From Seed to Table
Segula provides direct export services of the highest quality fresh produce from Israeli farmlands to clients worldwide, with flexible, efficient and competitive transportation and delivery solutions. Our export operations are expertly managed by our partners’ logistics teams, who build customized solutions for each client, in terms of mode of transport, packaging and delivery schedules. The Segula team has built positive working relationships with shipping companies, enabling us to offer a wide range of shipping options while tracking and monitoring each container every step of the journey. Our personnel accompany the shipment all the way to the vessel or aircraft, and it is picked up at its end destination by a local Segula import partner. From seed to shelf, our operations are deeply integrated and effectively coordinated to assure optimal timing and superb quality and freshness, en route and on arrival.
Mango
Avocado
Dates
Cherry
Lychee
Known as the “king of fruits”, mangoes are delicious and nutrientdense, and come in as many as 1,000 varieties. Native to southern and southeast Asia, the tropical fruit is now also grown in Central and South America, Africa and the Arabian peninsula.
Mangoes are seasonal fruits, with the fresh fruit season beginning in May. They are usually harvested while green but perfectly mature. Unripe mangoes are extremely sour. One mango contains about 3 grams of dietary fiber. Mangoes are high in antioxidant rich vitamin E, beta carotene and vitamin C, with one mango containing 96 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Research suggests that eating a diet rich in foods high in antioxidants reduces the risk of developing certain types of cancers and cardiovascular disease. Mangoes are also rich in vitamin B6, iron, potassium and magnesium.
Maya is a small sized, round shaped mango. It has a yellow color with a red blush. The flesh is smooth, juicy, fiberless and sweet tasting.
Tommy is a medium to large sized, oval shaped mango. It has a red blush that covers most of the fruit with green and orange-yellow accents. The flesh is firm and contains fibers, with a mild and sweet taste.
Shelly is a medium sized, apple-like shaped mango. It has a red color. The flesh is fiberless with a mild and sweet taste. Shelly has a long shelf life.
Omer is a large sized, round shaped mango. It has a sunshine yellow and orange color with an attractive purple cheek. The inner flesh is fiberless and sweet tasting.
Kent is a large sized, oval shaped mango. It has a dark green color with a dark red blush. The flesh is juicy and tender with limited fibers and a sweet and rich taste.
Keitt is a large sized, oval shaped mango. It has a dark to medium green color with a pink blush. The flesh is firm and juicy with limited fibers and a sweet and fruity taste.
Tali is a medium sized, heart shaped mango. It is orange with a red blush on its cheeks. It has a bittersweet taste and a magnificent aroma. Tali is ripe in July, so it can be marketed before other varieties.
Avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. Also known as alligator pears or butter fruit, avocados are a rich favorite of the produce section. They’re the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips, and a welcome addition to everything from salads and wraps to smoothies and even brownies. Avocados are regarded as a superfood, high in monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation. Avocados, which are actually berries (yes, that’s right!), are high in calories, so the recommended serving size is smaller than you’d expect. However, they are incredibly nutritious, low in sugar and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. In a 100-gram serving, there are 485 milligrams of potassium, 81 micrograms of folate, 0.257
The Ettinger opens the avocado season of Israel in September. The fruit is known for its high oil content, tender taste, and thin delicate skin.
Fuerte is a high quality variety of green skin avocado. Main advantages of this fruit are the easy-to-peel skin and rich creamy texture.
Pinkerton is a leading green avocado variety. The fruit is known for its high quality: high oil content and tiny stone.
Hass is the most in-demand variety of avocado in the world. It is well-recognized thanks to its color. Ripened Hass has dark purple to black skin.
Reed is easily recognized by its ball shape. The fruit can be stored for a long time, while retaining its creamy texture and bright color.
Avocado is a bright green fruit with a large pit and dark leathery skin. Also known as alligator pears or butter fruit, avocados are a rich favorite of the produce section. They’re the go-to ingredient for guacamole dips, and a welcome addition to everything from salads and wraps to smoothies and even brownies. Avocados are regarded as a superfood, high in monounsaturated fat, which is a “good” fat that helps lower bad cholesterol, as long as you eat them in moderation. Avocados, which are actually berries (yes, that’s right!), are high in calories, so the recommended serving size is smaller than you’d expect. However, they are incredibly nutritious, low in sugar and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. In a 100-gram serving, there are 485 milligrams of potassium, 81 micrograms of folate, 0.257
Medjool dates are a purely natural product, dried on the tree. The fruit does not need any processing. There are no added sugars, additives or preservatives. Packing houses get fruit from the field, wash it, sort it and pack it. Then the product goes to the freezer and is ready to be shipped. The shelf life of Medjool dates is 24 months.
“Super Juicy” is a special selection of Medjool dates. Only the largest and most beautiful dates with a high level of moisture are chosen.
Grown in the Arava region of Israel, Deglet Nour dates are harvested in September. Growers cut the entire branch from the tree. This variety is known for its high quality and sweet natural taste.
Yellow fresh Barhi dates are harvested in August. They have a short season. The product should be consumed fresh.
Cherries are iconic and beloved for a reason. They are sweet (even the sour ones), delicious, and fun to eat raw or cooked. Botanically, the cherry is part of the genus Prunus in the rose family, a relative of the apricot, peach, plum and almond. Both the sour (prunus cerasus) and sweet (prunus avium) cherry have a long lineage that probably originated in western Asia. Peak cherry harvest runs from late spring through summer. Sour cherries have a shorter window of availability, which makes them feel like a prized find when they show up at the market. The cherry is bursting with nutrients and healthy antioxidants. One cup of cherries (approximately 21 pitted) has just 90 calories and is a rich source of potassium and vitamin C, plus fiber and even a small amount of protein.
The Burlat cherry has a large fruit size and spherical shape. The skin is dark red with bright red flesh. The fruit is very sweet. The tree of this variety is lively and its fruit susceptible to cracking.
Rainier cherries love to grow big and are aptly named for the highest mountain peak in Washington State, Mount Rainier. Every year on July 11, we celebrate National Rainier Cherry Day.
A new self-fruitful cherry that ripens late to extend the cherry season, the large bright red fruit has a unique taste and remains crunchy when picked. Resistant to cracking.
The fruit of the Stella cultivar is large, heart shaped and dark red, with overall excellent quality. It ripens about one week earlier than the Bing cherry.
Chinook is similar to the Bing but is sweeter and ripens 4 to 10 days sooner. It is a roundish-heart shaped. The fruit is firm, sweet, and fairly acidic.
Native to China, where it has been cultivated for more than four thousand years, the lychee was considered to be the very finest fruit of the Celestial Empire. Sometimes also referred to as “the Chinese cherry”, it was traditionally offered as a gift by the emperor and has been celebrated by many poets. The fruit of Litchi chinensis, a tropical tree that stands 5 to 10 meters (and sometimes more than 15 meters) tall, lychee is a luscious fruit with intense aromas of rose and muscat. Its translucent and soft pulp, which envelops the center stone, is protected by a bark of red colour at maturity. This spherical fruit weighs an average of 24 grams. Rich in carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins B and C, it contributes to general health and wellbeing.
The main variety is Mauritius. Most of our lychee crop comes from seaside orchards near the Mediterranean coast and Sea of Galilee.
The Hong Long is outstanding because of its quick growth. It has a relatively small pit and the taste is sweet with hints of sour.
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