IQF Frozen Vegetables & Fruit from Egypt — BRC Grade AA Certified
Il Mondo Export supplies a comprehensive range of IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) vegetables and fruits from Egypt to international food service and industrial buyers. IQF is a freezing method in which each piece of produce is frozen separately at ultra-low temperatures within 4 hours of harvest, preserving nutritional value, colour, texture, and flavour without clumping. All Il Mondo IQF products are processed in BRC Global Standards Grade AA certified facilities, with optical sorting and metal detection on every production line. Private label packaging is available.
Why IQF? The Science Behind Consistent Quality
Our IQF Product Range
All products are processed in BRC Grade AA certified facilities in Egypt and available in bulk or private label formats.
IQF Frozen Strawberry from Egypt
Egyptian strawberries are internationally recognised for their exceptional sweetness, deep red colour, and high Brix levels — making them the preferred choice for food service, jam production, dairy processing, and retail frozen fruit.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Camarosa Festival Fortuna |
| Cuts Available |
Whole
Sliced (3–5mm)
Diced (10x10mm)
Crumbled
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| Brix Level | 7.0° minimum |
| Colour | Deep red, uniform ASTA 40+ equivalent |
| Packaging |
Bulk: 10kg or 15kg carton Retail: 400g – 1kg bags (Private Label) |
| Season |
January – April (Peak Harvest) Frozen stock available year-round |
| Certifications |
BRC Grade AA
ISO 9001
GlobalG.A.P
|
| Storage |
Temp: -18°C Shelf Life: 24 months from production |
IQF Frozen Green Beans from Egypt
Egyptian IQF green beans are a staple of European food service and retail frozen vegetable ranges. Harvested at peak tenderness, blast-frozen within hours, and available in multiple cuts to meet any processing or retail specification.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Contender Maxibel (Fine) Helda (Flat) |
| Cuts Available |
Whole
Cut (4–6cm)
Fine (Extra Fine, <6mm diameter)
|
| Diameter Grade |
Fine (<6mm)
Extra Fine (<8mm)
Standard (<10mm)
|
| Packaging |
Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: Custom retail bags available |
| Season |
October – March Year-round frozen stock |
| Certifications |
BRC Grade AA
ISO 9001
GlobalG.A.P
|
| Storage |
Temp: -18°C Shelf Life: 24 months from production |
IQF Frozen Okra from Egypt
Egypt is one of the world's leading okra producers and exporters. Il Mondo's IQF
okra is harvested at the optimal size for tenderness, graded by the international
zero/extra/no.1 classification system, and frozen to BRC standard.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Grade | Zero (<4cm) Extra (4–6cm) No.1 (6–8cm) |
| Cuts Options |
Whole
Sliced (1cm rings)
|
| Packaging |
Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: Retail bags available |
| Markets | Middle East, Gulf, UK, Europe (ethnic retail & food service) |
| Season |
May – September Year-round frozen stock |
| Certifications |
BRC Grade AA
ISO 9001
|
| Storage |
Temp: -18°C Shelf Life: 24 months from production |
IQF Frozen Mango from Egypt
Egyptian Keitt and Kent mangoes are prized for their low-fibre flesh, rich sweetness,
and vibrant yellow-orange colour. Ideal for smoothie production, food service,
dessert manufacturing, and retail frozen fruit ranges.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Keitt Kent |
| Cuts Available |
Chunks (2x2cm)
Diced (1x1cm)
Slices
Puree
|
| Brix Level | 14.0° minimum |
| Packaging |
Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: Retail bags 400g–1kg |
| Season | June – October Year-round frozen stock |
| Certifications |
BRC Grade AA
ISO 9001
GlobalG.A.P
|
| Storage |
Temp: -18°C Shelf Life: 24 months from production |
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Seed SupplyPrivate Label IQF Solutions — Your Brand, Our Quality
Il Mondo offers a complete private label service for retail chains, food service brands, and wholesale distributors who want to market Egyptian IQF products under their own brand.
What we provide:
→ Custom retail bags from 400g to 2.5kg in your brand design
→ Full nutritional labelling compliant with EU Regulation 1169/2011
→ Barcode and batch traceability code on every unit
→ Mixed product packs and custom blends available on request
→ Minimum order quantities apply — contact us for details
Your quality, your brand, our expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions AboutIQF Frozen Vegetables from Egypt
What does IQF mean?
IQF stands for Individually Quick Frozen. It is a freezing method in which each individual piece of produce — a strawberry, a green bean, a chunk of mango — is frozen separately at temperatures as low as -35°C, typically within 4 hours of harvest.
Unlike block freezing (where produce is frozen in a solid mass), IQF keeps each piece separate, preserving its natural shape, texture, colour, and nutritional profile. IQF products do not clump together, making them ideal for portion-controlled food service and retail use.
Is IQF frozen food as nutritious as fresh?
Yes — in many cases, IQF frozen produce retains more nutrients than 'fresh' produce that has been in transit for several days. Because IQF freezing happens within hours of harvest, vitamins and minerals are locked in at peak levels.
Studies by the University of Chester (2017) found that frozen produce had equal or higher nutrient content than fresh equivalents in the majority of tested categories. Il Mondo's blast-freezing process at -35°C within 4 hours of harvest ensures maximum nutritional retention.
What certifications does Il Mondo's IQF facility hold?
Il Mondo's IQF processing facilities are certified to BRC Global Standards Grade AA — the highest level of the British Retail Consortium food safety standard, widely required by European retailers and food service chains.
Additional certifications include ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems and GlobalG.A.P for farm-level traceability of raw material inputs.
What is the minimum order for IQF frozen vegetables from Egypt?
The standard minimum order for Il Mondo IQF products is 1 × 20ft or 40ft reefer container, depending on the product and packaging format.
For mixed-product container orders (combining multiple IQF products in one container), please contact our team to discuss feasibility based on product compatibility and minimum batch quantities.
Can you produce custom IQF vegetable blends?
Yes. Il Mondo produces custom IQF blends for food service operators and retail buyers. Common examples include mixed vegetable blends (green beans, okra, peas, carrots) and tropical fruit mixes (mango, strawberry, pineapple).
Custom blends are available with a minimum volume commitment. Contact our export team with your blend specification and target volume.
How long is the shelf life of Il Mondo IQF products?
All Il Mondo IQF products have a shelf life of 24 months from the date of production when stored at -18°C or below.
Products must be kept frozen throughout the supply chain. Once defrosted, they should not be refrozen and must be used within 24 hours.

