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Produce Specifications

PRODUCT : KIWIFRUIT

TYPE : Berry

VARIETY : Arguta

OTHER NAMES : Baby Kiwifruit

GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Light green to dark green some with red or pink patches depending upon variety; green flesh, white core, black seeds.
Nil with proximity marks (green marks due to adjacent fruit contact on the vine) affecting > 10% of visual surface.

VISUAL Full bodied; smooth thin skin; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Firm to touch, sprung not soft; sweet, with some acid and juicy flavour; no ‘off’ odours or tastes.

SHAPE Cylindrical, round or slightly oval with protruding beak, according to variety.

SIZE Fruit must be longer than wide. Packed in 170gm net weight packs. Consistent sized fruit within pack.

MATURITY Dry Matter > 17%. Brix (soluble solid) > 7°C.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With evidence of live insects.

DISEASES With fungal or bacterial rots (eg Botrytis rot, Rhizopus rot, bacterial soft rots).

PHYSICAL / PEST With evidence of fresh insect / pest damage.
DAMAGE

PHYSIOLOGICAL With translucent dark green water – soaked areas in the flesh (over storage).
DISORDERS With growth cracks.

With visible rough russet.

With evidence of pit shrivel or internal browning.

TEMPERATURE With very soft fruit, that feels full of liquid (freezer injury).
INJURY

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial bruising (<2mm deep) affecting >0.5 sq cm of surface; no soft, moist, deep (>2mm) bruises.
DAMAGE With cuts, holes, cracks that break the skin.

With superficial scars, scabs or hail injury affecting > 0.5 sq cm; no broken skin.

SKIN MARKS / With dark longitudinal marks affecting > 0.5 sq cm.
BLEMISHES With surface scratches or skin marks / abrasions (shiny skin areas) affecting >0.5 sq cm.

TEMPERATURE With discoloured skin areas (sunburn) > 1 sq cm; no blotchy, dry, blistered or cracked areas.
INJURY

TOLERANCE PER CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
CONSIGNMENT
Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
PACKAGING & exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
LABELLING 10%.

Packaging as per Progressive requirements. Country of origin to be identified. Labelling to identify grower or agents
name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Pre
Packed Product to identify ‘Best Before’ date on retail unit and packed on date on the outer pack. ‘Best Before’ date not to
exceed 14 days from date of packing while providing not less than 10 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date at receival.

RECEIVAL Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless
CONDITIONS otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4 - 10°C at receival.

CHEMICAL & Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food
CONTAMINANT Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia
RESIDUES and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Contaminants and heavy metals must comply with this
standard.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Progressive.

© Progressive Enterprises Ltd : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 12 August 2011

Produce Specifications

PRODUCT : KIWIFRUIT

TYPE : Loose and Pre-pack

VARIETY : Gold

GRADE : One

GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Clear brown to dark brown, with or without background greenish tinge; golden yellow to translucent yellow flesh.
Whitish core, black seeds. Nil with proximity marks (green marks due to adjacent fruit contact on the vine) affecting >
10% visual surface.

VISUAL Full bodied; thin skin with slight stubbing where hairs have been removed; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Firm to touch, sprung not soft; sweet juicy flesh with no astringency, low acidity and slightly yellowish overtones; no ‘off’
odours or tastes.

SHAPE Oval with distinctive enlarged and flattened stub at the blossom end. Not more than 5% dropped shoulder.

SIZE Extra Large 16 – 22 count, Large 27-30 counts, Mediums 33 – 36 counts, Smalls (pre-packs only 39 and 42 counts,
MATURITY min weight 85gms per piece). Pre- packs packed into 1.0kg net packs. Minimum weight 85gms per piece.

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Brix >10.0 (Total soluble solids); minimum penetrometer value: 0.8 Kgf.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With evidence of live insects.

DISEASES With fungal or bacterial rots (eg Botrytis rot, Rhizopus rot, bacterial soft rots).

PHYSICAL / PEST With evidence of insect / pest damage.
DAMAGE

PHYSIOLOGICAL With growth cracks.
DISORDERS With very soft fruit (over ripe).

With evidence of pit shrivel or internal browning.

TEMPERATURE With very soft fruit, that feels full of liquid (freezer injury).
INJURY

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial bruises (<2mm deep) affecting >2 sq cm of surface; no soft, moist deep (>2mm) bruises.
DAMAGE With cuts, holes or cracks that break the skin.

With superficial scars, scabs or hail injury affecting >0.5 sq cm; no broken skin.

SKIN MARKS / With dark longitudinal marks affecting > 1 sq cm.
BLEMISHES With surface scratches or skin marks / abrasions (shiny skin areas) affecting > 1 sq cm.

TEMPERATURE With discoloured skin areas (sunburn) > 2 sq cm; no blotchy, dry, blistered or cracked areas.
INJURY

TOLERANCE PER CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
CONSIGNMENT
Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
PACKAGING & exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
LABELLING 10%.

Packaging as per Progressive requirements. Country of origin to be identified. Labelling to identify grower or agents
name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Bulk
Loose Product to identify ‘Packed On’ date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and Pre Packed Product to identify ‘Best
Before’ date on retail unit and packed on date on the outer pack. ‘Best Before’ date not to exceed 14 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 10 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date at receival.

RECEIVAL Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless
CONDITIONS otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 3 - 10°C at receival.

CHEMICAL & Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food
CONTAMINANT Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia
RESIDUES and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Contaminants and heavy metals must comply with this
standard.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Progressive.

© Progressive Enterprises Ltd : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 12 August 2011

Produce Specifications

PRODUCT : KIWIFRUIT

TYPE : Loose and Pre-Pack

VARIETY : Green

GRADE : One

GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Clear brown to dark brown, with or without background greenish tinge; green flesh, white core, black seeds. Nil with
proximity marks (green marks due to adjacent fruit contact on the vine) affecting > 10% of visual surface.

VISUAL Full bodied; thin skin with slight stubbing where hairs have been removed; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Firm to touch. Sprung not soft; sweet, with some acid, and juicy flavour; no ‘off’ odours or tastes.

SHAPE Round to slightly oval, according to variety.

SIZE Large 27, 30 counts Mediums 33, 36 counts Smalls (pre-packs only), 39 and 42 counts. Pre-packs packed into 1.0kg
MATURITY net packs.

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Brix > 8.0 (Total soluble solids); minimum penetrometer value: 1.0 Kgf.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With evidence of live insects.

DISEASES With fungal or bacterial rots (Botrytis rot, Rhizopus rot, bacterial soft rots).

PHYSICAL / PEST With evidence of fresh insect / pest damage.
DAMAGE

PHYSIOLOGICAL With growth cracks.
DISORDERS With very soft fruit (overripe).

With visible rough russet.

With evidence of pit shrivel or internal browning.

TEMPERATURE With very soft fruit, that feels full of liquid (freezer injury).
INJURY

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial bruises (<2mm deep) affecting > 2 sq cm of surface; no soft, moist, deep (>2mm) bruises.
DAMAGE With cuts, holes, cracks that break the skin.

With superficial scars, scabs or hail injury affecting > 0.5 sq cm; no broken skin.

SKIN MARKS / With dark longitudinal marks affecting > 1 sq cm.
BLEMISHES With surface scratches or skin marks affecting > 1 sq cm.

TEMPERATURE With discoloured skin areas (sunburn) > 2 sq cm; no blotchy, dry, blistered or cracked areas.
INJURY

TOLERANCE PER CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
CONSIGNMENT
Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
PACKAGING & exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
LABELLING 10%.

Packaging as per Progressive requirements. Country of origin to be identified. Labelling to identify grower or agents
name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Bulk
Loose Product to identify ‘Packed On’ date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and Pre Packed Product to identify ‘Best
Before’ date on retail unit and packed on date on the outer pack. ‘Best Before’ date not to exceed 14 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 10 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date at receival.

RECEIVAL Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless
CONDITIONS otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 3 - 10°C at receival.

CHEMICAL & Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food
CONTAMINANT Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia
RESIDUES and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Contaminants and heavy metals must comply with this
standard.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Progressive.

© Progressive Enterprises Ltd : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 12 August 2011

Produce Specifications

PRODUCT : KIWIFRUIT

TYPE : Loose and Pre-Pack

VARIETY : Green

GRADE : Domestic Grade

GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Clear brown to dark brown, with or without background greenish tinge; green flesh, white core, black seeds. Nil with proximity
marks (green marks due to adjacent fruit contact on the vine) affecting > 10% of visual surface.

VISUAL Full bodied; thin skin with slight stubbing where hairs have been removed; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Firm to touch. Sprung not soft; sweet, with some acid, and juicy flavour; no ‘off’ odours or tastes.

SHAPE Severely misshapen fruit, (including dropped shoulder) are not acceptable.

SIZE Size Count of Fruit

Jumbo 22-25

Extra Large 27-30

Large 33-36

Medium 39-42

Small (pre-pack 1kg only) Not more than 46 (70g ± 2g
min.)

MATURITY o

Brix >6.2 (Total soluble solids); minimum penetrometer value: 0.8 Kgf.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With evidence of live insects.

DISEASES With fungal or bacterial rots (Botrytis rot, Rhizopus rot, bacterial soft rots).

PHYSICAL / PEST With evidence of fresh insect / pest damage.
DAMAGE

PHYSIOLOGICAL With growth cracks.
DISORDERS With very soft fruit (overripe).

With visible rough russet.

With evidence of pit shrivel or internal browning.

TEMPERATURE With very soft fruit, that feels full of liquid (freezer injury).
INJURY

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial bruises (<2mm deep) affecting > 3 sq cm of surface; no soft, moist, deep (>2mm) bruises.
DAMAGE With cuts, holes, cracks that break the skin.

With superficial scars, scabs or hail injury affecting > 0.5 sq cm; no broken skin.

SKIN MARKS / With dark longitudinal marks affecting > 3 sq cm.
BLEMISHES With surface scratches or skin marks affecting > 3 sq cm.

TEMPERATURE With discoloured skin areas (sunburn) > 2 sq cm; no blotchy, dry, blistered or cracked areas.
INJURY

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Progressive requirements. Country of origin to be identified. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand
LABELLING (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify ‘Packed On’ date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and Pre Packed Product to identify ‘Best Before’ date on retail unit
and packed on date on the outer pack. ‘Best Before’ date not to exceed 14 days from date of packing while providing not less than
10 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date at receival.

RECEIVAL Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless
CONDITIONS otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0 - 10°C at receival.

CHEMICAL & Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The
CONTAMINANT standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex
RESIDUES standard for imported foods in general. Contaminants and heavy metals must comply with this standard.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Progressive.

© Progressive Enterprises Ltd : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 14 May 2012