RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT NAME AVOCADOS Variety - Fuerte / Hass Desription: Fruits

Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
Appearance Intact, firm, sound and fresh Maturity indicators
Free from any foreign smell and or taste Colour Green varieties -mature when a yellow tint appers on the stem end of the fruit.
Clean, free from any visible foreign matter Shape Hass - oval shaped Fuerte - Pear shaped
Stalk should be less than or equal to10mm in length Seed membrane Slice open the fruit, thin brown to dark brown is mature whle
Free from marked bruising yellowish white to light brown is immature
Free from pests, pest damage Firmness Should not be soft
Free of sunburn, Skin colouring Hass green colour, darkens when ripe; Fuerte - pale green
Size 156 - 365g per fruit i.e size 24 - 12 colour, smoother and thinner skin.

Harvesting and handling

Storage temperature 5-13ºc Harvested with aid of a picking device
Relative Humidity 90-95% Harvesting containers, utensils should be clean
Care ful hadling to minimize mechanical injuries
None producer of ethylene , starts after harvest Chilling injury set if stored at 0-2ºc for over 7 days or 3-5ºc for over 14 days
Highly sensitive of ethylene
Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Sensititivity to ethylene 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 Transport
Immature avocados, Softening avos Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
Presence of pests, insect or their damage in the flesh or seed cavity Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Skin abrasions, sun burn
Decaying
Internal flesh break down

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
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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

Size Medium 150g - 300g, Large 300g - 600g

Harvesting and handling

Storage temperature 12 - 15°c Irrigation should typically be stopped 2 - 3 weeks before harvesting so that the vines
Relative Humidity 90-95% begin drying before they are removed and roots harvested
Harvesting containers, utensils should be clean
Special Considerations Care ful hadling to minimize mechanical injuries
Chilling injury set if stored below 12°c
Curing. The periderm of sweetpotato roots is easily damaged during harvest and handling, and this leads to
an unsightly appearance, high rates of water loss, and increased susceptibility to decay. The process of
Traceability
curing the damaged skin or "wound healing" can be achieved by holding roots at 25-32°C (77-90°F) under
high relative humidity (>90 to 100%) for several days to 1 week. The conditions for curing sweetpotatoes Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
are similar to those used for other tropical root and tuber crops. This interval before cooling provides the Products must have a tag at delivery that show source,
warm humid conditions necessary for curing wounds. farm / block; date of harvest
Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Rejection criteria
Disease development/ decaying/ internal flesh breakdown Transport
Presence of pests, insect or their damage Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
Skin abrasions, growth cuts, sun burn Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Dehydration
Heavy ringing, Ribbing
Excessive mechanical damage
Poor shapes/ color formation Misshape not accepted
Under/ over size or under/ over weight tubers
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Ref: Raw material spec Sweet potatoes Dated Jan 2009 PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Version 2009-1 Issued by QAM Sign Sign
Issued to farms, master file Position Position
Date Date
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PRODUCT NAME PASSION FRUITS Variety - Several purple varities Description: Fruits
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearancePurple rind (light purple colour)
free from pests and their damages
Free from foreign matter, soil
Free from damage caused by mechanical damage, chilling injury
Berry shaped / Egg to tennis ball shape
Size 3.5-7cm wide; 4 -12 cm long
Disorders: signs
Chilling Off flavour development Increased incidences of decay
injury Surface or internal discolouration Un even ripening/ failure to ripen
Pitting Water soaked areas
Brown spotCircular sunken,light brown spots on ripening fruits
Most severe during warm wet periods
Fruit rot Water soaked, dark green patches
Woodiness Mishapen fruits with a thick rind and small pulp cavity.

Storage temperature 7-10ºc Harvesting and handling

Relative Humidity 85-95% Are hand harvested before they are fully ripe
Sensititivity to A very high producer of ethylene Should not have a stalk attached
ethylene Should not be stored with products that Harvesting containes, utensils should be clean
are sensitive to ethylene e.g avocados Harvested produce to be moved to the cold room as soon as possible
Rejection criteria
Presence of live pests - Traceability
Wrinkled or shrivelled fruits due to dehydration Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Presence of rots (fruit rot) - water soaked, dark green patches Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Woodiness- appear as mishapen fruits with a thick rind and Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
small pulp cavity Transport
Brown spots - Circular sunken light brown spots on ripening fruits Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
Decayed fruits Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Off flavours
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Passion fruits Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
 to ripen

harvest
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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

Rejection criteria Handling

Presence of live pests - crickets, locusts, mealy bugs
Wrinkled or shrivelled fruits due to dehydration
Presence of rots
Overripe - Translucent, fermented flesh
Immature - White flesh, opaque, fibrous , hollow eyes
Off flavours
Pest damage on the fruit
To be delivered in clean crates
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
Materials to be transported in clean, weather proof vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 24 Hrs from harvest.

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
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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
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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

Target leaf length 8- 10cm Storage temperature 4-6ºc

Rejection criteria
Presence of live pests - caterpillars and leaf miner
Soiled products
Product delivered in dirty crates
Chemical deposits
Mechanical damages;
Yellowing , wilting product
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Spinach
Version 001
Relative Humidity 95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Store away from ethylene producing products
Harvesting and handling
To be done with care to prevent damage to the petioles and leaves
Use sharp cutting utensil to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day; in the evening
Harvesting containers, utensils should be clean
Harvested produce to be moved to the cold room as soon as possible
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
f harvest
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PRODUCT NAME BABY LEAF GREEN Variety - Summer green 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
Well trimmed at the base

Free from damage caused by wilting, discolouration

Size Target 250mm long at harvest; 70 gm per piece
colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Uniformly green not yellow green

Storage temperature 4-6ºc

Rejection criteria
Presence of live pests - caterpillars and leaf miner
Soiled products
Product delivered in dirty crates
Chemical deposits
Mechanical damages;
Yellowing , wilting product
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Leaf Green
Version 001
Relative Humidity 95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Store away from ethylene producing products
Harvesting and handling
To be done with care to prevent damage to the petioles and leaves
Use sharp cutting utensil to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day; in the evening
Harvesting contains, utensils should be clean
Harvested produce to be moved to the cold room as soon as possible
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME SWEET PEPPER (RED) Variety - King Arthur, Inspiration RZ Description: Berry
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
SIDE VIEW
AppearanceIntact, sound, clean and fresh in appearance
Free from pests and their damages
Well developed, shiny, firm
Free of unhealed injuries, mechanical damage, cracks, bruises
Free from defects such as cracks, decay, sunburn
Well trimmed with peduncles attached about 2.5 -3 cm
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Size Target 7-8cm in diameter; target length 10 - 12 cm
colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Uniformly red in colour
Tolerance 10% by count on uniform colour
Storage temperature 7.5-10ºc Relative Humidity90-95%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Low producer of ethylene
Length 100mm Minimum
120mm Maximum Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
TOP VIEW Store away from ethylene producing products
BOTTOM VIEW Harvesting and handling
To be done with care to prevent damage or crushing of the fruit
Use sharp cutting utensil, clean harvesting containers to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day
Harvest should take place when dew condensate has substantially gone
max 8cm Harvested produce to be moved to a cooler room within one hour from harvest
min 7cm 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
Max 8cm , min 7cm Transport
Rejection criteria Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Green peppers Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Presence of rots - soft slimy rot, bacterial spot, blossom end rot, ripe rot
Product delivered in dirty crates SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Mechanically damaged PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Sweet pepper Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
f harvest
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PRODUCT NAME FRESHNO CHILLIES Variety - Freshno Supreme Desription: Fruits
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceIntact, sound, clean and fresh in appearance
Free from pests and their damages
Well developed, shiny, firm, cone shaped tapering to apoint
Free of unhealed injuries, mechanical damage, cracks, bruises
Free from defects such as cracks, decay, sunburn
Well trimmed with peduncles attached about 10 -30 mm
Free from any foreign smell or taint; Free of any abnormal external moisture
Slight curvature allowed
Size Target length 50 -80mm; 80-110mm in length; Diameter 20-30mm at stem end
Stalk 10 -30mm neatly trimmed
Colour Green - Uniform colouration without orange / yellow or red discoloured areas.
Bright gloss mid to dark green
Red - Uniform colouration without orange / yello or green discoured areas.
Bright gloss mid to dark red
Storage temperature 7 -12ºc Relative Humidity90-95%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Low producer of ethylene ;Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Store away from ethylene producing products

Harvesting and handling

To be done with care to prevent damage or crushing of the fruit
Use sharp cutting utensil, clean hartvesting containers to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day
Transport Harvest should take place whendew condensate has substantially gone
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled Harvested produce to be moved to a coller room within one hour from harvest
vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest. Traceability
Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Rejection criteria Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Presence of rots and moulds Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Presence of splits or mechanical damages
Insect infestation and pest damagge
Discolouration, scarring, mottled patches, mishapen if over 5% SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Red & Green Freshnos Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
nal moisture

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

Size Target 90-120mm in length; target diameter 10 - 18mm without sheath

130mm colour Cobs with a uniform light cream to yellow colour; Outer leaves
should be green and fresh

Storage temperature 5-7ºc Relative Humidity 90%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest handling factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done in the morning when temperatures are low
Harvested by hand into clean harvesting containers
Harvested produce to be moved to a cooler room within one hour from harvest
The base ( stalk end) and tip to be trimmed and remove the first two outer leaves
12mm 16mm
Traceability
Rejection criteria Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Diseased, damaged or presence of pest Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
In sufficient kernel coverage Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Product delivered in dirty crates, presence of contamination Transport
Mechanically damaged Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Presence of moulds due to dried silks Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Dried outer leaves
Over mature kernels SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Corn 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 ORGANIC SWEET CORN Variety - Pacific Hybrix 5 Description: Cobs
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceWhole, fresh in appearance, sound, clean, shape of an elongated round cone
Ears free from disease, pests and their damages, firm and turgid
Length 170mm Well trimmed bases
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Regular arrangement of developed but immature kernels uniform and well filled rows
Uniform in maturity, colour - cream yellow to yellow
kernels should be plump and appear milky and not doughy when squeezed
Size Target 200-250mm in length, weight for each cob with sheaths 290-360g
Diameter Minimum 40mm; target 50- 60mm

colour Uniform in maturity, colour - cream yellow to yellow

Cylindrical in shape
Length 190mm
Storage temperature
2.0-4ºc Relative Humidity95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor
Diameter 50mm
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand
Ears are snapped downward and away from the main stalk.
Stalk ends are trimmed short to prevent excessive moisture loss and remove outer sheaths only
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within two hours from harvesting

Rejection criteria Traceability

Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Dried outer leaves Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Insect, worm damage and live pests Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Presence of moulds, decaying silk and kernels
Un filled rows , Over mature kernels Transport
Mechanically damaged Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Dehydrated kernels - dimpling, Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.

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
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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

Size Target 200-280mm in length; width10 - 15 mm; maximum stalk 15mm

colour Uniform bright fresh green to dark green pods; the tips and stalk must be fresh green.

Storage temperature 2.0-5ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand
Harvest into clean field crates
Beans must be harvested during dry weather in the coolest times of the day.
Harvested produce to be transfrerd to a charcoal coller within hour from harvesting

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.
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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

Grade III REJECTS Size Target length N/A; width N/A

Colour Uniform bright fresh green to dark green pods; the tips and stalk must be fresh green.

Storage temperature 2.0-5ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand
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

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.
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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

Size Target 180-240mm in length; width10 - 15 mm; maximum stalk 15mm

colour Uniform bright fresh green to dark green pods; the tips and stalk must be fresh green.

Storage temperature 2.0-5ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand
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

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.
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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

Storage temperature Optimum 5 - 12ºc Relative Humidity 95%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, ripped whole with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters
Max. length 130mm 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 crates, flat
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 Presence of foreign bodies Transport
Presence of moulds, rots or signs of contamination Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Rust Immature pods Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged, bruised Overgrown or seedy pods
Dehydrated beans - wrinkled Chemical deposits

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
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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

Storage temperature Optimum 5 - 12ºc Relative Humidity 95%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

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

Storage temperature Optimum 5 - 12ºc Relative Humidity 95%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, ripped whole with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters
Max. length 130mm 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 crates, flat
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 Presence of foreign bodies or Transport
Presence of moulds, rots signs of contamination Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Rust Immature pods Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged, bruised Overgrown or seedy pods
Dehydrated beans - wrinkled Chemical deposits

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.

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
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 one hour from harvesting
The stems to be separated based on length into:- 130-170mm and 170 - 230mm

Spec suitable for Spec suitable for High care Traceability

Standard care packing processing
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
Yellowing of florets, brown florets, Open flowers / buds Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Dehydrated leaves and stem Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Mechanically damaged, decaying , soft rots
Hollow stem seen at cut end SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Tender stem Broccoli Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
n stems
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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

Size Minimum length 40mm - 60mm; 20mm - 30mm Dia at the shoulder
colour Bright to light orange

Storage temperatures requirements 5 -8ºc Relative Humidity98-100%

Exposure to ethylene
It induce development of bitter flavours, do not store with ethylene
producing commodities

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand
Harvest into clean field crates
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within two hours from harvesting

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

Size Minimum length 90mm - 180mm in length; diameter 20 - 35 mm

colour Bright to light orange

Storage temperatures requirements 5 -8ºc Relative Humidity98-100%

Exposure to ethylene
It induce development of bitter flavours, do not store with ethylene
producing commodities

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand
Harvest into clean field crates
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within two hours from harvesting

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

PRODUCT NAME BUTTERNUT Variety - Early butternut , caseus, Ultra Description:

Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFlesh - turgid, spongy
Straight with a uniform taper from shoulder to tip
Should have little residual hairiness from lateral roots
No green streaks
Free from twisted, cracked or mechanical damage
Peducle attached, free from decay
Straight cylinder in shape

Size Minimum length 90mm minimum diameter 70mm

colour creamy tan / Lemon yellow

Storage temperatures requirements 12.5 -15ºc Relative Humidity50-70%

Exposure to ethylene
May cause absicion of the stem

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, ensure the peduncle is attached
Harvest into clean field crates
meets spec Immature
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within two hours from harvesting

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

Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Less sensitive to ethylene, yellowing and decay will result from extended exposure to low
levels of ethylene, the calyx is more sensitive
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Pods 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

Rejection criteria Traceability

Insect damage and live pests Pepper spots Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Presence of moulds, rots Chemical deposits Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Black spots Presence of debris- blossomsProduce must be accompanied by a delivery note
Mechanically damaged Soil splash Transport
Wilting, yellowing pods, Broken pods and lack
Presence of foreign of calyx
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
browning of calyx bodies and Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Soft rots contamination
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Ref: Raw material spec Mange tout 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 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

Size Target 50 - 80mm in length; calyces max >10mm

colour Mid green to green pods, stalks and tips, without yellowing

Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Undersize Oversize Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Bruising Pods 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
Jumble packed in crates; delivered in crates
Poor sizes
Discoloration Traceability
Insect damage 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 Pepper spots
Presence of moulds, rots Chemical deposits Transport
Black spots Presence of debris- flower Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Mechanically damaged Soil splash Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
dehydrated beans - wrinkled
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Ref: Raw material spec Sugar snap Dated Oct 2005 PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Sign Sign
Issued to farms, master file Position Position
Date Date
by hand

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
PRODUCT NAME GARDEN PEAS
Minimum 7mm
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests
Presence of moulds, rots
Soft rots
Mechanically damaged
Wilting, yellowing pods,
browning of calyx
Ref: Raw material spec Garden peas
Version 001
Issued to farms, master file
Appendix 1
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)
Size Pea seed diameter 7 -9mm
Max diameter 9mm colour Light to deep green pods, stalks and tips, without browning
Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene Less sensitive to ethylene, yellowing and decay will result
from extended exposure to low levels of ethylene, the calyx
is more sensitive
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Pods 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
Traceability
Soil splash Records of chemical, fertilizer applications must be kept
Chemical deposits Products must have a tag at delivery that show source, farm / block; date of harvest
Presence of foreign bodies Produce must be accompanied by a delivery note
and contamination Transport
Overgrown peas (starchy) Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated Jan 2006 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Date Date
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME EDAMAME BEANS
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests
Presence of moulds, rots
Soft rots
Mechanically damaged
Wilting, yellowing pods,
browning of calyx
Ref: Raw material spec Edamame beans
Version 001
Issued to farms, master file
Variety - As per sunripe list
Length 10 - 18mm
Soil splash
Chemical deposits
Presence of foreign bodies
and contamination
Dated Jan 2006
Authorized by P/H Manager
Appendix1
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 Seed diameter 10 -18mm
colour Light to deep green pods, stalks and tips, without yellowing
Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene Less sensitive to ethylene, yellowing and decay will result
from extended exposure to low levels of ethylene, the calyx
is more sensitive
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Pods 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
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Sign Sign
Position Position
Date Date
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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

Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene Less sensitive to ethylene, yellowing and decay will result
from extended exposure to low levels of ethylene, the calyx
is more sensitive
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Pods must be harvested during dry weather in the coolest times of the day.
5.5mm-7.5 Dia Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler within hour from harvesting

Rejection criteria Traceability

Insect damage and live pests
Presence of moulds, rots
Soft rots
Mechanically damaged
Wilting, yellowing pods,
browning of calyx
Soil splash
Chemical deposits
Presence of foreign bodies
and contamination
Overgrown peas (oversize)
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.

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.

Storage temperature 5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, trim off the roots to 10mm; Remove the outer leaf ; trim to spec length
Arrange into claen crates, no overfilling to prevent damage
Harvested produce to be transfrerd to a charcoal cooler within hour from harvesting

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

A, B Standard care processed quality

B, C High care quality Transport
Rejection criteria Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Insect damage and live pests Mechanically damaged Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Presence of moulds, rots Dehydrated leeks
Over spec leeks in diameter Under spec leeks - length & diameter
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
Mechanically damaged Chemical deposits PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Sign Sign
Ref: Raw material spec Baby leeks Dated Jan 2006 Position Position
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Date Date
Issued to farms, master file
nimal flag.

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

Storage temperature 2.0-8ºc Relative Humidity95-98%

Sensititivity to ethylene Less sensitive to ethylene, yellowing and decay will result
from extended exposure to low levels of ethylene, the calyx
is more sensitive
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand, ripped whole pods with fresh tips and calyces in singles not in clusters.
Harvest into clean field crates
Pods 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

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

Size Diameter 10 -20mm

colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Even coloured Red to deep purple

Storage temperature Optimum 12ºc

Relative Humidity 65-70%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Low sensitive to exogenous ethylene

Harvesting and handling

Harvest when necks are reasonably dry and tops have fallen over
Cured after harvest - drying room 20 -30 0ºc; 70% relative humidity for 12-24 hours
Max diameter 35mm Minimum diameter
25mm Harvesting contains, utensils should be clean

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

Size Deliver full length. No trimming in the field

packing length 100 - 130mm,
Diameter 5-10mm,
Shank : flag ratio - 70:30 at the time of packing,
colour White to pale green at shank changing to mid to dark green at flag.

Storage temperature
5.0-8ºc Relative Humidity 95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor

Harvesting and handling

To be done by hand, trim off the roots to 10mm;
Arrange into clean crates, no overfilling to prevent damage
Harvested produce to be transfrerd to a charcoal cooler within hour from harvesting

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

Rejection criteria Transport

Insect damage and live pests Mechanically damaged Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Presence of moulds, rots Dehydrated leeks Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Over spec leeks in diameter Under spec leeks - length & diameter
Mechanically damaged Chemical deposits
Bulbing Yellowing SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Sign Sign
Ref: Raw material spec Baby salad onions Dated Jan 2006 Position Position
Version 001 Authorized by P/H Manager Date Date
Issued to farms, master file
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME OKRA Variety - Pusa sawani Description: Pods
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceIntact, sound, clean and fresh in appearance
Free from pests and their damages
Free of unhealed injuries, mechanical damage, cracks, bruises
Free from defects such as cracks, decay, sunburn
Well trimmed with peduncles attached
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free of any abnormal external moisture

Size Target 10-15mm in diameter; target length 50 - 150 mm

Rejection criteria
Soft and wet
Presence of rots -
Product delivered in dirty cratesshrivelled
Ref: Raw material spec Okra
Version 001
colour Green in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
fresh green stalk
Shape Hexagonal
Storage temperature 7.5-10ºc Relative Humidity90-95%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Low producer of ethylene
Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Store away from ethylene producing products
Peduncle
Harvesting and handling
To be done with care to prevent damage or crushing of the fruit
Use sharp cutting utensil, clean harvesting containers to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day
Harvest should take place when dew condensate has substantially gone
Harvested produce to be moved to a cooler room within one hour from harvest
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Mechanically damaged Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Browning
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY AUBERGINES Variety - Description:
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceIntact, sound, clean and fresh in appearance
Free from pests and their damages
Well developed, shiny, firm
Free of unhealed injuries, mechanical damage, cracks, bruises
Free from defects such as cracks, decay, sunburn
Well trimmed with peduncles
Free from any foreign smell or taint
Free of any abnormal external moisture
Size Target 80-120mm in Length excluding peduncle; target diameter 40mm
colour Normal in colour and appearance for the variety and time of harvest
Uniformly dark purple

Storage temperature 7.5-10ºc Relative Humidity90-95%

Rejection criteria
Soft and wet
Presence of rots -
Product delivered in dirty cratesshrivelled
Mechanically damaged
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Aubergines
Version 001
Sensititivity to ethylene
Low producer of ethylene
Highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene
Store away from ethylene producing products
Harvesting and handling
To be done with care to prevent damage or crushing of the fruit
Use sharp cutting utensil, clean harvesting containers to harvest
Harvesting to be done at the coolest part of the day
Harvest should take place when dew condensate has substantially gone
Harvested produce to be moved to a cooler room within one hour from harvest
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
soft stems Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
Browning
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated Oct 2005 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Issued to farms, master file Date Date
er 40mm

f harvest
RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME BABY CARROTS
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests
Poor colour
Splitting or cracking
Mechanically damaged
Green core, sunburn
Ref: Raw material spec Baby Carrots
Version 001
Issued to farms, master file
Variety - Mignon
Supplier As per Sunripe approved list
AppearanceFirm not flaccid or limp
Wilting, shrivelling or ruberiness
Bitterness
Rots, moulds
Over / under mature carrots
Dated June 2008
Authorized by P/H Manager
Description: ROOTS
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
Size Minimum length 70 - 110mm in length; diameter 5 - 10 mm at the widest point
colour Bright to light orange
Storage temperatures requirements 5 -8ºc Relative Humidity 98-100%
Exposure to ethylene
It induce development of bitter flavours, do not
store with ethylene producing commodities
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand
Harvest into clean field crates
Harvested produce to be transferred to a charcoal cooler
within two hours from harvesting
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
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RAW MATERIAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
PRODUCT NAME HELDA BEANS
Rejection criteria
Insect damage and live pests
Presence of moulds, rots
Rust
Mechanically damaged
dehydrated beans - wrinkled
Ref: Raw material spec Helda Beans
Version 001
Issued to farms, master file
Variety - Limka 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
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
Size Target 180-240mm in length; width15 - 20 mm; maximum stalk 15mm
colour Uniform bright fresh green to dark green pods; the tips and stalk must be fresh green.
Storage temperature 2.0-5ºc Relative Humidity95-98%
Sensititivity to ethylene
Not an important post harvest factor
Harvesting and handling
To be done by hand
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
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
Materials to be transported in clean, temperature controlled vehicles ; clean crates
Product must be transported within 12 Hrs from harvest.
SPECIFICATION AGREED BY
PACK HOUSE PRODUCTION
Dated June 2008 Sign Sign
Authorized by P/H Manager Position Position
Date Date
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esh green.