Packaging

Produce is supplied in all sorts of container’s. Quantity, quality and how fragile the produce is will determine the type of container it is supplied in.

Produce can be packaged in different types of packaging and sold as count in containers or sold individually.

Produce bought or sold in bulk quantities can be supplied on pallets.

Country Of Origin is specifically related to Imported produce from overseas. Sellers can provide origin information to their buyers.

This can be done by attaching information to their listings in a Word Document format.

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G.A.P. stands for Good Agricultural Practice

NZ Gap: ensures the production of  Fruit & Vegetables grown in New Zealand cover food safety standards so customers can be confident when buying produce

The NZGAP programme is owned by Horticulture New Zealand on behalf of New Zealand growers

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Global Good Agricultural Practice

New Zealand GAP have voluntary set specific standards for the certification of agricultural products all around the globe

GLOBALG.A.P. is a farm assurance standard accepted by retailers worldwide.

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These Grade specifications are only a guide to help you determine the quality of your produce bought and sold.

Grade 1 – <4% Defect
Grade 2 – <20% Defect
Grade 3 – <50% Defect
Grade 4 – >50% Defect

Weight is a measurement that indicates how heavy the produce is.

Size is a measure that describes how big or small your produce may be.

Count is a measurement that determines the total number of produce

Stock availability is the amount/quantity of produce you currently have available to sell