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Variety Selection in Fresh Produce Export

  • Writer: Özlem Candan
    Özlem Candan
  • Aug 13
  • 1 min read

Turkish fruit varieties ready for export
Turkish fruit varieties ready for export

The Importance of Variety Selection in Fresh Produce Export


Matching Varieties with Market Demands


In the global produce trade, variety selection in fresh produce export can determine the success of a shipment. Different markets often prefer specific flavors, sizes, colors, and textures. At Avand Food, we carefully select the right varieties for each destination, ensuring customer satisfaction and competitive advantage.


Fruit Varieties from Turkey for Export


  • Pomegranates: Hicaznar (deep red, long storage), Wonderful (large, sweet), Katirbasi (balanced taste)

  • Grapes: Sultana Seedless, Red Globe, Crimson Seedless, Alphonse Lavallée

  • Peaches & Nectarines: Red Haven, Big Top, Venus, Fantasia

  • Plums: Black Amber, Santa Rosa, Greengage

  • Figs: Sarılop, Black Bursa, Göklop

  • Apricots: Hacihaliloglu, Sekerpare, Kabaasi


Vegetable Varieties from Turkey for Export


  • Tomatoes: Cluster, Cherry, Beef, Roma

  • Peppers: Green Bell, Red Bell, Capia, Hot Chili Cucumbers: Slicing, Pickling (Gherkin), Baby/Cocktail Onions: Yellow, Red, White

  • Carrots: Nantes, Chantenay, Imperator Zucchinis: Light Green, Dark Green

  • Potatoes: Agria, Spunta, Marabel


Why Variety Selection Matters


  • Shelf Life: Some varieties withstand longer transit times better.

  • Consumer Preferences: Color, sweetness, and texture vary by market.

  • Pricing & Market Access: Premium varieties can secure higher prices.


Conclusion: By focusing on variety selection in fresh produce export, Avand Gıda ensures each shipment meets specific market needs, maintaining quality, freshness, and customer trust.

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