 6 uniform fruits per truss) with intact, aromatic green calyces and stalks.</li>

<li>Preferred by retail supermarket consumers for extended freshness, farm aesthetic, and intense aroma.</li>

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<li><strong>3. Beef / Beefsteak Tomatoes:</strong>

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<li>Large, multi-locular, fleshy fruits (Calibre 82 mm – 102 mm+) with juicy texture and sweet flavor; ideal for slicing, burger foodservice, and gourmet retail.</li>

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<li><strong>4. Plum / Roma / Elongated Tomatoes:</strong>

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<li>Oblong, dense, thick-fleshed tomatoes with low seed and gel content; optimized for culinary cooking, sauces, and canning.</li>

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

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<li><strong>Botanical Name:</strong> <em>Solanum lycopersicum</em> L. (syn. <em>Lycopersicon esculentum</em> Mill.)</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Fresh Tomatoes, Greenhouse Tomatoes, Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV), Tomates Fraîches, Tomates Frescos, Frische Tomaten, Pomodori Freschi, Taze Domates / Salkım Domates</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 0702.00.00.00 (Tomatoes, fresh or chilled)</li>

<li><strong>Quality Standard:</strong> Class I / Extra Class (UNECE Standard FFV-36 / OECD Tomato Standards)</li>

<li><strong>Color Stages (USDA / OECD Maturity Chart):</strong>

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<li>Stage 3 (Turning) / Stage 4 (Pink): Selected for long-distance maritime and multi-day refrigerated transit</li>

<li>Stage 5 (Light Red) / Stage 6 (Red): Selected for rapid retail turnover and regional direct deliveries</li>

</ul>

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<li><strong>Brix Level:</strong> Min. 4.0° – 5.5°+ Brix (Standard &amp; TOV) / Min. 6.5° – 8.5°+ Brix for specialty cocktail/cherry selections</li>

<li><strong>Firmness (Durofel / Shore Index):</strong> Min. 70 – 85 (ensuring firmness upon destination arrival)</li>

<li><strong>Defect Tolerance:</strong> Total defects max. 5% (Class I: Free from skin cracks, blemishes, blotchy ripening, and insect damage)</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey (Mediterranean Antalya, Mersin, Fethiye &amp; Aegean Basins) / Certified Origin</li>

<li><strong>Harvest Season:</strong> Year-round availability (Active greenhouse harvest: October to June; Open-field: May to October)</li>

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<h3>Sizing & Diameter Calibrations (Per UNECE FFV-36)</h3>

<p>Precision-graded into standardized diameter bands:</p>

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<li><strong>Calibre MM (47 – 57 mm):</strong> Sizing code 4</li>

<li><strong>Calibre M (57 – 67 mm):</strong> Sizing code 5</li>

<li><strong>Calibre L (67 – 82 mm):</strong> Sizing code 6</li>

<li><strong>Calibre XL / Beef (82 – 102 mm+):</strong> Sizing code 7 to 8</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Master Carton Standards</h3>

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<li>Single-layer or double-layer corrugated telescopic export master cartons: 5.0 kg or 6.0 kg net weight (with or without protective paper divider trays)</li>

<li>Plastic returnable collapsible crates (IFCO, StePac, Euro-pool styles) – 5 kg to 10 kg net for automated supermarket logistics</li>

<li>Rigid wooden crates (10 kg net weight) upon specific wholesale buyer request</li>

<li>Punnet / Flow-pack retail clamshells (500g, 1kg) for Vine/Cherry tomatoes</li>

<li>Traceability barcodes, GlobalGAP registration numbers, and packing date tags attached to every master carton</li>

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<h3>Controlled Cold Chain & Reefer Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>As a chilling-sensitive perishable fruit, tomatoes must not be exposed to temperatures below +10°C to prevent chilling injury, mealiness, and flavor loss. Transport temperatures are maintained between <strong>+10°C to +13°C (50°F – 55°F) with 85% to 90% relative humidity</strong>, strictly adhering to payload ratings and road safety limits:</p>

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

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<li>Capacity: 26 to 33 Euro Pallets (approx. 3,600 to 4,200 cartons of 5/6 kg net weight)</li>

<li>Net cargo payload: Approx. 19.5 – 21.5 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 / Maritime Short-Sea &amp; Deep-Sea routes):</strong>

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<li>Capacity: 20 to 22 Industrial Pallets (approx. 3,800 to 4,400 cartons)</li>

<li>Net cargo payload: Approx. 20.0 – 22.5 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

<li>Fresh air ventilation setting: 15 to 25 CBM/hr to avoid ethylene accumulation</li>

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

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

<li>GlobalGAP and GRASP certified production; compliant with European Commission (EU) pesticide MRL regulations and strict heavy metal thresholds.</li>

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

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