Trade show · Day 2 Egy Berries Team · 18 October 2026
SIAL Paris 2026, Day 2: Negotiating Frozen Fruit Contracts and New Market Partnerships
In short: On day 2 of SIAL Paris 2026 our stand at Hall 6A, Booth F001 turned into a negotiation room. We discussed season supply contracts for IQF frozen strawberries, mango and vegetables from Egypt with existing customers, and opened partnership talks with buyers from new European countries, Asia and Australia. Below: what a frozen fruit supply contract should cover, and how to start one with us.
A day of contract talks at Hall 6A
Day 1 was about meeting buyers and showing our range (read Egy Berries at SIAL Paris 2026 – Day 1). On day 2 the conversations went deeper. Every table at the stand was busy with importers, food manufacturers and food-service buyers going through specifications, volumes and shipment calendars for the coming season.
Quality first: buyers check our IQF fruit at the stand
A contract starts with trust in the product. Buyers tasted our fruit and checked colour, cut and free-flowing IQF quality straight from the freezer display, then compared it with their current specification for IQF frozen strawberries, frozen mango and pomegranate arils.
What a frozen fruit supply contract should cover
These are the points we agreed with buyers at the stand. If you are preparing a contract with any Egyptian supplier, use them as a checklist (see also our frozen strawberry specification checklist).
| Contract point | What we agree | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Product, cut & calibre | Whole (15–25 / 25–35 mm) or diced (10×10 / 15×15 mm) strawberries, mango, pomegranate arils, vegetables | The specification is the contract – it decides what you receive and how a claim is judged |
| Quality parameters | Brix (min. 7° for our strawberries), colour, defects, foreign matter, micro and residue limits for your market | Your end use (retail, bakery, dairy, juice) sets the tolerance |
| Packing & labelling | Bulk 1×10 kg, food service 10×1 kg or 4×2.5 kg, retail 20×400 g Egy Berries bags, or private label | Packing changes cost per kg and the load per container |
| Volume & shipment plan | Total season tonnage split into monthly 40′ reefer loads (about 24–26 t of strawberries in 10 kg cartons) | A fixed calendar secures raw material during the December–June harvest |
| Delivery terms | Incoterm, destination port and transit time | Defines who pays freight and insurance and when risk passes |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, health and lab documents required by your country | Missing papers mean delays at the border |
| Payment terms | Agreed per buyer and order | Clear terms protect both sides over a full season |
We do not publish prices: they depend on product, cut, packing, volume, season timing and destination. Send us these details and we will reply with an offer.
Why autumn is the time to plan season volumes
Our strawberries are harvested and frozen from December to June. Buyers who agree volumes and a shipment calendar before the harvest give us time to plan raw material, cuts and packing, and they secure supply for the whole year. That is why so many of our day 2 meetings ended with a draft season plan instead of a single order. Planning your first import? Read How to Import Frozen Strawberries from Egypt.
New markets, new partnerships
Besides our core markets – Europe, Brazil, China and Canada – day 2 brought partnership talks with buyers from new countries:
- New European countries: importers looking for a reliable second origin for frozen strawberries and vegetables.
- Asia: buyers interested in Egyptian IQF fruit. We are registered with China GACC, and China applies zero tariffs to goods from Egypt from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028, subject to origin rules.
- Australia: first conversations about supplying IQF fruit and vegetables. Australia has strict biosecurity import conditions, so these talks start with specifications and documents.
How to start a partnership with Egy Berries
- Send your specification: product, cut, calibre, quality limits and end use.
- Receive and test samples.
- Agree packing, labelling (Egy Berries brand or private label) and documents for your market.
- Fix the season volume and monthly shipment plan.
- Sign the contract and follow each container from loading to arrival.
We are certified FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P., registered with the US FDA and China GACC, and our production follows BRCGS practices. See our full range of frozen fruits and vegetables and the buyer guide to frozen fruits and vegetables from Egypt.
FAQ
Can I still meet Egy Berries at SIAL Paris 2026?
Yes. We are at Hall 6A, Booth F001, Paris Nord Villepinte, until 21 October 2026. Book a meeting with our team or simply visit the stand.
Does Egy Berries sign season contracts for frozen strawberries?
Yes. We plan season volumes with buyers, with the specification, packing, monthly shipment plan and documents agreed before the harvest. Our strawberries are harvested and frozen from December to June and shipped all year.
Which markets does Egy Berries export to?
We export IQF frozen fruits and vegetables to Europe, Brazil, China and Canada, and we are in talks with buyers in new European countries, Asia and Australia.
What do you need to send a price offer?
Product, cut and calibre, packing, quantity, destination port and preferred shipment months. Send them on WhatsApp or through our contact page.
Plan your season supply with Egy Berries – Hall 6A, Booth F001 until 21 October
Discuss a contract on WhatsAppContact our sales teamInformation as of October 2026. China tariff measure: State Council Tariff Commission Announcement No. 5 of 2026.