Watermelons

Product Overview
Egypt Overseas delivers premium watermelons cultivated in Egypt’s sun-rich Nile Valley. Our melons feature deep red flesh, crisp texture, and optimal sweetness – perfect for supermarkets, wholesale markets, and seasonal fruit distributors. With 45 years of melon expertise, we harvest at peak ripeness and implement careful handling protocols to ensure superior quality for European summer markets.

Origin & Varieties
Origin: Upper Egypt (sandy soil, 350+ sunny days/year)
Main Varieties:

• Crimson Sweet: Classic oval, 8-12kg, 12%+ Brix

• Sugar Baby: Round mini-melons, 3-5kg, high sweetness

• Yellow Flesh: Specialty variety, buttery texture

• Seedless Varieties: Popular for retail markets
  Season: May – September (Peak European summer)

Product Specifications

• Size Range: 3-5kg (mini), 8-12kg (standard), 15-20kg (jumbo)

• Shape: Uniform oval or round depending on variety

• Rind Thickness: 15-20mm (optimal for transport)

• Flesh Color: Deep red (Pantone 18-1663 TCX) or vibrant yellow

• Seed Type: Seeded or seedless options

Quality Metrics

• Brix Level: 10-13° (sweetness guarantee)

• Texture: Crisp, non-mealy flesh

• Color Consistency: ≥90% uniform flesh color

• Defect Tolerance: ≤5% external blemishes

• Shelf Life: 14-21 days at 10-15°C

• Hollow Heart: ≤1% incidence

Product Forms

• Whole melons

• Pre-cut halves/quarters (food service)

• Fresh-cut cubes/triangle packs

• Bulk field-packed
  (Custom cutting/packing available)

Packing Options

• Bulk Export: Palletized (500-600kg pallets)

• Retail Ready: Individual net bags

• Food Service: 10kg waxed cartons

• Pre-cut Packs: 1kg MAP trays

• Private Label: Branded stickers (MOQ 5 MT)