With a selection of over 20 dried fruits, we have something for everyone. If we do not stock it, we will be able to source It. With a combined experience of 125 years in industry, we pride ourselves in being able to source a selection of fruits of different grades, origins and pack sizes to suit all customer requirements. At Chelmer foods we aim to deliver the best combination of quality, pricing, and shipping available anywhere.

Please contact us on sales@chelmerfoods.com to discuss your dried fruit requirements!

Raisins

Raisins

Predominantly the main countries of origin of our Raisins is Turkey, USA (Californian), South Africa and Chile. A large proportion of the Raisins sold in the UK are derived from the fresh grape variety known as Thompson Seedless.

Turkish Raisins are grown in the area surrounding the Western City of Izmir and there are over 20 factories that pack and export the fruit. The crop is harvested traditionally at the end of August and beginning of September.

Examples of grades that we offer:

  • Golden Raisins (Various origins available)
  • Raisins (Various origins available)
  • Midget Vine Fruit (various origins available)
  • Jumbo Raisins (various origins available)
  • Mixed Vine Fruit (various origins available)
  • High Moisture Vine Fruit

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

Sultanas

Sultanas

Predominantly the main country of origin of our Sultanas is Turkey. Turkish Sultanas are grown in the area surrounding the Western City of Izmir and are derived from the same fresh grape as a Raisin. The only difference between the two is Sultanas are dipped in a potassium carbonate solution to help weaken the skin of the fresh grape which will aid the drying process and help the Sultanas to gain the lighter finish customers come to expect. To Receive our monthly Turkish Vine Fruit market updates, sign up here.

Examples of grades that we offer:

  • Sultanas (Various origins available)
  • Mixed Vine Fruit (Various origins available)
  • High Moisture Vine Fruit (Various origins available)

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

Prunes

Prunes

We import Prunes from two main countries of origin, Chile, and France. Between the main growing regions there are around 115km2 of plum orchards.

Chile is our main source for conventional Prunes, which grow mainly in the Valparaiso and Santiago regions.

The biggest risk that this crop faces is extreme weather conditions which can have a serious impact if encountered in the bloom stage, and can still damage the fruit at any point in the growing process. The UK receives new crop around May time.

The grades we currently offer are;

  • Chilean Ashlock Pitted prunes (various sizes)
  • French un-pitted prunes
  • Elliot pitted prunes

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

Apricots

Apricots

Our main source of Apricots is Turkey, however other origins are available. Natural Apricots are a sun-dried apricot that has not been preserved in SO2, the colour of a natural apricots is a natural dark brown and flavour is sweeter than that of a sulphured apricot. To achieve the golden yellowy colour the consumer associates with Apricots, the apricot is gassed with SO2 in small chambers, this results in different levels of SO2. A natural apricot dry’s for around 7 days with pitting taking place by hand after about 4 days of drying. A sulphured apricot is pitted after 3 days and then taken for SO2 treatment to preserve the colour.

The Turkish crop is harvested in July and August with shipments not arriving in the UK until early September.

The grades we currently offer are:

  • Turkish whole sulphured Apricots
  • Turkish whole pitted Apricots
  • Turkish Diced Natural Apricots
  • Turkish Diced Apricots with SO2

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

Banana

Banana

Our main source of Banana Chips is the Philippines with other origins such as Thailand and Vietnam exporting to various parts of the world.

The variety of banana used for Banana Chips is called Saba (cooking) and grows in abundance in the tropical climates of Asia. The island of Mindanao, based in the south of the country, is the Philippines largest producing island of Banana Chips with exports leaving via the port of Davao.

Banana chips are widely sold as either Wholes or Quarters. The description of Wholes is used to describe complete circular slices whereas Quarters is used to describe as irregularly broken pieces.

The grades we currently offer are:

  • Whole Sweetened dipped banana chips
  • Broken Sweetened dipped banana chips

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

Berries

Berries

The most widely used berry in the UK is Cranberries. Our cranberries come from one of three origins: Canada, Chile or USA. The largest producing origin in the world is North America. We also offer a Large range of other berries to suit our customer’s needs.

The products we currently offer are:

  • Dried sweetened cranberries sliced
  • Dried sweetened cranberries diced
  • Blueberries
  • Goji Berries
  • Blackcurrants
  • Strawberries
  • Sour Cherries

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

 

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Coconut

Coconut

We can supply a wide range of Coconut products from various origins including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand & Philippines.

The grades we currently offer are;

  • Desiccated Coconut
  • Raw Chip Coconut
  • Toasted Chip Coconut
  • Coconut Flour

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Currants

Currants

Our main source of Currants is Greece. Greece is by far the largest producer of Currants in the World, whilst the UK is the largest export market.

Vostizza Currants are grown and produced only on the hills & mountains, surrounding Aeghion. Only Currants grown and processed in the Aeghion region can be called Vostizza and are certified by the European Union Protected Designation of Origin (PDO No. 1549/98). The microclimate of the region and rich soil contribute to the distinctive texture and flavour, of Vostizza.

Gulf Currants are grown in the area around the Corinth Canal and this is also a “Closed” region. Currants produced in other areas of the Peloponnese, including Kalamata, Pirgos and Amalias are classed as “Provincial” grade.

Whilst Greece remains the dominant source of Currants, we can also offer Currants from South Africa and USA (California).

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

Dates

Dates

Dates are an important traditional crop in Iraq, Iran, Arabia, and north Africa west to Morocco. We offer dates from both Iran and Pakistan. Our Chopped dates are freshly pitted, chopped and lightly covered in rice flour.

The grades we currently offer are:

  • Chopped dates
  • Whole Pitted Dates GAQ

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figs

Figs

We can supply a wide range of Coconut products from various origins including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand & Philippines.

The grades we currently offer are;

  • Desiccated Coconut
  • Raw Chip Coconut
  • Toasted Chip Coconut
  • Coconut Flour

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

 

Glace Cherries

Glace Cherries

Our main source of Glace Cherries is Italy, however other origins that are available include Holland and Greece.

The Grades we currently offer are:

  • Glace Cherries Natural Halves
  • Whole & Broken Glace Cherries Red E127
  • Whole & Broken Glace Cherries Natural Colour
  • Natural Colour wholes
  • Carmine Whole & Broken

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

 

Glace Product

Glace Product

Our main source of Glace Fruit is Italy, other origins that are available include Holland and Greece.

To glace the mixed peel the fruit is placed in a heated sugar syrup solution, which absorbs the moisture and will eventually preserve the fruit, for days and sometimes weeks.

The Grades we currently offer are:

  • Glace Mixed Peel
  • Glace Orange peel
  • Glace lemon peel

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.

 

Mixed Fruit

Mixed Fruit

We are able to offer Dried Mixed Fruit (with or without peel) in bulk. We can produce an own label range to suit your requirements, please make contact to discuss if this is your first preference.

We are also able to offer bespoke mixtures of dried fruit to include any of the ingredients in our product range. This is available in either bulk, food service or retail options.

 

 

 

 

 

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Organic

Organic

We can offer Organic Fruits. Please make contact to discuss products, quantity, and lead times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tropical

Tropical

Our main source of Tropical Fruit is Thailand, however other origins such as Sri Lanka and China are also available.

The fruit is grown in plantations and picked by hand, it is then soaked in cane syrup before being cut into slices or dices. The fruit is then dehydrated in clean hot air compartments before being packed traditionally into 5kg bags which are then packed 4 bags per carton.

The products we currently offer are:

  • Papaya (various grades available)
  • Pineapple (various grades available)
  • Mango (various grades available)
  • Ginger Chunks (various grades available)

All grades are subject to availability, please contact us for any unlisted products you may require.