Carrots
Daucu Carotacepa
Varieties
- Winter carrotsCylindrical in shape, large and without foliage. Orange or deep orangey red according to the growing conditions. Winter carrots are harvested in the autumn and are suitable for storage over a prolonged period.
Grading by size
Carrots can be supplied in various sizes conforming to official Dutch quality standards:
Size B 50-250 gr
Size B/C 100-300 gr
Size C 200-400 gr
Size D 400-600 gr
Availability
Dutch winter carrots are available all year round, but supplies for export can be limited during June and July.
Mostagro can also offer carrots grown in Belgium and France.
Quality
Mostagro can supply either a Class 1 or a Class 2 product. Together with the producers and packers we ensure throughout harvest and packing that all carrots conform to pre-determined quality standards. Careful storage and transport are all important for the maintenance of a quality product. All consignments are checked by our quality control managers before dispatch.
Minimum requirements for meeting European quality standards are briefly outlined below:
Delivery standards:
- intact, uncontaminated, robust
- practically free from animal parasites or attack by same
- not woody, not sprouting
- not forked and without side shoots
The following are permissible:
- minor variations in shape and colour
- small naturally occurring splits
- minor abrasions or splits resulting from handling or washing
Packaging
Carrots are available in packs varying from 1kg to bulk, in polynet or plastic bags, with or without labels.
Transport
We will be happy to advise you as to the best temperature and storage conditions for the product.
Packaging Pallet
10 x 1 kg 100 – 120 sacks / pallet
5 kg 200 – 220 sacks / pallet
10 kg 100 -120 sacks / pallet
25 kg 40 – 50 sacks / pallet
Combined transport (mixed cargo) of different packaging options or in combination with other products is possible. Just let us know what you require.
Beetroot
Beta vulgaris ruba
Grading by size
Beetroot can be supplied in a variety of sizes, conforming to official Dutch quality standards.
Availability
Dutch beetroot are available throughout the whole year, but supplies for export can be limited during June and July. In June and July Mostagro can supply Spanish beetroot.
Quality
Mostagro can supply either a Class 1 or a Class 2 product. Together with the producers and packers we ensure throughout harvest and packing that the product conforms to pre-determined quality standards. Careful storage and transport are all important for the maintenance of a quality product. All consignments are checked by our quality control managers before dispatch.
Packaging
Beetroot can be supplied in any quantity required, from 1kg to bulk. The most usual packaging for export is polynet sacks of either 5, 10 or 25kg.
Transport
We will be happy to advise you as to the best temperature and storage conditions for the product.
Packaging Pallet
5 kg 200 – 220 sacks / pallet
10 kg 100 -120 sacks / pallet
25 kg 40 – 50 zakken / per pallet
Combined transport (mixed cargo) of different packaging options or in combination with other products is possible. Just let us know what you require