Class I in any desired calibre; uniform shape with an intense red colour; firm, luscious and undamaged with plump skin and firm, juicy pulp.
Vegetables intended for processing likewise need to meet even higher standards than when sold fresh. For each product CPS has defined internal and external quality characteristics which guarantee optimum processing. There are mandatory stipulations for all products regarding cultivation, the choice of varieties, harvesting and temperatures during delivery.
TOMATOES
Class I in any desired calibre; uniform shape with an intense red colour; firm, luscious and undamaged with plump skin and firm, juicy pulp.
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BELL PEPPERS GREEN/YELLOW/RED
80 calibre with minimum diameter of 80 mm and length of 120 mm; firm flesh and fully developed pods with complete stem; coverage of colour on red and yellow bell peppers to be as complete as possible up to a maximum of 20% other colouration; only bundled with fruits of the same colour.
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CUCUMBERS
Unit weights 350-500 g with a minimum diameter of 3.5 cm; uniform in shape and colour. Firm and crisp without bitterness; intense dark green with short stalk end; small core firmly attached to flesh.
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CHERRY TOMATOES
Produce must satisfy Class I requirements; diameter 15-30 mm; typical red colour, not burst and with no frost damage.
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COURGETTES
Diameter 3 cm and a length of 14-20 cm, weight approx. 150 g. Fresh, firm and crunchy with no deep grooves; even maturation in terms of shape and an intense green to dark green in colour (also light green varieties); healthy outer skin and flesh; stalk end < 1.5 cm.
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CARROTS
Unit weights 200-400 g; minimum diameter 35 mm / maximum 45 mm; smooth and healthy surface; even red-orange colour to core; growths and forking, as well as green or blue-red colouration are not permitted.
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RADISHES WHITE/RED (LONG)
Outer skin as smooth as possible and clean, not burst or overgrown and not woody, translucent or furry; in the case of white radish the green leaves must be cut off without leaving any green spot.
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RADISHES (SMALL-ROOTED)
Minimum diameter 28 mm to a maximum of 35 mm; bright, dark red colour; defoliated and washed; grown to be uniformly round with undamaged skin. Woody, furry, hollow or translucent radishes are not permitted.
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BROCCOLI
Attractive, strong head with a diameter of 10 to 18 cm and stem maximum 12 cm long; outer leaves are removed; a consistent deep, dark green to bluish in colour with no yellow or brown discolouration to the florets.
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CAULIFLOWER
Attractive, strong head with a diameter of 14 to 22 cm; harvested with a crown of protective outer leaves. These are shortened to the height of the head; the florets are 100% white with no yellow or brown discolouration.
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CELERY
Weight 500 to 1000 g with stalks of uniform length between 30 and 50 cm and pale to dark green in colour; cut smooth and not broken; fresh and healthy appearance with no limp leaves.
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KOHLRABI
Head diameter in excess of 8 cm with fresh, pale green appearance and juicy, crisp stems; not woody and no scarring damage; temperatures during delivery between +2 and +10 °Celsius.
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WHITE CABBAGE
Weight in excess of 2 kg with firm head and close-fitting leaves; not burst or overgrown and with no outer leaves. Stem must be cut off just below the leaf base.
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RED CABBAGE
Weight in excess of 2 kg with firm head and close-fitting leaves; not burst or overgrown and with no outer leaves. Stem must be cut off just below the leaf base.
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SAVOY CABBAGE
Head weight in excess of 1.5 kg; not burst or overgrown; stem must be cut off smoothly just below the leaf base; healthy appearance and freed of any soil, dirt or impurities.
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LEEKS
Weight 500 to 1000 g with sheaths 30 to 50 cm long; roots are shortened to 1 to 2 cm long and leaves to 2/3 of the total length of the stems; for pre-cleaned produce the stems are cut to approx. 1/3 lengthwise.
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