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SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Avocados Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME Sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas)Variety - Tainung Desription: Tubers
Appearance Orange flesh, White skin Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Intact, firm, sound and smooth
Free from any foreign smell and or taste Maturity/ Quality indicators
Clean, free from any visible foreign matter Colour Pale white skin, bright orange flesh
Virtually free from mechanical damage Size Desirable size
Firmness Should not be soft
Free from pests, pest damage Skin colouring Should be uniform pale white in color
Free of sunburn
harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME PINEAPPLES Variety - Smooth Cayenne Description: Fruits
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Appearance Golden Yellow to green colour from the base to the upper part
Crown
free from pests and their damages, parasitic diseases
Clean, practically free if any visible foreign matter
Peduncle Free from damage caused by mechanical damage, bruises, grazes, deep cracks
Eyes Trimmed crown - light green with purple hue
Intact, fresh appearance and sound
Free from sunburn, and any foreign smell
12º
Brix value max Juice taken from the middle part of the fruit
Size 0.6 -2.8kg including crown
Peduncle Be cut , clean maximum length 2cm, not torn out
Crown Fresh, green leaves, no sprouts, or withering
Free from
Storage temperature
7-8ºc Brown spot Fruit let rot
Relative Humidity 85% Eyes persistent Green colour
Sensititivity to Insensitive to ethylene Insects Mealy bugs
ethylene Shape Deformed fruits
Ripeness Overripe and immature
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Pineapples Dated July 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
es, deep cracks
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME MANGOES Variety - Several Description: Fruits
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Appearance Intact, firm, sound and fresh
Free from any foreign smell and or taste
Clean, free from any visible foreign matter
Free from black necrotic stains or trails (sap burn)
Free from marked bruising
Free from pests, pest damage
Free of sunburn,
Size NA
Ripeness indicators
Brix value 8% -10%
Fruit form The shoulders must be developed- Fullness of the cheeks
Skin colouring The colour must have lightened (light green to yellow)
Colour of the fleshFlesh around the stone should exhibit a distinct yellowish hue
Firmness Should not be soft
Specific gravity Floating test- sinks quickly - too ripe; sinks slowly or float just below
water surface - good; Float high -immature fruits
Storage temperature
10-13ºc Harvesting and handling
Relative Humidity 85-95% Harvested with aid of a picking device
Sensititivity to A very high producer of ethylene Have a stalk attached about 5cm to prevent latex flow - risk of fungus infection
ethylene Medium producer of ethylene Harvesting containers, utensils should be clean
Care ful hadling to minimize mechanical injuries
Rejection criteria
Immature mangoes Traceability
Presence of pests, insect or their damage in the flesh or seed cavity
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Skin abrasions, sun burn Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Decaying Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Internal flesh break down Transport
Jelly seed - Disintegration of fresh around seed into jelly like Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
mass (premature ripening) Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Mangoes Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME SPINACH Variety - Lazio, Lombardia, Swiss chard, Description: Greens
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceSound, clean and fresh in appearance
Free from floral stems, roots,
free from pests and their damages
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Free from foreign matter, soil
1-2cm
Well trimmed( leaf petioles are not excessively long in relation to the
size of the leaf blades
Free from damage caused by wilting, discolouration
Size Target 8-10cm in length; including 1-2 cm stalk
colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Uniformly green not yellow green
mm at stem end
loured areas.
red areas.
us ethylene
harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY CORN Variety - Pan 44/ 14 Description: Cobs
110mm Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean
Ears free from disease, pests and their damages
Well trimmed bases
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Regular arrangement of undeveloped kernels
Uniformly developed kernels and in colour
Ref: Raw material spec Sweet corn Dated Oct 2005 SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Issued to farms, master file Sign Sign
Position Position
Date Date
ell filled rows
heaths only
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME ORGANIC RUNNER BEANS Variety - Llight runner, Nickerson Description: Beans
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean,
Straight flat, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Max curvature 30mm Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil splash or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
All pods straight, no aborted seeds, no necks; curvature maximum 30mm
Free from any chemical deposits
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Rejection criteria Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Insect damage and live pests Transport
Presence of moulds, rots Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Rust Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged
dehydrated beans - wrinkled SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Organic Runner beans Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
stringy pods
e fresh green.
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME RUNNER BEANS GRADE II Variety - Light runner, Nickerson Description: Beans
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFresh in appearance, sound, clean, Grade III
Flat, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay Broken beans
Free from any foreign smell or taint Necks, constricted
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Aborted seeds
Free from scarred, over mature stringy pods
Free from chemical deposits
Curved pods, Over spec in length above 270mm, under spec in length below 180mm
Broken tips and calyces
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Transport
Rejection criteria Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Insect damage and live pests Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Presence of moulds, rots Over mature, seedy pods
Rust Chemical deposits SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Mechanically damaged Presence of foreign bodies or PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
dehydrated beans - wrinkled contamination Sign Sign
Ref: Raw material spec Runner beans GII Dated Jan 2006 Position Position
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Date Date
Issued to farms, master file
elow 180mm
e fresh green.
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME RUNNER BEANS GRADE I Variety - Light runner, Nickerson Description: Beans
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean,
Straight flat, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Max curvature 30mm Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil splash or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
All pods straight, no aborted seeds, no necks; curvature maximum 30mm
Free from any chemical deposits
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Rejection criteria Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Insect damage and live pests Transport
Presence of moulds, rots Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Rust Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged
dehydrated beans - wrinkled SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Runner beans G I Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
stringy pods
e fresh green.
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME FINE BEANS Variety - Amy, Paulista, Teresa Description: Pods and seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Appearance Whole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean,
Straight round, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
Free of any chemical deposits
pod diameter min.
Size Target 90- 130mm in length; Diameter 6.0 - 8 mm maximum plus a stalk length maximum 10mm
colour Mid green to green, uniform without yellowing
length 110mm
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Fine beans Dated Mar 2008 Sign Sign
Version 2008-1 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
aximum 10mm
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS appendix1
PRODUCT NAME EXTRA FINE BEANS Variety - Amy, Samantha, Teresa, Alexandra Description: Pods and seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean,
Straight round, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
Max dia 6.0mm Free of any chemical deposits
Min diameter 4.5mm
Size Target 80- 100mm in length; Diameter 4.5 - 6.0 mm maximum plus a stalk length maximum 10mm
colour Mid green to green, uniform without yellowing
Max 110mm
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters
Harvest into clean field crates
Beans must be harvested during dry weather in the coolest times of the day.
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within hour from harvesting
Produce must be arranged in crate flat
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Min. 80mm Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Transport
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests Presence of foreign bodies or
Presence of moulds, rots signs of contamination
Rust Immature pods
Mechanically damaged, bruised Overgrown or seedy pods SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
dehydrated beans - wrinkled PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Sign Sign
Ref: Raw material spec Extra Fine beans Dated Jan 2006 Position Position
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Date Date
Issued to farms, master file
maximum 10mm
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME ORGANIC FINE BEANS Variety - Amy, Paulista, Teresa Description: Pods and seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean,
Straight round, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
Free of any chemical deposits
pod diameter min.
Size Target 90- 130mm in length; Diameter 5-8 mm maximum plus a stalk length maximum 10mm
colour Mid green to green, uniform without yellowing
length 110mm
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Organic Fine beans Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
mum 10mm
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLIVariety - Bordeux, Red early Description: Brassica
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Minimum 200mm
Appearance
No sign of yellowing
No open heads or flowering buds
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Stalks not woody, no fibrous stems
Stems to be young and tender not wilted
Free from pest and diseases, bruising, broken stems, soil and dirt, spray
deposits, dehydrated stem and leaf.
Target 150-200mm in length ( distance between stem base and tip of flower buds);
Size Diameter 10 - 15 mm taken at the widest point of the stem base, maximum diameter
20mm
colour Heads to be uniform green in colour
Minimum 150mm
Storage temperature 2.0 - 5ºc Relative Humidity< 95%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Extremely sensitive to exposure to ethylene
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand
STD care Harvest into clean field crates
processing Beans must be harvested during dry weather in the coolest times of the day.
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within one hour from harvesting
The stems to be separated based on length into:- 70-150mm and 150 - 200mm
High care processing trim to 50-70mm
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
High care Transport
Rejection criteria processing Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Insect damage and live pests Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Yellowing of florets, brown florets, Open flowers / buds
Dehydrated leaves and stem
Mechanically damaged, decaying , soft rots
Hollow stem seen at cut end SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Purple Sprouting Broccoli Dated Oct 2006 Sign Sign
Version 002 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Reason: Include HC length Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME TENDER STEM BROCCOLI Variety - F Inspiration Description: Brassica
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceSingle shoots with leaves, loose multi branching, long thin medium green stems
No sign of yellowing
Heads tight developed with no open heads or flowering buds
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Stalks not woody, no fibrous stems
Stems to be young and tender not wilted
Free from pest and diseases, bruising, broken stems, soil and dirt, spray
deposits, dehydrated stem and leaf.
Size Target 170-230mm in length ( distance between stem base and tip of flower
buds); Diameter 8 - 15 mm taken at the widest point of the stem base
colour Heads to be uniform green in colour. Stems to be uniformly light to mid green.
Size Minimum length 40mm - 60mm; 20mm - 30mm Dia at the shoulder
colour Bright to light orange
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests Wilting, shrivelling or ruberiness Transport
Poor colour Bitterness Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Splitting or cracking Rots, moulds Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged Over / under mature carrots
Green core, sunburn SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Chantenay Carrots Dated Jan 2009 Sign Sign
Version 2009-1 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
growth
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS appendix1
PRODUCT NAME CARROTS Variety - Kuroda, Nantes Description: ROOTS
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFirm not flaccid or limp
Straight with a uniform taper from shoulder to tip
Should have little residual hairiness from lateral roots
No green shoulders or green core caused by exposure to sunlight during growth
High moisture content
Free from forked, twisted, cracked or mechanical damage
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Under spec, curved carrots Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests Wilting, shrivelling or ruberiness Transport
Poor colour Bitterness Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Splitting or cracking Rots, moulds Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged Over / under mature carrots
Green core, sunburn SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Carrots Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
growth
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 1
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests Green streaks Transport
Poor colour Rots, moulds Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Splitting or cracking Over / under mature squash Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Butternut Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Appendix 1
PRODUCT NAME MANGE TOUT Variety - Oregon pod II, Oregon GiantDescription: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Max 80mm AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Straight flat, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest damage - thrips and disease, broken pods and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Stem and calyxes should be green, No blossoms attached to the pods
Free form black spots and pepper spots
Size Target 60 - 80mm in length; in 50mm max 100mm; calyces max >10mm
min 60mm colour Light to deep green pods, stalks and tips, without yellowing
PRODUCT NAME SUGAR SNAP Variety - Cascadia, Sugar gem Description: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Pod with some degree of filing in, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest and disease, break down and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free from rust, wrinkled, dehydrated, soil or extraneous matter
Free from broken, scarred, twisted, excessive curvature or over mature stringy pods
Good quality Good quality Free form black spots
tringy pods
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME Sugar cane Variety - Several varities Description: Fruits
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceThe cane should be firm , fresh and strong.
free from pests and their damages
Free from foreign matter, soil
Free from damage caused by mechanical damage, chilling injury
Free from big nodules and big buds, shoots
Internal quality
The cane should not have brown patches
Increased
or pest damage.
incidences of decay
Un even ripening/ failure to ripen
Water soaked areas
Storage temperature
7-10ºc Harvesting and handling
Relative Humidity 85-95% Are hand harvested when fully mature
Should bunched and tied with string
Harvesting equipment should be clean
Harvested produce to be moved to the cold room as soon as possible
Rejection criteria
Mechanical damages and bruises Traceability
Dirt and other foreing matters Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Diseases \ pest damage Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Big nodules and big buds, shoots Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Off flavours Transport
Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Sugar cane Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Appendix 1
PRODUCT NAME GARDEN PEAS Variety - Ambasadour, Sommer wood Description: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Pod with some degree of filing in, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest damage - thrips and disease, broken pods and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Pods with peduncles attached, well formed and containing at least five seeds
Seeds should be tender, succulent, sufficiently firm (when squeezed between
two fingers should become flat without disintegrating)
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Garden peas Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Appendix1
PRODUCT NAME EDAMAME BEANS Variety - As per sunripe list Description: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Pod with some degree of filing in, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest damage - thrips and disease, broken pods and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Stem and calyxes should be green,
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Edamame beans Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
roken by hand
y will result
ene, the calyx
ot in clusters.
vesting
arvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Appendix1
PRODUCT NAME GARDEN PEAS - PETIT POIS Variety - Waverex, Description: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Pod with some degree of filing in, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest damage - thrips and disease, broken pods and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Stem and calyxes should be green,
Size Pea seed diameter 5.5 -7.5mmSweetness - Sweeter than normal peas brix >16%
colour Light to deep green pods, stalks and tips, without browning
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Garden peas - Petit pois
Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
by hand
x >16%
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY LEEKS Variety - Swiss Bluvertia, Amor Desription: Stems and leaves
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Trimmed Trim off AppearanceFree from greening shanks at more than 50%
roots excess flag Free from limpness and dehydration
Free from yellowing leaves
Free from rots and moulds
No bruised leaves or shank
Shanks / stem should not be bent
No excessive mud or soil
Size Target length 180mm - 240mm including 10mm roots; Diameter 10 -18mm
Leeks for high care processing muiust have along shank with minimal flag.
Shank : flag ratio - 70:30; thus minimum flag size 30% of the leek
colour White to pale green at shank changing to mid to dark green at flag.
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
length
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Appendix1
PRODUCT NAME BROAD BEANS Variety - Tony Description: Pods with seeds
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, turgid and crisp
Pod with some degree of filing in, young and tender pods, easily broken by hand
Free from pest damage - thrips and disease, broken pods and decay
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Pods with peduncles attached, well formed and containing at least five seeds
Size Bean seed diameter 18 -22mm
colour Light to deep green pods, stalks and tips, without browning
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Transport
Presence Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
of foreign
Rejection criteria Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
bodies
Insect damage and live pests Soil
and splash
Presence of moulds, rots Chemical deposits
contamin
Overgrown beans ation
Mechanically damaged
Wilting, yellowing pods, browning of calyx
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Broad beans Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 2006 - 002 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Revised July 2006 Date Date
Reason: Change of size spec
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME RED CABBAGE Variety - Mammoth red rock Description: Brassica
Head covered Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
with outer AppearanceHead compact - firm or hard
leaves
Fre of insects, decay, seed stalk
Leaves crisp and turgid
Head free of excess wrapper leaves
Head free of soft rot and damage
Well trimmed at the base
Exposed head Free from damage caused by wilting, discolouration
colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Dark mauve leaves
Storage temperature Optimum 0ºc
Relative Humidity >95%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Low ethylene producer
Harvesting and handling
Harvest during coolest part of the day
Harvested by hand, bending the head to one side and cutting it with a sharp knife.
Cut flat as close to head as possible, retain 2-4 wrapper leaves
Remove yellowed, damaged or diseased wrapper leaves.
Keep heads in the shade, move to cold room as soon as possible
Target weight 250 -380 grams Avoid rough handling
Do not excessively trim
Traceability
Rejection criteria Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Presence of live pests - caterpillars Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Internal break down Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Discolouration of leaves or stem end, decay Transport
Physical injury - browning, cracking, breakage of mid rib Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Loose head, exposed leaves Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Yellowing , wilting product
Rots - soft rot, mold rot SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec red cabbage Jul-06 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
p knife.
f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY RED ONIONS Variety - Red creole Description: Bulbs
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceIntact, fresh not exposed, outer skin dry
Sound - no rots, mold spots, deterioration
covered with a dry
outer skin Clean - free from any foreign matter
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Sufficiently dry for the intended use
Even coloured Red to deep purple
Free from foreign smell / taste
Traceability
Rejection criteria Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Evidence of growth Rots- Grey
Blackfungal growth Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Insect damage Molds - discolouration at Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Sunscalded neck Transport
Green Bacterial soft rots - appear
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
healthy but inner scales are
Mechanical damages, bruised brown with a characteristic foul Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Thick leathery skin with water smell
glassy scales (water scale) SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Red onions Dated July 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
24 hours
f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY SALAD ONIONS Variety - Parade Desription: Stems and leaves
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFree from limpness and dehydration
Free from yellowing
Free from rots and moulds
No bruised leaves or shank
Shanks / stem should not be bent
Flag No excessive mud or soil
Shank
Storage temperature
5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity 95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Length 100mm – 130mm Stem diameter 5mm Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Bulb diameter 10mm Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY CARROTS Variety - Mignon Description: ROOTS
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFirm not flaccid or limp
Straight with a uniform taper from shoulder to tip
Should have little residual hairiness from lateral roots
No green shoulders or green core caused by exposure to sunlight during growth
High moisture content
Free from forked, twisted, cracked or mechanical damage
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Rejection criteria Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Insect damage and live pests Transport
Presence of moulds, rots Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Rust Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged
dehydrated beans - wrinkled SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Helda Beans Dated June 2008 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
ngy pods
esh green.