- Location
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 75 out of 100 Trust Score
Wholesale Fresh Produce Suppliers
Fresh produce is perishable, so the key questions are grade, packing, temperature control and how many days of shelf life remain on arrival. Plant health, food safety and labelling rules apply, and a delay or broken cold chain can destroy a load.
- Suppliers
- 5
- Avg. Trust Score
- 62/100
- Median minimum order
- -
- Avg. company age
- 71 yrs
Supplier listings
Hamburg fruit and vegetable importer supplying wholesale and retail trade
Importer
- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 75 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Ellange, Luxembourg
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 65 out of 100 Trust Score
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 55 out of 100 Trust Score
Italian fresh fruit and vegetable importer and exporter for the trade
Importer
- Location
- Italy
- Minimum order
- MOQ Available with Buyer Pro
- Trust Score
- 40 out of 100 Trust Score
Buying guide: Fresh Produce
Grade, size and packing
Produce is traded on grade, size, ripeness stage and packing format. Standards for classes and sizes exist for many fruits and vegetables, and buyers should agree the specification in writing, including size range, color, maturity, defects allowed and pack type. Crates, cartons, boxes and bulk bins differ in weight and protection, and the same product can be sold loose, in bags or in clamshells. Ask about net weight per pack and whether the count per box is fixed.
Cold chain and shelf life
Temperature control decides quality. Different crops need different temperatures: bananas and tomatoes are damaged by cold, while leafy greens and berries need to be cooled fast. Ask how the product is cooled after harvest, whether the load travels in a refrigerated container or truck, and whether temperature records are available. Ask the remaining shelf life on arrival, not just on dispatch. Ethylene from some fruits ripens or spoils others, so mixed loads need planning.
Seasonality and origin
Supply and price follow the growing season and weather, and counter-seasonal imports fill gaps. Prices can shift quickly with weather, so fixed-price contracts, spot buying and program pricing each have trade-offs. Ask about origin, season window and the reliability of supply across weeks, and whether a substitute origin will be offered when supply falls short.
Food safety and plant health
Importers generally need to be registered as food businesses and may need to follow traceability rules. Ask for food safety certification from the grower or packer, lot codes that allow tracing, and pesticide residue compliance, since maximum residue limits differ between countries. Imports of fresh plant produce often need phytosanitary certificates and inspection at the border, and some products are restricted or need treatment. Organic claims require certification. Check the rules for your market.
Claims, rejections and payment
Produce disputes are common. Agree in advance how quality is assessed on arrival, who inspects, within what time to report problems, and how claims are settled. Take photos and temperature readings at delivery. Ask about payment terms and whether a third-party inspection can be used. Rejected loads can lose value quickly, so a clear process matters.
Margins and waste
Margins are thin and waste is a real cost, so buy the quantity you can sell within its shelf life. Prices vary day to day, and a good price on a poor quality load is no bargain.
Questions to ask a supplier
- What grade, size and pack format are offered, and is it in writing?
- How is the product cooled and transported, and can you show temperature logs?
- What shelf life remains on arrival?
- Which food safety certificates and phytosanitary documents apply?
- How are quality disputes assessed and settled?
- How reliable is supply across the season?
Frequently asked questions
What should be agreed before buying fresh produce?
Agree grade, size, ripeness, packing and the way quality is checked on arrival, in writing. Also agree who inspects and how claims are made.
Why does the cold chain matter so much?
Temperature determines shelf life, and a break in cooling can spoil a load before it arrives. Ask how the product is cooled and for temperature records.
Do I need documents to import fresh fruit and vegetables?
Often yes, including phytosanitary certificates, food business registration and traceability records. Rules differ, so check the rules for your market.
How do I deal with quality problems on arrival?
Inspect immediately, photograph the goods, record temperature and notify the supplier within the agreed time. A third-party inspector can help settle disputes.
How many Fresh Produce suppliers are listed?
WholesalersCatalog currently lists 5 suppliers for this search. Each profile shows a Trust Score, so you can see what has been checked before you get in touch.
Which countries are these suppliers based in?
The largest groups are in Germany (1), Italy (1), Luxembourg (1) and Vietnam (1).
How do I check that a wholesale supplier is legitimate?
Check the company registration and street address, ask for trade references and start with a sample or small order. Be careful with suppliers who only accept untraceable payment methods. The Trust Score on each profile shows which of these signals we could confirm.