Fresh Spring Onions & Scallions from Egypt November to March
Crisp, tender white shanks and vibrant dark green tops.
Providing reliable fresh allium supplies to Europe and Russia throughout the winter.
Il Mondo Export supplies fresh Egyptian spring onions (Allium fistulosum) and scallions to European retail chains, wholesale distributors, and catering buyers during the winter months when northern European production is limited.
Three primary varieties are grown: Photon, Giza 6, and Giza 20 — all producing uniform, white-shanked bunches with long, dark green tops that meet EU retail presentation standards. Bulb diameters range from 8mm to 50mm and are standardised to buyer specification.
Spring onions are a highly perishable allium crop requiring immediate pre-cooling and constant cold chain management at 0–4°C with 90–95% humidity. Il Mondo harvests during cooler morning hours and hydro-cools within 2 hours to lock in crispness and prevent top yellowing during transit.
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Why Source Dates from Egypt with Il Mondo?
Egypt is the world's largest date producer. By combining the early harvest of fresh Barhi (August–October) with our long-running Medjool and semi-dry campaigns (September–March), Il Mondo provides a single, reliable origin for your entire winter and pre-Ramadan demand.
Our dates are grown in low-pest desert environments, ensuring exceptional cleanliness and taste. Every export lot is conditioned to optimal moisture levels, packed in food-grade liners, and shipped with continuous temperature data logging.
Juice Yield Guarantee
Minimum 45% juice content guaranteed — frequently exceeding 50% during peak harvest in March and April. Each batch tested before packing.
Dual-Class Sorting
Advanced optical sorting separates Class I (retail — uniform appearance) from Class II (industrial juicing — optimised for internal quality). You choose.
Brix/Acid Balance
Egyptian Valencias are bred for the ideal sweetness-to-acidity ratio required by juice processors. Brix and acid ratio tested at packing on every production run.
Industrial Packaging
Available in 500kg industrial bins for juice processors, or standard 15kg telescopic cartons for retail programs. Custom packaging on request.
The Egyptian Valencia Season: February to June
Valencia oranges are Egypt’s longest-running and most robust citrus export. As the winter citrus season ends in Europe, the Egyptian Valencia season reaches its peak. Because of their naturally robust rind and excellent keeping qualities, our Valencias offer exceptional shelf life — providing a reliable bridge of fresh citrus deep into the European spring and early summer.
For juice processors, the February–May window is the most critical supply period of the year. Il Mondo’s fixed weekly loading schedules from Alexandria ensure your production lines never stop — whether you need retail-grade Class I cartons or high-yield Class II industrial bins.
5 Months
45%+
Weekly
Want Guaranteed Volume & Fixed Pricing?
Don’t leave your juicing programs vulnerable to spot market fluctuations. Il Mondo’s Contract Farming program allows processors and retailers to lock in Valencia volumes, specific industrial or retail packaging, and fixed pricing before the season begins.
✅ Guaranteed container volumes — maintain continuous production for your juicing facilities
✅ Fixed quarterly pricing — protect your procurement budget from late-season market spikes
✅ Tailored packaging — choose between 15kg retail cartons or large-scale industrial bins
✅ Custom MRL profiles — perfectly aligned with your national or retailer-specific pesticide limits
✅ Priority loading — ensure your supply chain never stops
Frequently Asked Questions AboutEgyptian Spring Onions
How do you prevent the green tops from yellowing or dehydrating during transit?
We harvest during cool morning hours to minimise field heat, then hydro-cool immediately to 0–4°C within 2 hours of cutting. This rapidly removes field heat that drives respiration and top yellowing.
Packaging uses specialised moisture-retaining liners that maintain turgor pressure in the green tops without trapping free water — the main cause of bacterial soft rot. Constant 90–95% humidity throughout transit locks in crispness.
What bunch sizes and packaging formats are available?
Bunch weight is customised to buyer specification, typically ranging from 50g to 200g per bunch. Standard retail format is 100g or 125g bunches, 12–20 bunches per 1.5–2.5kg carton.
For catering and food service: loose 5kg or 7kg cartons without retail bunching. Custom printed retail bags and shelf-ready packaging available with minimum volume commitments.
How long is the shelf life of Egyptian spring onions?
At 0–4°C and 90–95% humidity: Egyptian spring onions maintain commercial shelf life for 14–21 days from harvest.
Transit from Alexandria to Northern European ports takes 10–14 days by sea, leaving 3–10 days of shelf life at destination — suitable for retail programs with efficient distribution. Air freight is available for buyers requiring maximum shelf life.
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