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Trade of f ru i ts

A N T I G O N O SF O O D • F R U I T

A G R I C U L T U R A L S U P P L I E S

Greek healthy Mediterranean diet

EXPORTS OF GREEK PRODUCTS

F O O D • F R U I T • A G R I C U L T U R A L S U P P L I E S

A N T I G O N O S

T r a d e o f f r u i t s

Greek healthyMediterranean diet

The basic activities of our company are trade of Greek fruit, food, agricultural supplies, agricultural

equipment and industrial solutions for the handling and packing of food and agricultural products.

The company’s residence is situated in Florina. We cooperate with reliable producers and suppliers

in Greece and abroad.

In the fruit trade section our aim is to ensure excellent quality and certified products from our

suppliers and to export the products to clients abroad. Moreover we focus to trade a vast range of

fruit, produced in our country, in a whole year basis.

The basic fruit of our gamma are oranges, tangerines, plums, watermelons, melons, pears, apples,

peaches, nectarines, cherries, kiwis and apricots. In addition to that we are able to trade in minor

quantities other fruits which are produced in Greece.

Our company is very versatile and we can supply high quality products from different agricultural

territories. We cover a prolonged period starting from the very premature cultivars up to the last

quantities from the fridge. We do our best to present excellent quality and service in the most

competing prices of the market and to satisfy any special need of our client.

Right from the beginning we put a big effort to install strong co operations with the best producers

on each branch. Our goal is, on the one hand strict quality regulations of the products and on the

other hand the secure handling of the product from the farmyard up to the loading of the packed

merchandise on the truck.

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A N T I G O N O S

KARANTZAS C. LAZAROS & CO. G.P.

Introduction

Introduction


A N T I G O N O S

FRUIT PRODUCTS

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A N T I G O N O S

Oranges Tangerines Watermelons

Pears Cherries Apples

Nectarines Peaches Apricots

Melons Kiwis Plums

Grapes more fruits upon request ….

Presentation of FRUIT PRODUCTS

5Presentation of FRUIT PRODUCTS


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In the economic field we always try to achieve the best possible selling price of our products

without any discount on quality and service. Moreover it is possible to establish cooperation with

our clients based on novel banking service products which secure both sides in all their

transactions.

All our products are certified and cultivation, handling and packing of the goods are done under

strict regulations. There are many and different packing and handling options for the final product

in order to fulfill any special demand of our clients.

Our homeland presents a big variety of fruit. Greek fruit are very famous and popular in Europe

and other countries abroad. There are numerous different fruit in several cultivars and the quality of

our fruit is excellent. Our special climate conditions contribute on the production of excellent

agricultural goods. Moreover the fact that the same cultivar is cultivated in different geographical

territories extends the harvest period of each fruit.

In our country fruit production is available in annual basis. In the following tables we present

general information on the availability of several fruit which we deal with. This information is based

on the geographical areas and the trade periods of each fruit and cultivar.

We present the basic details concerning farming, crop, cultivar, handling, packing, certification

and transport of the product in the terms of a general introduction. The data presented are

variable depending on several different factors. The most important of these factors are weather

conditions, programming of new farming cultivars, commercial demands of each year e.t.c.

Changes concerning these factors both in national and international level affect seriously the total

outline of the presented view.

Summary of fruit trade

Season and Geographical Distribution

Cultivars • Handling • Packing • Certification and Transport

ORANGES

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The oranges which we supply to our clients, origin mainly from the area

of Ipeiros (Arta and Messologi) and from the area of Peloponnese

(Sparta and Argos). The most significant cultivars, which we handle, are

Navallina, Washington Navel, Saloustiana, Lane Late, Tarocco,

Valencia and New Hall.

Production starts with the premature cultivars of Ipeiros during the

middle of November, namely Navallina, and by the end of November

Washington Navel type oranges are following till the end of January.

The annual production of Ipeiros ends up with Valencia from the

territory of Messologi and Saloustiana cultivar (after February). In the

territory of Peloponnese the Navallina and Washington Navel harvest

start about a month later and Valencia are available from March until

September.


A N T I G O N O S

HANDLING TRANSPORT AND PACKING

After the harvest oranges are gathered at the

handling and packing plant. The crop is done

exclusively and carefully by pruning. There the

fruits run quality separation, washing, sizing,

waxing and packing process. The final

product is stocked in refrigerators available

for the market.

We must declare that regardless any market

demand we don’t deal with oranges which

undergo chemical or physical discolor and

any thermal process for fast maturing.

All our products are certified so in the field of

farming as in packing.(CERTIFICATES

PRESENTED : EUROPEP G.A.P, GLOBAL G.A.P,

AGROCERT, ISO 22000, 9002, HAACP)

Packing of the product is mostly bulk in

carton or plastic boxes of 10 or 15 kg or in

carton boxes with granular trays. Moreover

there is available packing in several types

preweighted nets and other packing

solutions depending on any special need of

our client. Oranges present strong

endurance in transport, nevertheless all

caution is taken for secure and prompt

transport till the delivery of the product at

the clients’ warehouse. Transport is done by

frigotrucks and delivery time for normal

packing and sizing range from 48 up to 96

hours for Central Europe and from 24 up to

48 hours for Balkans.


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TANGERINESOur company supplies Tangerines of excellent quality and high

standards which origin mainly from the territories of Ipeiros (Arta) and

Peloponnese (Sparta, Argos).

The most significant cultivars, we have available are Clementines,

Ortanique and other varieties in smaller quantity. Production starts with

the premature varieties of Ipeiros in the mid of November. In the area of

Peloponnese production starts by the late days of November with

Clementines cultivar and continues with Ortanique by the middle of

February. The fruits are available until late March.


A N T I G O N O S


After the harvest Tangerines are gathered

in the handling and packing plant. The

crop is done exclusively and carefully by

pruning.

There the fruits run quality separation,

washing, waxing, sizing and packing

process. The final product is stocked in

refrigerators available for the market.

All our products are certified so in the field

of farming as in handling and

packing.(CERTIFICATES PRESENTED :

EUROPEP G.A.P, GLOBAL G.A.P,

AGROCERT, ISO 22000, 9002, HAACP)

The packing of the product is mostly in

carton box with granular trays and in bulk

plastic or carton boxes of 10 and 15 kg.

Moreover there is available packing in

preweighted nets of several types and other

packing solutions depending on the special

need of each client.

Tangerines show strong endurance in

transport and handling nevertheless all

caution is taken for secure and prompt


the clients’ warehouse. Transport is done by

frigotrucks and delivery time for normal

packing and sizing fluctuate from 48 up to 96

hours for Central Europe and from 24 up to

48 hours for Balkans.


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The watermelons which our company offer origin from the areas of

Thessalia (Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala) and Peloponnese (Messinia, Achaia

and Pyrgos)

The most important cultivars are the Crimson family and other; some of

them are Crisby, Obla, Dumara, Passion, Ragby, Samantha and

Cleopatra. In addition to that there are more varieties in smaller

quantities.

The harvest starts with the premature cultivars in the territory of Messinia

(Kyparissia) by the middle of May and continues with varieties of Pyrgos

and Achaia. In Thessalia production starts by the middle of June and

ends up with the late season cultivars by the end of September.


A N T I G O N O S


Watermelons are cultivated in elaborated

farms equipped with special earth protection

membranes and cultivation nets for weather

protection.

During the harvest special care is taken for

the separation of the premature and mature

fruits. The crop is gathered to the packing

plant where it is washed, separated and

sized.

All our suppliers have certificates which cover

the cultivation, handling and packing of the

product. (EUROPEP G.A.P, GLOBAL G.A.P,

AGROCERT, ISO 22000, 9002 and HAACP)

Packing of the product is mainly in wooden,

euro palette size, boxes equipped with

carton on the sides with capacity of 700 kg

or 350 kg. In addition to that we are able to

pack the product in carton boxes and

isoboxes of several dimensions depending

on the special needs of the client.

Watermelons have strong endurance in

transport nevertheless all caution is taken for

secure and prompt transport till the delivery

of the product at the client’s warehouse.

Transport is done by frigotrucks and delivery

time for normal packing and sizing fluctuate

from 48 up to 96 hours for Central Europe

and from 24 up to 48 hours for Balkans. In

case of clients demand and in very

premature crop, transport can be done by

normal tarpaulin truck.

WATERMELONS


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The pears which our company offers to our clients, origin from the area

of Thessalia (Tyrnavos). There are a lot of pear varieties which we have

available, some of them are Kontoula, Kosia, Santa Maria, Krystali.

All pear seedlings meet the highest farming specifications , the farms

are equipped with special weather protection nets.

Production starts by the end of June with the premature cultivar

Kontoula and ends up by the end of August with the late season

cultivar Krystali. Krystali cultivar can be preserved in the refrigerators up

to eight months. Moreover all the rest pear cultivars are available from

the fridge at least for 25 days after harvest.


A N T I G O N O S


Pears are gathered at the plant after harvest.

The crop is done exclusively and carefully by

pruning.

The fruits run a line of separation washing,

waxing, sizing and packing. The final product

is stoked in the refrigerator available for

selling.





The packing of the product is mostly in

carton box with granular trays, in PP and PA

cups and paper raped bulk in 10 – 15 kg

carton boxes. Pears, generally needs special

care in all handling, packing an transport

stages. There are several cultivars which are

more sensitive and other which are more

endurable. There are several packing

options for any special demands and special

applications for each cultivar.




and from 24 up to 48 hours for Balkans.

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PEARS


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Our company offers cherries with crunchy or soft flesh, origin from the

area of Macedonia (Arnissa, Naoussa and Aridea) and from the

territory of Central Thrace (Komotini).

The basic available varieties are Petrokerasa, Burlat, Lapins, Ferrovia,

Mpakirtzeika and self pollinated cultivars of the Star family namely Early

Star, Grace Star etc.

Production starts by the middle of May and ends up in the last days of

June. Cherries of Macedonia are one of the most famous fruit in

Greece.

Cherries are sensitive fruits so they demand careful handling in all

cultivation, process stages and also in transport. For this reason our

company cooperates only with packing plants, which have long

experience on export of such fruits.


A N T I G O N O S


Cherries are gathered in the packing plant

after the harvest. There the fruit run quality

separation, washing and cool water freezing

process.





Packing is done in special isotherm plastic

bags with water, packed in carton boxes.

Cherries are very sensitive product, which

need special care in all handling stages and

transport. For this reason regardless any

market demand we do not trade cherries

which are packed without water-cooling

process.





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CHERRIES


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The apples which we offer to our clients origin from the area of

Macedonia (Arnissa, Naoussa). There are many apple varieties, for

example red apples (Starkrimson, Red Delicious etc.) yellow apples

(Gold Delicious etc.), green apples (Grammy Smith etc.) Firiki, Johna

Gold, Gala and other varieties in smaller quantities.

Apples show strong shipment and handling ability, moreover the fruits

stand long preservation and there are available from the fridge for a

long period after the crop ends. Production starts by the middle of

September and finishes by the middle of November. Depending both

on market demand and production volume apples are normally

available from the fridge until April.


A N T I G O N O S


Apples are gathered in the packing plant

directly after crop. The crop is done

exclusively and carefully by pruning. There the

fruits are separated, sized, washed and

waxed. Continuously the product is stocked in

the refrigerators ready for the market.

The apples which we trade are certified so in

the field of farming as in packing.

(CERTIFICATES PRESENTED: EUROPEP G.A.P,

GLOBAL G.A.P, AGROCERT, ISO 22000, 9002,

HAACP)

Packing of the product is done mainly in

carton boxes supported with granular trays

and bulk carton or plastic boxes. There are

other packing options for any special

demands.

Transport is done by frigo tracks and delivery




10-SEP

20-SEP

30-SEP

10-OCT

20-OCT

30-OCT

10-NOV

20-NOV

30-NOV

10-DEC

20-DEC

30-DEC

10-JAN

20-JAN

30-JAN

10-FEB

20-FEB

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30-MAR

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30-APR

APPLES


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Our company supplies nectarines origin from the area of Macedonia

(Velvendo, Veroia, Naoussa) and Thessalia (Tyrnavos). All nectarine

seedlings meet the highest farming specifications , the farms are

equipped with special weather protection nets.

There are many varieties of nectarines available. The most important of

them are Big Bang, Venus, Big Top, Kaltezi and Sweet Lady. By the

middle of June the premature variety are ready for crop (Big Bang)

then comes the Kaltezi and production ends with the late cultivars like

Sun Crest by the end of August.


A N T I G O N O S


The crop is done exclusively and carefully by

pruning. Nectarines are gathered in the

packing plant where takes place quality

separation, sizing, washing, brushing and

packing. Aferwards the product is stocked in

refrigerators available to the clients.





Packing is basically done in carton boxes

supported with granular trays of several

dimension (30x50, 27x46 etc.), in PP and PA

plastic cups and bulk carton or plastic boxes

of 10 kg. There are other packing options

for any special demands.





NECTARINES


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The peaches which we offer to our clients origin from the area of

Macedonia (Velvendo, Veroia, Naoussa) and Thessalia (Tyrnavos). All

peach seedlings meet the highest farming specifications , the farms are


There are many peach cultivars available, the most significant of them

are Royal Gloria, Red Haven, Sun Crest, Red Cal, Lauren etc. The crop

starts by the first days of June with Rich May, Spring Belle e.t.c. and lasts

until the last days of September with Tarty Belle and Flamina.

Peaches are sensitive fruits which demand careful handling in all

production stages. For this reason we propose to our clients to prefer

peaches which are directly separated, sized and packed in the

farmyard. This one hand touch method preserves the fruit in optimum

condition.


A N T I G O N O S


Peaches after harvest are gathered in the

packing plant where they run quality

separation, washing, brushing, sizing and

packing process. The crop is done exclusively

and carefully by pruning Continuously the

product is stored in the refrigerator available

to the client.

There is another option available where

packing and handling is done directly in the

farm (one hand touch method) in order to

preserve the fruit in the best possible

condition.

The peaches which we trade are certified so

in the field of farming as in packing.



HAACP)

Packing is basically done in carton boxes

with granular frays of several dimension

(30x50, 27x46 etc.), in PP and PA plastic cups.

There are other packing options for any

special demands.

Since peaches are sensitive product

experienced personnel in handling and

packaging of sensitive products is involved

and frigo trucks do the transport with extra

care.

Delivery time for normal packing and sizing

fluctuate from 48 up to 96 hours for Central

Europe and from 24 up to 48 hours for

Balkans.

PEACHES


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The apricots which we trade origin mainly from the area of

Peloponnese (Argos, Korinthos) and smaller quantities origin from

Macedonia (Velvendo, Veroia, Naoussa) and Thessalia (Tyrnavos). All

apricot seedlings meet the highest farming specifications , the farms are


There are many apricot cultivars which we handle such as Primando,

Aurora, Primaia, Premious, Orange Red, Tirinthos, Nimfa, Sun Giant,

Bebecu, Farial and Farclo.

Production starts by the end of May with Primando cultivar and lasts up

to the end of August with Farclo. Crop is done almost at the same time

in Macedonia, Thessalia and Peloponnese with only small time

variations between each variety.

Apricots are sensitive fruit so they need special care in all handling

stages. For this reason we propose to our clients to prefer apricots which

are directly in the farmyard processed (one touch method) in order to

have the optimum preservation results.


A N T I G O N O S


After harvest apricots are gathered in the

packing plant where they run quality

separation, washing, brushing, waxing and

sizing process. The crop is done exclusively

and carefully by pruning. Then the product is

packed and stored in the refrigerators ready

for the clients.

There is another option of direct handling of

the fruits in the farmyard (one touch method).

In this case after pruning the fruits are quality

separated, sized and packed by experienced

personnel directly by hand. This method

guaranties the less possible touching of the

fruit.






carton boxes with granular trays of several

dimension (30x50, 27x46 etc.), in plastic cups

(PP or PA) and in plastic or carton boxes for

bulk packing of 10 kg capacity. There are

more other packing options to satisfy any

special demand of our clients.

Since apricots are sensitive product




care.




Balkans.

APRICOTS


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Our company offers melons which origin from the area of Peloponnese

(Argos, Ilia) and in minor quantities from Thessalia (Trikala, Karditsa,

Larissa) and Macedonia (Chalkidiki).

The main varieties of melon which we trade origin from the family Galia.

The most significant of them are Bananas, Argitiko, Kremasta or Winter

Thrace and Kounelia.

Production starts by the late days of June with Banana cultivar and

ends up with Winter Thrace by the end of August. Greek melons are the

most famous and tasteful melons in Europe. Our melons present high

sugar content and have excellent flavor.


A N T I G O N O S


Melons are cultivated in farms well equipped

with special synthetic membranes to prevent

the fruit from soil contact, parasites and

weather protection nets.

During harvest experienced personnel takes

care for separation of mature and premature

fruits. After crop production is gathered in the

packing plants. There takes place quality

separation, sizing, washing and packing.

Afterwards the packed melons are stored in

the refrigerators available for the market.

The melons which we trade are certified so in

the field of farming as in packing.



HAACP)

Packing of the product is done mainly in bulk

carton boxes of 7-9 kg. capacity and in

several dimension (e.g. 50x30x16). The boxes

are packed in Euro pallets.

Moreover we can use isoboxes of several

dimensions, there is option for other packing

types according to client’s special demands.




and from 24 up to 48 hours for Balkans

MELONS


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The Kiwis which we have available origin from the area of Macedonia

(Pieria, Kavala, Pella, Imathia) and in minor quantities from the area of

Ipeiros (Messologi, Arta, Preveza).

In Greece mostly kiwis of the Hayward variety are cultivated but, there

are also Mega Kiwi avaliable (Tselechidis cultivar) in small quantities.

Harvest is done by the end of October and the fruits are directly stored

in refrigerators. Kiwis are not available for sale directly after the crop.

The fruits are ready for the market by November until late March always

depending on the volume of the crop and market demands.


A N T I G O N O S


The kiwis are gathered in the packing plant

after the harvest. There the fruits run quality

separation, brushing, sizing, washing and

packing process. Then the final product is

stocked in refrigerators. The product should

stay at least for two weeks in the refrigerator

before sale. Careful and well conditioned

preservation affects the endurance and the

quality of the product.

All our suppliers present certificates which

cover the cultivation, handling and packing

of the product. (EUROPEP G.A.P, GLOBAL

G.A.P, AGROCERT, ISO 22000, 9002 and

HAACP)

The packing of the product is done mainly in

PP and PA plastic or carton boxes with

granular trays of several dimensions, in

preweighted plastic cups with lid and nets

which are packed all together in carton

boxes. Kiwis show high endurance in

handling and transport, nevertheless all

caution is taken for prompt and secure


the clients’ warehouse.





KIWIS


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The plums which our company trades origin from the area of

Macedonia (Pieria, Pella, Imathia) and in minor grade from the area of

Thrace (Xanthi, Komotini).

The main varieties available are Black Beaud, Black Star, Black Top,

Friar, Santa Roza, Black Diamond, T.C. Sun, Stanley and President.

Production starts by the end of June with Black Beaud cultivar and lasts

up to middle of September with Autumn Giant.


A N T I G O N O S


The plums are gathered in the packing plant

after the harvest. There the fruits run quality

separation, sizing, washing and packing

process. Then the final product is stocked in

refrigerators. The crop is done exclusively and

carefully by pruning.






carton boxes with granular trays and in

plastic bulk cups dimension (30x40 or 30x50).

Since plums are sensitive product




care.




Balkans

PLUMS


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The grapes which we offer to our client origin from the area of Macedonia

(Kavala) and Thessalia (Tyrnavos). We trade several varieties of grapes, the

most important of them are Sultanines (Thompson seedless), Italia, and Victoria.

Production starts by the middle of August with the premature Victoria cultivar

and ends by late October with Sultanines seedless grapes. Grapes are still

available from the fridge up to two months after harvest. Greek grapes present

very high quality due to the excellent weather conditions for grape production.

The grapes are very juicy, crisp flesh and light skin with high sugar contend.


A N T I G O N O S


After harvest, grapes are gather in the

packing plant. There the fruits run quality

separation, sizing, weighing, washing and

packing process. Then the final product is

stocked in refrigerators

For every batch of incoming crop there is

independent quality analysis of the fruit.

Our suppliers’ certificates cover totally the

cultivation, handling and packing of the



Packing is done mainly in plastic cups

supported with lid (500g – 750g) in carton

boxes of 5 kg and 4,5 kg namely and in

plastic bags in carton boxes ( 6 bags – 4,5 kg

per carton).

Grapes are a sensitive product, for this

reason harvest, handling and packing must

be done with special care. Special

packaging materials are used to ensure

special care of the product. Moreover only

experienced personnel and frigo trucks do

the transport.




Balkans

GRAPES



A N T I G O N O S



3 Magnisias str., 53100 Florina, Greece

Tel. : +30 23850 22082

Fax : +30 23850 22083

e-mail : [email protected]

Tel. : +30 693 6710475

e-mail : [email protected]


A N T I G O N O S

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