Watermelons & Melons

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Premium Watermelons & Melons for Export – Sweet & Juicy

Product Overview:

We supply high-quality watermelons and melons, grown under optimal conditions for maximum sweetness, vibrant color, and firm texture. Carefully selected for retail markets, food service, and processing, our melons meet strict international export standards.

Key Specifications:

1. Varieties & Types:

Watermelons:

·         Seedless (Triploid):

o    Crimson Sweet: Deep red, 8-12kg, high brix (10-12°)

o    Sugar Heart: Oval, 6-9kg, ultra-sweet (12-14° brix)

·         Seeded:

o    Charleston Gray: 10-16kg, excellent shelf life

Melons:

·         Cantaloupe:

o    Galia: Netted, aromatic, 1-1.5kg

o    Charentais: French variety, orange flesh

·         Honeydew:

o    Green Flesh: 1.5-2.5kg, 12-14° brix

o    Orange Flesh: Higher beta-carotene

2. Quality Grades:

·         Premium (Class I):

o    Uniform shape/size (see specs below)

o    No cracks/sunburn, firm to touch

o    Hollow sound (watermelons)

·         Commercial (Class II):

o    Slight surface marks (processing)

3. Packaging Options:

Watermelons:

·         Individually foam-netted

·         Bulk bins (400-500kg)

·         15kg cartons (mini varieties)

Melons:

·         Single-layer 10kg cartons (4-6 fruits)

·         Euro pallets (80-100 fruits/pallet)

Container Loads:

·         20ft refrigerated:

o    Watermelons: ~10-12MT

o    Melons: ~14-16MT

4. Shelf Life & Storage:

·         Watermelons: 14-21 days at 10-12°C

·         Melons: 7-10 days at 7-10°C

·         Special Care:

o    Pre-cooling within 4hrs of harvest

o    Ethylene-sensitive (store separately)

5. Certifications:

·         GlobalGAP, HACCP, Organic (on request)

·         Quality Tests:

o    Brix: =10° (watermelon), =12° (melons)

o    Firmness: =4lb pressure test

Intended Use:

 Fresh Consumption: Retail, fruit salads
 Food Service: Hotel buffets, catering
 Processing: Juice, frozen cubes

Competitive Advantages:

Sugar Guarantee:

·         Hand-held refractometer testing per lot
Size Consistency:

·         Watermelons: 6kg/8kg/10kg calibrated

·         Melons: Graded by diameter
Advanced Logistics:

·         Padded corner protectors for damage prevention

·         MA packaging for long shipments

Logistics & Compliance:

·         Origin: INDIA

·         Harvest Seasons:

o    Watermelons: Year-round (tropical)

o    Melons: May-Sep (temperate)

·         Documentation:

o    Phytosanitary certificates

o    Sugar content reports

·         Shipping Terms:

o    FOB, CNF (non-reefer for watermelons)

Customization Options:

·         Pre-Cut Products:

o    Watermelon cubes (fresh/frozen)

o    Melon balls in syrup

·         Special Packaging:

o    Half-melons (vacuum-sealed)

o    Mixed fruit boxes

·         Private Labeling:

o    Retail-branded mesh bags