BRC + HACCP
IQF Artichoke
BRC-certified IQF Egyptian globe artichoke hearts and bottoms — peeled, trimmed, blanched in citric solution, and snap-frozen for clean, off-white tender interiors. Specialty wholesale supply.
Product Description
Egypt is one of the world's top exporters of frozen artichoke, with the Nubaria region producing premium globe artichokes from November through April. We harvest tender heads, peel down to the heart, trim, dip in citric solution (oxidation prevention), and IQF freeze within 4 hours of cutting.
The result is off-white tender hearts and bottoms with no browning, freely separated, ready for direct use in Mediterranean ready-meals, antipasto, frozen vegetable mixes, and HoReCa prep. A specialty product with strong margins for retailers.
Full Specifications
| Grade | Class I — globe artichoke, off-white interior, no oxidation |
| Variety | Violet de Provence, Green Globe |
| Cut / Form | Hearts 40–60 mm / Bottoms / Quarters |
| Packaging | 10 kg cartons with polybag inner |
| MOQ | 1 × 20ft FCL (~18 MT) |
| Incoterms | FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP |
| Lead Time | 5–7 weeks from PO |
| Seasonality | Nov–Apr (year-round IQF from cold storage) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months at -18°C |
| Certifications | BRC + HACCP + EUR.1 + Phytosanitary |
| Origin | Egypt — Nubaria and Beheira region |
| Documentation | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, EUR.1, Phytosanitary |
Applications & Use Cases
Our iqf artichoke serves six EU buyer segments — each with their own pack-size, MOQ, and documentation requirements.