Benjamin’s Gardens connects global buyers with Türkiye’s most productive agricultural regions — the Mediterranean coast (Antalya, Mersin, Adana) and the Aegean belt (İzmir, Aydın). We supply importers, supermarket chains, wholesale distributors, and HORECA buyers with export-quality fresh produce, fully documented and cold-chain managed from farm to port.

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Available Products by Season

❄️ Winter — Spring (December – April)

Product	Origin	MOQ	Notes
🍊 Blood Orange	Adana & Mersin	1 x 20ft reefer	Sanguinello, Moro varieties
🍊 Washington Navel Orange	Adana & Mersin	1 x 20ft reefer	Seedless, high Brix
🍋 Lemon	Mersin & Adana	1 x 20ft reefer	Interdonato, Lamas varieties
🍊 Mandarin / Clementine	Mersin	1 x 20ft reefer	Easy-peel, seedless

☀️ Spring — Summer (April – August)

Product	Origin	MOQ	Notes
🍅 Tomato	Antalya	1 x 20ft reefer	Beef, cherry, cocktail, round varieties
🌶️ Pepper	Antalya & Konya	1 x 20ft reefer	Red, green, yellow, capia
🥒 Zucchini / Courgette	Aegean & Antalya	1 x 20ft reefer	Dark green, striped varieties
🥕 Carrot	Konya & Ankara	1 x 20ft reefer	Nantes type, washed & graded
🍒 Cherry	Aegean (İzmir, Aydın)	500 kg	0900 Ziraat, Regina varieties
🍑 Peach & Nectarine	Aegean & Bursa	500 kg	Yellow & white flesh varieties

🌍 Year-Round (Greenhouse & Tropical)

Product	Origin	MOQ	Notes
🍍 Papaya	Antalya & Mersin	500 kg	Red Lady variety, tropical microclimate
🥭 Mango	Antalya	500 kg	Kent, Keitt varieties
🌶️ Passion Fruit	Antalya & Mersin	500 kg	Purple & yellow varieties
🥑 Avocado	Antalya & Mersin	500 kg	Hass variety, growing production zone
🥜 Cucumber	Antalya (greenhouse)	1 x 20ft reefer	Mini, standard, seedless varieties

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Export Specifications

• 📦 Packaging: 5–10 kg export cartons, palletized to EU/US standards
• ❄️ Cold chain: Pre-cooling at packing house · Reefer container loading · Temperature monitoring
• 📋 Phytosanitary Certificate: Provided for all fresh produce shipments
• 📋 EUR.1 Movement Certificate: Available for EU-bound shipments
• 📋 Certificate of Origin: Available on request
• 🚢 Shipping: FOB Mersin (MER) · FOB İzmir (ADB) · CIF to destination port
• ⏱️ Lead time: 5–10 business days from order confirmation (fresh produce)

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Certifications

• 🏆 ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
• 🏆 ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management System
• 🌿 GlobalG.A.P. — Good Agricultural Practices
• 🌱 EU Organic (2018/848) & USDA NOP — Available for selected products
• ☪️ Halal Certificate — GCC and Muslim-majority markets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fresh fruits and vegetables do you export from Türkiye?

We export citrus (blood orange, navel, lemon, mandarin), vegetables (tomato, pepper, zucchini, carrot, cucumber), stone fruits (cherry, peach, nectarine), and exotic/tropical fruits (papaya, mango, passion fruit, avocado) grown in Antalya, Mersin, Adana, and the Aegean region.

What is the minimum order quantity for fresh produce?

For citrus and vegetables, MOQ is one 20ft reefer container (~18 MT). For exotic and stone fruits, MOQ starts at 500 kg. Mixed product containers can be arranged for qualified buyers.

Do you handle cold chain logistics?

Yes. We manage the full cold chain from farm to port: pre-cooling at the packing house, reefer container loading, and temperature monitoring throughout. Reefer containers maintain 2–12°C depending on the product.

Can I source organic fresh produce from Türkiye?

Yes. EU Organic (2018/848) and USDA NOP certified options are available for selected products including tomatoes, peppers, and citrus. Please specify your organic certification requirement when you contact us.

What documentation is provided with fresh produce shipments?

Every fresh produce shipment includes a phytosanitary certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. EUR.1 movement certificates (for EU preferential tariff) and certificates of origin are available on request.