Description

SPECIFICATION

Size for Tomatoes

These are typically supplied in varying size grades, with the following sizes being the most usual:

• Size MMM:  *0mm *7mm
• Size MM:  *7mm *7mm
• Size M:  *7mm *7mm

Common Quality Defects Found in Tomatoes

We break quality defects typically into major and minor categories, with no tolerance recommended for the former, and a small tolerance recommended in the latter.  This would typically be in the region of 5% *0% of a pack by either weight or count.

Tomato: Major Quality Defects

• Mould / Rot / Breakdown
• Pests or Insects
• Disease / Fungal Growth

Tomato: Minor Quality Defects

• Sizes outside of the stated grade (see above)
• Colour not meeting the specific ripeness requirements
• Surface Scarring or Russetting
• Minor cracks to the Surface
• Minor signs of age such as wrinkling and softening fruit

Distribution Temperatures for Tomato

Distribution temperatures for this product are usually between *2°C *5°C

It should be noted here; that in most mixed product distribution scenarios, Tomato along with most other fresh produce is grouped into the chilled storage and distribution network which would be expected to run below 6°C.