Vacuum-cooled within hours of cutting, Egyptian lettuce arrives with the crunch of a head harvested yesterday. Nile Prime supplies iceberg and romaine from November to April, serving supermarket programmes, foodservice distributors and processors across the Gulf and Europe during the northern hemisphere’s leanest months.
Why Egyptian Lettuce?
Cool Delta winters produce dense iceberg heads and upright, sweet romaine exactly when Spanish and domestic European supply tightens. The decisive factor is post-harvest speed: vacuum cooling pulls field heat out of every head in minutes, extending shelf life dramatically and letting Egyptian lettuce compete head-to-head with any origin on arrival quality.
Specifications
| Season | November – April |
|---|---|
| Types / Varieties | Iceberg lettuce, romaine (cos) lettuce |
| Sizes & Grades | Head weights 350–800 g per market spec; Class 1, compact, well-trimmed |
| Packing | 8–12 heads per carton, film-wrapped or naked per buyer specification; vacuum-cooled |
| Container | Refrigerated containers at 0–2 °C |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms, HACCP/ISO 22000 packhouses, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Heads are cut, trimmed and packed in the field at 8–12 heads per carton, then vacuum-cooled to near 0 °C before loading into reefer containers that hold that temperature to destination. Shipments leave from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full reefer container. Mixed loads are common — iceberg and romaine together, or lettuce combined with cabbage, spinach and other leafy lines at the same carriage temperature.
Can I request samples or private label?
Yes. We arrange trial shipments and samples, offer film wrap and cartons printed with your brand, and can book SGS or Intertek inspection before every departure.
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