Cherries

Specifications for Goods
 

• Variety: Prunus avium / Prunus cerasus (as applicable)

• Maturity: Fully matured and firm, suitable for cold-chain transport and ripening during distribution

• Appearance: Bright, uniform colour and gloss; clean, free from visible foreign matter or soil

• Flesh quality: Firm texture, juicy and crisp, typical of the variety, free from discolouration or abnormal moisture

• Stems: Fresh green, firmly attached

• Defects: No decay, no insect damage, no splits, no bruises, no dehydration or shrivelling

• Odour: Characteristic cherry aroma, no off-odour or fermentation smell

• Clean and well-formed appearance

• Moisture content: Within natural range, not excessive

• Packaging: New, clean, food-grade cartons or punnets; uniform in variety, grade, and size per package

• Labelling: Exporter name, variety, grade, size, net weight, country of origin, and orchard/packhouse registration code

• Storage temperature: –0.5 ± 0.5 °C (near-freezing, controlled ventilation, avoid condensation)

• Transport temperature: 0 ± 1 °C (continuous cold chain with high humidity 90–95%)