Premium Fresh Green Beans from Egypt French & Standard
Crisp, stringless, and hand-harvested. Supplying UK and European supermarkets throughout the critical winter season.
Il Mondo Export supplies premium fresh Egyptian green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) to top-tier supermarket chains, food service providers, and wholesale distributors across the UK and Europe. We specialise in both extra-fine French beans (haricots verts) and standard green beans, ensuring crisp texture, uniform sizing, and vibrant colour.
Egypt has developed a strong reputation for high-quality green beans, and our October-to-April export window positions us as a key winter supplier when European field production halts. All Il Mondo green beans are meticulously hand-harvested, rapidly pre-cooled, and shipped under strict 5–7°C cold chain protocols to prevent chilling injury and dehydration during transit.
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Why UK & EU Retailers Choose Il Mondo Green Beans
Engineered for crispness, defect-free grading, and maximum shelf life.
The Winter Supply Gap
Our peak harvest (November–March) directly serves UK and Northern European markets exactly when their local and near-shore supplies are depleted.
Precision Grading
We grade strictly by diameter and length. From <6mm Extra Fine French beans to 8–10mm Standard beans, you receive exactly the caliber your retail program requires.
Chilling Injury Control
Green beans are highly sensitive to extreme cold. We maintain a strict 5–7°C transit temperature, explicitly avoiding the 0–4°C range which causes russeting and surface pitting.
The Egyptian Green Bean Season: October to April
During the European winter, local open-field production of green beans is impossible. From October through April, the UK and EU markets rely heavily on imports to satisfy consumer demand for fresh, healthy vegetables.
Egypt’s mild winter climate and short transit times to European ports make it the ideal strategic partner. By securing your supply with Il Mondo during this ‘Golden Window,’ you guarantee uninterrupted, high-quality fresh bean availability for your retail shelves and food service clients throughout the coldest months of the year.
Oct–Apr
5–7°C
Flowpack
Secure Your French Bean Retail Program
Premium Extra-Fine French beans require precise agricultural planning. Il Mondo’s Contract Farming program allows major retailers to lock in their specific calibers, volumes, and packaging formats before the season begins.
✅ Guaranteed container volumes during the critical Nov–March peak
✅ Specific caliber sizing (e.g., 100% Extra Fine <6mm)
✅ Custom retail packaging (branded 200g/500g flowpacks)
✅ Pre-approved MRL programs for UK/EU compliance
Frequently Asked Questions AboutEgyptian Green Beans
How do you protect green beans from chilling injury and dehydration during export?
Green beans are sensitive to low temperatures. We pre-cool them quickly after harvest and maintain a strict 5–7°C transit temperature with 90–95% relative humidity. We rigorously avoid temperatures below 4–5°C, which cause surface pitting and russeting (chilling injury).
Packaging utilises perforated liners or flowpacks that balance moisture retention with ventilation to prevent condensation and decay.
How is stringiness and quality controlled for UK supermarket specifications?
We implement strict harvest maturity windows. Our grading lines sort beans by length, diameter, colour, and defect tolerance (adhering to ≤3% blemishes for premium programs). Any over-mature pods — which tend to become fibrous and stringy — are immediately discarded.
This ensures a tender product with a clean 'snap'.
What is the difference between French Beans and Standard Green Beans?
French Beans (Haricots Verts) are harvested earlier when they are extra-fine or fine in diameter (usually under 8mm) and 12–16 cm long. They are prized by premium supermarkets and fine dining for their tenderness.
Standard Green Beans are slightly more mature, thicker (8–10mm diameter), and robust, making them excellent for general foodservice and wholesale.
Can you supply retail-ready flowpack packaging?
Yes. Within our BRC Grade AA certified packing facilities, we offer retail-ready 200g and 500g flowpack bags, packed into 5kg or 8–10kg master cartons.
We can apply your brand's labels, barcodes, and traceability codes directly on the line.
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