Specification

Only 20% of the total crop of Oranges are sold as whole fruit. The rest make juices, extracts and preservatives. They can be kept for up to a week at room temperature, but this can be extended up to 2 weeks if kept refrigerated.

Size Requirements for Oranges

These are typically supplied in grades between 0 and 13.

Minimum diameter of 53mm, not more than 10mm variance within the pack

Common Quality Defects Found in Oranges

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% 10% of a pack by either weight or count.

Oranges: Major Quality Defects

Mould, Rots or Breakdown
Pest Damage, Infestation or Foreign Bodies
Oranges: Minor Quality Defects

Sizes outside of the stated grade (see above)
Skin defects not affecting the life of the product (scarring/russets)
Some greening, not over 5% of the fruit
Most Common Defect

Mould and rots are by far and away the most common reasons for rejections of this product. Look out for small soft rots, which will develop into complete breakdown.

Distribution Temperatures for Oranges

Distribution temperatures for this product are usually between 2°C 6°C

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

Available Packing:

Loose and layered in cardboard boxes, loose in clear bags or overwrapped trays