Spring melon programmes in Europe and the Gulf increasingly start in Egypt, and for good reason. Egyptian cantaloupes of the Galia type ripen from March — weeks ahead of Southern European production — with high brix, fragrant flesh and the netting and shelf life that supermarkets demand. Nile Prime supplies field-selected, export-grade melons from GLOBALG.A.P farms in the Delta and reclaimed desert projects.
Why Egyptian Cantaloupes?
Early spring warmth and intense sunlight let Egyptian growers harvest sweet, fully netted melons while competing origins are still weeks from picking. Low production costs translate into strong margins for importers, and short sailings to the EU, Gulf and Asia mean fruit arrives with maximum remaining shelf life.
Specifications
| Season | March–July |
|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Galia type |
| Sizes & Grades | Export Class 1, count-graded per carton to buyer specification |
| Packing | 4–10 kg cartons depending on market format |
| Container | 40′ reefer |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms; HACCP / ISO 22000 packhouses; phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Melons are cut at commercial maturity, brix-tested, sized and packed into ventilated 4–10 kg cartons matched to your market’s preferred count. Cargo is pre-cooled and loaded into 40′ reefer containers with continuous temperature control from packhouse to port of discharge. We ship from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity for cantaloupes?
One full 40′ reefer container. In late spring we regularly build mixed loads with watermelons or grapes, and arrival samples or courier samples can be arranged first.
Is private label packing available?
Yes. Cartons and fruit stickers can be printed to your brand, and we can run buyer-specific size curves and quality specs at our certified packhouses.
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