Fresh tomatoes

For fresh markets; ripeness and firmness should match transit time.

What should I review before buying?

Define shape, colour and firmness at receipt; loading maturity and pack format depend on the journey.

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A WRITTEN SPECIFICATION. A CLEARER DECISION.

What goes into your quotation?

Product specification details before ordering
Application	For fresh markets; ripeness and firmness should match transit time.
Packing	Cartons or crates that protect against stack pressure.
Variety & size	Confirmed in writing in the quote; variety substitutions require agreement.
Acceptance criteria	Define shape, colour and firmness at receipt; loading maturity and pack format depend on the journey.
Availability & quantity	Confirmed against stock, harvest, packing and destination; the catalogue is not a live inventory.
Transport & storage	Cooling and handling matched to variety and transit time; one temperature does not suit all produce.
Documents	A list reviewed with the importer and broker for the commodity and country; request relevant lot reports and certificates.
Price & payment	A tailored quote states currency, net weight, validity, named delivery point and payment terms.

How do we avoid mismatched expectations?

Share your buyer or factory specification and identify essential tests before committing. Request a representative lot sample and agree inspection timing and recording. At receipt, match lot numbers, weights and packaging to documents. Report discrepancies with clear evidence under the agreed contract.

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