Egyptian Fresh Tomatoes

Solanum lycopersicum

Firm Greenhouse & Open-Field Vine Tomatoes with High Lycopene

Grown under optimal Mediterranean sunshine in climate-controlled greenhouses and open fields. Featuring dense pericarps, uniform color turning stages (Grade 3-4 export color), and thick walls engineered for long transit vitality.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard 4.5° – 6.0° Brix
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +10°C to +12°C (50°F - 54°F / Prevents chilling injury)
Commercial Shelf Life 18–25 Days depending on harvest turning color
Export Harvest Window November to May (Winter & Spring Window)
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Egyptian Fresh Tomatoes
Cultivated in Egypt · GlobalG.A.P. & BRCGS Certified

Technical Export & Agronomic Specifications

Precision calibration, size grading, certified export packaging formats, and cold chain parameters enforced at DeltaMasr packhouses.

Commercial Varieties

Round Beefsteak Saladette / Roma Vine-Ripened Cluster

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
GG (82-102mm) Retail & Supermarkets
G (67-82mm) EU Retail Standard
M (57-67mm) Foodservice & Catering
MM (47-57mm) Industrial Processing & Dicing

Export Packaging Formats

5kg / 6kg Telescopic Cartons

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

10kg Open-Top Cartons

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Reusable IFCO Plastic Crates

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +10°C to +12°C (50°F - 54°F / Prevents chilling injury)
Relative Humidity (RH) 85% – 90% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Moderate emitter; sensitive to chilling below 10°C
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 18–22 MT Net Weight (3,200–3,600 x 5kg/6kg cartons)

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

Monthly harvest cycles and controlled cold-store shipping schedules from Alexandria Port.

Egyptian Fresh Tomatoes

November to May (Winter & Spring Window)
Peak Harvest & Export Window
Off-Season / Cold-Store Supply
01 Jan
Active
02 Feb
Active
03 Mar
Active
04 Apr
Active
05 May
Active
06 Jun
Off
07 Jul
Off
08 Aug
Off
09 Sep
Off
10 Oct
Off
11 Nov
Active
12 Dec
Active

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Egypt provides natural warm winter light without the heavy heating gas costs incurred by Northern European greenhouses.

3,200+ Annual Sunshine Hours

Intense solar amplitude maximizes photosynthetic sugar synthesis and dry matter accumulation.

Pristine Deep Moghra Aquifer

Direct subterranean aquifer extraction isolated from surface runoff, ensuring crystal purity.

Certified Pest-Free Virgin Soil

Free-draining sandy loam preventing compaction and fungal root constriction.

Maritime Transit Benchmarks from Port of Alexandria

Port of Alexandria / Damietta (Egypt)
Destination Port & Market Transit Time Service Frequency
Rotterdam / Antwerp (NL/BE) 7 – 9 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Felixstowe / London Gateway (UK) 8 – 10 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Hamburg / Bremerhaven (DE) 9 – 11 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Marseille / Fos-sur-Mer (FR) 4 – 5 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Genoa / Salerno / Koper (IT/SI) 4 – 5 Days 4x Weekly Direct
Jebel Ali / Jeddah (GCC) 6 – 8 Days Daily Feeder
Singapore / Port Klang (Asia) 18 – 22 Days Weekly Express

Vs. 20–30 days transit from South America or East Asia — preserving maximum freshness, firmness, and shelf life for European & Middle Eastern supermarkets.

100g Nutritional & Biochemical Profile

Per 100g Edible Portion

Agronomic & Functional Health Benefit

Exceptional concentration of bioavailable lycopene (2,573 µg/100g) protecting against cellular oxidative stress.

18 kcal Calories (Energy)
3.9g Carbohydrates
1.2g Dietary Fiber
2.6g Natural Sugars
0.9g Protein
0.2g Total Fat
13.7 mg (23% DV) Vitamin C
833 IU (17% DV) Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene
237 mg (5% DV) Potassium
10 mg Calcium
0.3 mg Iron
5 mg Sodium

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

Engineered agronomic solutions resolving common maritime transit, sizing, and shelf-life risks for global importers.

Importer Challenge 01

Chilling injury and mealy texture when shipped at excessively cold temperatures.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Strict calibrated Reefer temperature locking at +10°C to +12°C with continuous temperature dataloggers in every pallet.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

Direct commercial answers on minimum order quantities, shipping logistics, and packaging specifications.

Can we specify turning color stages (e.g., Color 2 breaker vs Color 4 pink)?

Yes, we pick to exact USDA/OECD color chart stages tailored to destination transit durations (e.g., Color 2-3 for 7+ day routes).

Request Quotation & Container Booking

Submit your produce specifications and destination port. Our export desk will issue a comprehensive commercial proposal and vessel transit schedule within 24 hours.

Direct Farm-to-Port Export

No intermediaries; guaranteed quality, direct traceability, and competitive pricing.

Guaranteed Container Availability

Contracted reefer allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.

Certified Food Safety & MRLs

Complete laboratory COA, BRCGS Grade A, and GlobalG.A.P. IFA v6 documentation.

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