Apex Global Solutions

Cavendish Banana (Grand Naine / G9)

Packing Material :
- 5-ply corrugated food-grade cartons with vents
- Bunches foam-netted and poly-wrapped
- Plastic liners used to avoid bruising
Standard Pack Size :
- 13.5 kg net weight (commonly exported size)
- Also available in 7 kg or customized packaging
Load Capacity :
- 40 FT Reefer Container : 1540–1570 cartons (~22–23 MT)
- 20 FT Reefer Container : ~11–12 MT
Storage & Transit :
- Temperature : 13.5°C ± 0.5°C
- Relative Humidity : 90–95% RH
- Transit Shelf Life : 21–28 days with cold chain maintained

Parameter	Specification
Fruit Length	18 cm to 25 cm (minimum 18 cm for export)
Caliber (Diameter)	36 mm to 45 mm (measured mid-finger)
Hand/Finger Count	4 to 8 hands per bunch / 12+ fingers per hand
Skin Color at Export	Uniform green (ripens to yellow post-shipment)
Pulp Color	Creamy white
Taste	Sweet, mild flavor with good mouthfeel
Defects Allowed	≤ 2% (minor scratches only)
Blemishes/Scars	Nil to minor cosmetic
Maturity Index	75%–85% (for transit ripening)
Latex/Ooze	None; crown cut and dried

Parameter	Specification
Pesticide Residue	Within MRL limits (EU/Codex/FDA compliant)
Aflatoxin	Not Detected
Ethylene Exposure	Optional – for artificial ripening post-arrival
Microbial Load	Complies with international norms