Fresh Cavendish Bananas & Dragon Fruit
Export-grade fresh Cavendish bananas, red and white flesh dragon fruit, and seedless limes harvested from GlobalGAP partner orchards in Vietnam and Southern India.
B2B Commercial Sourcing Overview
Filosha Exports coordinates origin consolidation, packhouse grading, pre-cooling, and refrigerated container (reefer) logistics for fresh tropical produce. Sourced in collaboration with commercial growing belts and verified packhouses in Vietnam (Binh Thuan, Long An) and India (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh), fresh fruit consignments are handled under cold-chain temperature guidelines to support shelf-life requirements for international wholesalers and distributors.
Export Grade Specifications & Quality Parameters
| Cavendish Banana Calibration | Illustrative: 39mm - 47mm (Class A Extra / Premium, verified at packing) |
|---|---|
| Banana Hand Size / Packing | 4, 5, 6 big hands / 7, 8, 9 small hands per 13.5kg / 18.5kg corrugated carton |
| Dragon Fruit Varieties | White Flesh (Hylocereus undatus) & Red Flesh (Hylocereus polyrhizus) |
| Dragon Fruit Grading | Size S (300-350g), M (350-450g), L (450g+) |
| Seedless Lime Calibration | 35mm - 55mm (approx. 12-16 pcs/kg) |
| Transit Temperature Protocols | Illustrative: Approx. +13.5°C (Bananas) / +5°C to +8°C (Dragon Fruit), adjusted per voyage duration and carrier guidelines |
| Post-Harvest Protocol | Standard washing and packhouse treatment; fungicide dip and MAP liners subject to importer specification and destination compliance |
Illustrative Origin Routing
Ho Chi Minh, Cat Lai (Vietnam) & Nhava Sheva, Chennai (India) — designated at quotation
Container Capacity (FCL)
40ft High Cube Reefer (RF): Approx. 1,540 boxes (20 MT Bananas) / 1,800 cartons (18 MT Dragon Fruit)
Dispatch Lead Time
Harvesting, grading, and reefer stuffing scheduled per harvest cycle upon contract confirmation & deposit
*Note: Export load ports, reefer temperature set-points, calibration tolerances, and dispatch schedules are illustrative operational examples. Final specifications, packaging, phytosanitary origin documentation, and shipment terms are confirmed against the selected supplier and destination import quarantine requirements at quotation stage.
Frequently Asked Procurement Questions
Key commercial information for international importers, category buyers, and supply managers.
What temperature and controlled atmosphere protocols are maintained during ocean reefer transit?
For Cavendish bananas, reefer containers are set strictly at +13.5°C to +14.0°C with 85–90% relative humidity and controlled ethylene scrubbers to prevent premature ripening during ocean voyages. Dragon fruit and seedless limes are transported at +5°C to +7°C in Controlled Atmosphere (CA) reefer containers with modified atmosphere (MAP) bag liners, ensuring fresh condition upon arrival at destination ports.
How are fresh bananas and dragon fruit graded and packed for export?
Cavendish bananas are harvested at 10.5–11 weeks maturity, washed in chlorine-alum sanitizing baths, and packed in heavy-duty 13.5 kg or 18.5 kg export telescopic cartons with kraft paper separators and foam cushions. Dragon fruit is graded by weight (350g–450g Grade M, 450g+ Grade L) and packed individually in foam netting sleeves inside 9 kg or 10 kg master cartons.
What is the commercial Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for fresh fruit consignments?
Because perishable produce requires continuous cold-chain integrity, the standard export MOQ is 1 x 40ft High Cube Reefer container (accommodating approximately 18 to 20 Metric Tons). Mixed reefer containers (e.g., combining dragon fruit, seedless lime, and passion fruit) can be coordinated from Vietnam packhouses depending on seasonal harvest availability.
What export clearances and sanitary documentation are supplied with each container?
Each consignment is accompanied by a government-issued Phytosanitary Certificate confirming freedom from fruit flies and agricultural pests, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Clean On-Board Ocean Bill of Lading, and Certificate of Origin. Pre-cooling charts, temperature data-logger files, and third-party quality inspection reports (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Vinacontrol) are provided upon vessel sailing.