SORTING AND PACKING

• The buyer should have primary packing centres as near as possible to each growing area, where the crop is graded, weighed and accepted or rejected.
• There must be clearly explained criteria for grading, acceptance or rejection of crop.
• Hygienic methods of harvesting, cleaning, sorting and packing must be enforced to ensure that the crop is delivered in prime condition and food safety is assured.

Related Information: Other factors in crop harvesting and handling: timing of harvesting; adding value; crop collection; payment procedures.