| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical and Export Specifications | ShapePlump and uniform fruits (oval or oblong depending on the variety), completely free from deformities, mechanical injuries, or latex stains around the stem area. ColorSmooth, clean, and highly attractive outer skin (bright green with a pink/red blush for the Keitt variety, dark green for the Kent variety, or golden yellow for local varieties), with a uniform deep yellow-orange internal flesh. Skin & Texture: Firm and pliable skin free from scars, with firm and solid flesh that ensures a superior capacity to withstand long sea freight and handling without tearing or over-softening. Quality & Flavor: A very rich, sweet taste and a strong aromatic flavor. The fruits feature an extremely low to non-existent fiber content, with strict compliance to international Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Sizing & Counts:Precise counts sorted by weight based on the number of fruits inside a standard export carton (4 kg net weight): Jumbo Sizes: Count 6, Count 7, Count 8 (Fruit weight: 650+ g). • Medium Sizes Count 9, Count 10, Count 12 (Fruit weight: 330–450 g). Packaging: Strong Open Top export cardboard cartons, arranged in a single layer with a net weight of 4 kg or 5 kg. Fruits are separated using cardboard dividers, or each fruit is wrapped in a protective foam net to safeguard the outer skin from friction during transit. |
| Season Period | From July to November. (With the export peak concentrated on late varieties, such as Keitt, during the months of September and October). |
| Varieties | 1. كيت (Keitt): The winning variety for long-distance exporting, featuring huge, firm fruits that endure shipping journeys to Russia with high efficiency, and zero fiber content. 2. كنت (Kent): A premium variety characterized by an attractive red blush, ideal for high-end supermarket shelf displays, with a rich, buttery flesh. 3. نعومي (Naomi): Excellent plump fruits featuring a cheerful red and green color, a moderately sweet flavor, and a high storage capacity. 4. الزبدية والأصناف المحلية (Zebda & Local Varieties): Varieties rich in flesh and concentrated flavor, requested by specific markets as well as juicing and food processing factories. |
