Cherries Elita™ Excellent quality.
The production for the Cherries comes from Pella, Imathia and Florina. The fruits are collected in a warehouse-refrigerator and in the same place the pre-cooling is done with a special hydro cooler.
Packaging takes place at ELITA™ headquarters where the state-of-the-art electronic calibrator ensures precise separation of sizes and shades.
At ELITA™ we aim at the quality of our fruits. This is achieved by continuous monitoring & control of the crop by specialized agronomists as well as with the most appropriate choice of ripening stage.
Packaging – Standardization
| Description | Net Weight | Dimensions | Boxes / Pallet 100x120cm |
|---|---|---|---|
5 kg carton |
5kg | 40x30x12 | 150 |
| 2.5 kg carton (Pituffo) | 2.5kg | 30x20x12 | 256 |
| Carton 10x500g | 5kg | 60x40x10 | 115 |
Seasonality
Consumer tips
Cherries , although a popular fruit for dessert, offer important nutritional and medicinal properties. They are rich in vitamins A, C and K, while providing calcium, iron and phosphorus. In addition, research shows that cherries can improve sleep quality.
Being an excellent source of fiber, they help maintain a healthy digestive system and can also help with weight loss.
If stored in the refrigerator, preferably in a plastic bag, cherries can be stored for about a week. It is recommended to wash just before eating or cooking.
Fruit Fact!
The first written reference regarding cherries comes from Theophrastus, a Greek writer who included fruit in the “History of Plants” in 300 BC
