Product Offerings
Product Categories:
fruits and vegetables
Products:
Gala Apples, Golden Apples, Jeromine Apples, Red Delicious Apples, Scarlet Spur Apples, Super Chief Apples
Gold Fruits Gıda San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., based in Turkey’s fertile Konya and Karaman regions, is a vertically integrated producer, packer, and exporter of high-quality fresh apples and cherries. With its brand “Nature’s Feast,” the company is recognized for its investment in advanced post-harvest technologies, sustainable orchard management, and consistent quality tailored for international retail markets.
Core Business and Offerings
Gold Fruits specializes in the production, cold storage, and automated packaging of fresh apples and cherries for export markets. The company’s core product portfolio includes:
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Apples:
- Granny Smith
- Red Delicious
- Royal Gala
- Golden Delicious (Yellow & Green)
- Fuji
- Crispy Pink
- Super Chief
- Scarlet Spur
- Jeromine
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Cherries:
- Early and mid-season sweet varieties
All fruits are grown in company-owned and contracted orchards across Konya and Karaman—regions known for their ideal microclimates and fertile volcanic soils.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Gold Fruits is uniquely positioned in the Turkish fresh fruit sector through:
- Modern infrastructure – Featuring automated packaging lines and controlled-atmosphere cold storage units.
- Orchard-to-market integration – Providing traceability and consistency across the supply chain.
- Sustainability-oriented practices – Including regenerative agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM).
- Extensive varietal selection – Catering to global consumer preferences with a wide apple variety portfolio.
Its combination of agronomic expertise and investment in post-harvest technology ensures optimal fruit firmness, color, and taste for distant markets.
Financial and Export Performance
While financials are not publicly disclosed, available data and export listings reflect the company’s strong market presence:
- Annual apple export volume: Estimated 15,000–20,000 metric tons
- Primary export destinations: Russia, India, Gulf countries, Southeast Asia, and North Africa
- Cold storage capacity: Over 6,000 metric tons across multiple facilities
- Packaging line throughput: Over 15 tons/hour with defect detection and weight-based sorting
- Export growth rate: Estimated 18–22% YoY from 2021 to 2024
Gold Fruits is listed in key Turkish and international agricultural export directories and has an active role in fresh fruit trade exhibitions.
Target Market
The company targets:
- Large-scale fruit importers
- Hypermarkets and retail supermarket chains
- Distributors and wholesalers in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
- E-commerce fresh produce aggregators
Its high visual quality and shelf-life standards align well with premium segment and retail-ready product lines.
Capabilities
- Own orchards covering hundreds of hectares in Konya and Karaman
- In-house logistics and export documentation teams
- Automated sorting and grading facilities reducing human error and post-harvest loss
- Customized packaging options: tray pack, loose fill, club packs
- Multi-channel cold storage with smart humidity and atmosphere controls
These capabilities allow Gold Fruits to ensure year-round product availability and minimize transit damage across global supply chains.
Certifications and Compliance
Gold Fruits ensures strict adherence to both domestic and international food safety standards:
- GLOBALG.A.P. certification across orchard operations
- ISO 22000:2018 for food safety management systems
- Phytosanitary compliance for all export destinations
- Halal Certification for specific target markets
The company also complies with Turkey’s Ministry of Agriculture regulations and maintains full traceability records from field to shipment.
Testimonials and Credibility
Gold Fruits has earned a strong reputation in overseas markets for:
- Reliable seasonal planning and volume fulfillment
- Exceptional color grading and taste profile
- Clean and hygienic packaging presentation
- High client retention in India, Gulf countries, and CIS regions
Trade directory feedback and social media engagement reflect consistent importer satisfaction and repeat orders.
Major Achievements
- Introduced high-color varietals (e.g., Super Chief, Scarlet Spur) tailored for Asian and Gulf markets
- Expanded packing and storage capacity by 40% between 2021–2023
- Launched “Nature’s Feast” as a premium apple brand with region-specific packaging solutions
- Featured in multiple international fruit exhibitions including Fruit Logistica and WorldFood Istanbul
- Established robust cherry export routes during early-season harvests, improving access to short-shelf-life markets
Gold Fruits continues to advance its global standing by combining regional agricultural strengths with modern processing and export systems—bringing the taste and quality of Turkish orchards to tables across the world.