What makes Egyptian cantaloupe different from other origins?

Egyptian cantaloupe benefits from the Nile Delta's optimal growing conditions: warm temperatures, sandy soils, and abundant sunshine produce melons with excellent sugar development and aromatic flavor. Combined with GlobalG.A.P certified farms and proper cold chain management, Egyptian cantaloupe offers European retailers reliability and eating quality.

What sizes are available for export?

Individual fruit sizes range from 1.0kg to 1.5kg depending on variety and growing conditions. Standard export cartons contain 4, 5, 6, or 8 count per carton, with 5-6 count preferred for retail display and 4 count for premium positioning.

How should Egyptian cantaloupe be stored?

Cantaloupe requires storage at 5–8°C with 85–90% humidity. Temperatures below 5°C cause chilling injury resulting in pitting, uneven ripening, and reduced flavor. Pre-cooling within 4 hours of harvest and GPS-monitored reefers ensure proper temperature compliance throughout transit.

What is the shelf life of Egyptian cantaloupe?

With proper cold chain management at 5–8°C, Egyptian cantaloupe maintains 14–21 days of remaining shelf life upon European arrival. Shelf life varies by ripeness at harvest; less ripe fruit travel better but require retailer ripening at 15–20°C for 2–4 days before display.

Can Egyptian cantaloupe be shipped with other products?

Cantaloupe is sensitive to ethylene gas produced by apples, bananas, and stone fruit. Mixed loads with ethylene-producing items should be avoided. Cantaloupe can be co-loaded with other products tolerant of 5–8°C storage, such as grapes, citrus, and cucumbers.

What documentation is provided with each shipment?

Full documentation includes: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, EUR.1 (preferential tariffs), Bill of Lading, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Pre-shipment quality inspection report, and GlobalG.A.P GGN certificate with batch traceability.

IQF Frozen Mixed Berries
for Wholesale Buyers

Name: Egyptian Cantaloupe Melons - Orange Fleshed, Netted Rind
Brand: Il Mondo Export
SKU: ILM-CANT-2026
Availability: InStock

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Why Egyptian Frozen Mixed Berries

Il Mondo IQF mixed berries combine premium Egyptian-grown strawberries with imported or contract-grown
blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Each component is individually quick-frozen at peak ripeness, then
blended to exact customer specifications. Ideal for retail packs, smoothie bowls, food service applications, and
yogurt toppings.

IQF Frozen Mixed Berries Specifications

Complete export quality parameters

Specification	Details
Composition (Standard)	50% Strawberry 25% Blueberry 15% Raspberry 10% Blackberry
Custom Ratios	Available on request
Form	Whole Berries
Packaging	Bulk: 10kg carton Retail: 400g–1kg bags (Private Label available)
Season	Year-round Frozen stock
Certifications	BRC Grade AA ISO 9001 GlobalG.A.P
Storage	-18°C Shelf life: 18–24 months from production
Origin	Egypt (primary) + International (depending on berry type)

Applications & Industries Served

Il Mondo IQF Frozen Mixed Berries are used across the food industry

• Retail packs - 400g-1kg private-label mixed berry packs for premium retail
• Smoothie bowls - IQF berry mixes for café and food service chains
• Yogurt toppings - fruit-on-the-bottom and topping applications
• Dessert manufacturing - berry crumbles, cheesecake toppings, ice cream

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Quality Assurance & Food Safety

Each berry component is individually quick-frozen at peak ripeness. Every batch undergoes pesticide residue
testing in ISO 17025-accredited labs. BRC Grade AA processing with optical sorting and metal detection on
every production line.

FAQ AboutEgyptian frozen mixed berries

What is the standard mix ratio?

50% strawberry, 25% blueberry, 15% raspberry, 10% blackberry. Custom
ratios available.

Can I customize the berry mix?

Yes. We can adjust ratios and substitute berries (e.g. add cherry, remove
blackberry) for minimum order commitments.

What packaging is available?

400g-1kg retail bags or 10kg bulk cartons.

What is the minimum order?

1 × 40ft reefer container (~20-22 MT). Mixed containers available.

IQF Frozen Mixed Berries
for Wholesale Buyers