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Corefruit Egypt (Core Fruits Egy) is a Cairo-based exporter of premium-quality Egyptian fresh produce, with a focus on citrus fruits, grapes, pomegranates, onions, garlic, and potatoes. Established with a mission to connect Egypt’s fertile farmlands with international markets, the company operates with a strong emphasis on food safety, global certifications, and long-term partnerships with growers and clients.

Brief History

Founded by Hisham Saleh, Corefruit Egypt began operations as a specialized exporter of citrus fruits and table grapes. Over time, the company diversified its product line and established itself as a reliable supplier to markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. With more than 15 years of experience in the agricultural export business, Corefruit Egypt has become a prominent player in Egypt’s fruit and vegetable export sector.

Core Business

Corefruit Egypt sources, packs, and exports a variety of fresh produce items. The company operates through a network of GAP-certified farms and BRC-certified packhouses, ensuring that each product complies with international quality standards. The firm handles all logistical coordination from farm to port, including quality control, packaging, documentation, and shipping.

Product and Service Offerings

Citrus Fruits:

• Navel Orange
• Baladi Egyptian Orange
• Valencia Orange
• Navel Late Orange
• Mandarins (varieties including Freemont and Murcott)
• Lemon Eureka
• Grapefruit

Grapes:

• Green Grapes (Superior Seedless)
• Red Globe Grapes
• Crimson Seedless Grapes
• Flame Seedless Grapes
• Black Grapes (Autumn Royal)

Pomegranates:

• Wonderful Variety

Vegetables:

• Onions (Red, White, Gold)
• Garlic (Fresh Chinese Garlic, Dry Garlic, Chilled Garlic)
• Potatoes (Winter and Summer varieties)

Specialization and Core USP

Corefruit Egypt's strength lies in its integrated control over the entire supply chain and its flexibility in meeting client specifications:

• Seasonal Flexibility: Supplies citrus from December to May, grapes from May to August, pomegranates from September to November, and potatoes year-round.
• Own packing facilities: Ensures adherence to strict quality and hygiene practices.
• Custom labeling and packaging: Offers branded or private-label options for supermarkets and wholesalers.
• Agri-tech integration: Works with digital traceability and moisture-control systems to enhance shelf life.

Financial Overview

While Corefruit Egypt is privately held, trade estimates based on its export scale indicate:

• Annual Export Volume: 8,000–10,000 metric tons
• Annual Revenue Estimate: Between USD $8 million – $12 million
• Key Revenue Generators: Citrus (~55%), Grapes (~25%), Pomegranates and Vegetables (~20%)

Shipments and Export Records

According to trade records from platforms like Export Genius and TradeMap:

• Top Export Destinations:

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Russia
  • India
  • Bangladesh
  • European Union (Poland, Netherlands, Greece)

• Container Shipments: Over 400 reefer containers annually

• Key Ports Used: Alexandria Port, Damietta Port

Target Market

Corefruit Egypt caters to:

• Supermarket chains
• Importers and wholesalers
• Food processors
• Retail packers
• Foodservice companies

Its customer base spans across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Eastern Europe, South Asia, and Northern Africa.

Capabilities

• BRC-certified cold storage and packing stations
• End-to-end logistics and documentation handling
• Real-time shipment tracking
• Compliance with maximum residue level (MRL) regulations in Europe
• Multi-language export documentation services

Certifications and Compliance

Corefruit Egypt and its growers maintain:

• GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
• BRCGS Food Safety Certification
• ISO 22000 for food safety management
• Phytosanitary Certification for all shipments
• Sedex Compliance for ethical trade
• Organic Certification (available for select crops upon request)

Customer Testimonials

“We’ve sourced citrus from Corefruit Egypt for three consecutive seasons and experienced consistent quality and timely deliveries—highly recommend.”
— Procurement Director, UAE Importer

“The company's flexibility in packaging and excellent after-sales service makes them a valuable partner.”
— Wholesale Distributor, Poland

Major Achievements

• Exported over 40,000 metric tons of citrus since inception
• Expanded into over 20 global markets in less than a decade
• Developed strategic alliances with leading Egyptian farms and packing houses
• Recognized by regional chambers of commerce for export excellence in 2022

Corefruit Egypt continues to elevate Egypt’s fresh produce industry by delivering quality, compliance, and trust across every container it ships, positioning itself as a dependable source of farm-fresh Egyptian produce to the world.