Gamme Helfer | Ananas

The pineapple’s characteristics

The pineapple, from the Latin ananas comosus, is a xerophyte plant (adapted to survive in a dry environment). It has an exquisite scent and many nutritional qualities.

Mouth-watering, refreshing and rich in minerals, the pineapple is an excellent source of vitamins C, A and E.

Varieties

There are several dozen varieties of pineapple including:

Comosus, Extra Sweet, Cayenne, Bouteille and Victoria

Logistics

Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) specializes in the import of exotic fruit such as pineapples and has strong links with countries of production. The company has a comprehensive and carefully controlled traceability system so produce is tracked until it reaches the end consumer.
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) also has well established arrangements for shipping pineapples, by sea and air from all countries of origin.

Packaging

Pineapples are supplied in several sizes:

66, 7, 8, 9, and 10, packaged in boxes of 4 kg, 12.5 kg and 14 kg.

Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) also supplies pineapples without crowns for industrial use.

Origin

Availability

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Costa Rica
Benin
Ecuador
Cameroon
Mauritius
RSA
For more information concerning the availability of exotic fruits, please contact us.
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