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Canned Tomato Supply Programs

Ripe red tomatoes beside opened tins of whole peeled and diced tomatoes on a dark stone surface.

ALPHATRADE supplies canned tomato programs in whole peeled, diced and crushed cuts, packed in tomato juice in catering and retail tins. Cut, tin format, case configuration and destination-market documentation are aligned before order.

For importers, distributors, retailers, foodservice groups and food manufacturers.

Illustrative tomato configuration

Catering tin A10 — 3000 g (105.8 oz)

This reference configuration illustrates a catering program in the A10 tin. Final cut, tin format, case configuration and documentation are confirmed for the selected program.

Unbranded A10 catering tin, sealed, shown against a plain background.

Technical dossier

Indicative technical specification — selected program

Final product specification, analysis parameters, packing configuration and supporting documentation are confirmed for the selected program before order.

Product & description

Product & description, reference configuration
ProductWhole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice
CategoryCanned vegetable, Class I
IngredientsPeeled tomatoes, tomato juice, salt (food grade), acidity regulator citric acid (food grade)
AppearanceBright red, whole fruit, not mashed or broken
TextureFirm yet tender
TasteNatural characteristic tomato flavour, free from foreign taste

Target physico-chemical parameters

Target physico-chemical parameters, reference configuration
Salt content0.5 – 1%
pH3.8 – 4.2
GradeClass I
Thermal processHeat processed in a hermetically sealed tin

Microbiological parameters

Microbiological parameters, reference configuration
Escherichia coliAbsent per 10 g
Staphylococcus aureusAbsent per 10 g
SalmonellaAbsent per 25 g
Clostridium botulinumAbsent per 25 g
Yeasts and mouldsBelow 10 CFU per g

Contaminants

Contaminants, reference configuration
LeadNot detected
CadmiumNot detected
TinNot detected
AflatoxinNot detected

Quality tolerances

Quality tolerances, reference configuration
Colour deviationBelow 2 pieces accepted per tin
Foreign body, organicUp to 1 piece accepted per tin
Foreign body, inorganicZero tolerance

Compliance & logistics

Compliance & logistics, reference configuration
Allergens · GMO · irradiationFree from allergenic ingredients; not from genetically modified organisms; not treated with ionising radiation
Shelf life24 months from date of production
StorageStore at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Minimum orderBy agreement

Quality & compliance

Current product and facility documentation is confirmed for the selected program and destination market. Supporting certificates, specifications and analysis documents are provided to qualified buyers on request.

Documents available on request: Technical Data Sheet, Certificate of Analysis, thermal process documentation, applicable certification and registration documentation, and shipping/commercial documents.

Target parameters shown for whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice. Diced tomatoes follow their own specification, with pH 3.8 to 4.3 and Brix 5 to 6. Contaminant limits are stated on the diced specification and are confirmed for the selected program.

Tomato cuts

Three cuts, packed in tomato juice

Cut, tin format, case configuration and documentation are confirmed for the selected supply program.

Unbranded product illustration: Whole peeled tomatoes

Whole peeled tomatoes

Whole fruit in tomato juice

Whole peeled fruit, bright red, firm yet tender, for kitchens, processors and retail programs.

Unbranded product illustration: Diced tomatoes

Diced tomatoes

Uniform dice in tomato juice

Uniformly diced fruit at Brix 5 to 6, for sauces, ready meals and foodservice preparation.

Unbranded product illustration: Crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes

Coarse crush in tomato juice

Coarsely broken fruit in thick tomato juice, for sauces, pizza bases and industrial use.

All three cuts are packed in tomato juice with salt and citric acid, and are available in catering and retail tins. The whole peeled and diced specifications are held on file; the crushed specification is confirmed with the producing site for the selected program.

Packaging options

Indicative packaging options

Formats, case configuration and availability are confirmed for the selected program.

Neutral packaging-format illustration: Catering tin A10

Catering tin A10

3000 g (105.8 oz)

Channel
Foodservice · Food industry
Units per case
Per program

Full-size catering tin for kitchens, processors and repacking programs.

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Neutral packaging-format illustration: Catering tin

Catering tin

2550 g (89.9 oz)

Channel
Foodservice
Units per case
6 per case

Mid-size catering tin for smaller kitchens and foodservice distribution.

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Neutral packaging-format illustration: Retail tin

Retail tin

400 g (14.1 oz)

Channel
Retail · Distribution
Units per case
24 per case

Standard retail can for supermarket, wholesale and private-label programs.

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Neutral packaging-format illustration: Export carton

Export carton

Per format

Channel
Distribution · Export
Units per case
Per program

Corrugated export carton, palletised and wrapped for container loading.

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ContainersHermetically sealed tinplate cans in catering and retail sizes, cased in corrugated export cartons.
Shelf life24 months from date of production, in unopened cans stored as specified.
Label & artworkBuyer artwork or coordinated private-label development, confirmed after program approval.
Storage & transportStore at room temperature in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Protect cans from denting in transit.

Loading capacity

Container loading by tin format

Case and container figures as provided by the producing site for the formats shown.

Stacked export cartons of canned tomatoes arranged as a palletised container load.
Container loading data by format, as provided by the producing site
FormatCarton20 ft container40 ft container
Retail tin 400 g (14.1 oz)24 cans per carton
120 cartons per pallet
1,200 cartons2,400 cartons
Catering tin 2550 g (89.9 oz)6 cans per carton
65 cartons per pallet
650 cartons1,300 cartons
Catering tin A10 3000 g (105.8 oz)Confirmed per programConfirmed per programConfirmed per program

Figures are indicative of a standard palletised load. Final pallet configuration and container loading are confirmed with the producing site before booking.

Private label

Private-label canned tomato programs

Cut, tin format, lid type, case configuration, label and artwork are configured under your brand, with specification and documentation coordinated for the destination market before the first shipment.

  1. 01

    Cut & format

    Tomato cut and tin size assessed for the target channel and application.

  2. 02

    Tin, case & artwork

    Tin format, lid, case configuration and artwork coordinated for the brand.

  3. 03

    Documentation & approval

    Specification, analysis and labelling reviewed for the receiving market before order.

  4. 04

    Delivery planning

    Dispatch planned on pallets, wrapped and protected against denting in transit.

Supply execution

Supply execution, aligned before shipment

  • Cut and format confirmationTomato cut, tin format, case configuration and label confirmed for the selected program.
  • Analysis and document reviewLaboratory results, thermal process records and required registrations reviewed against destination requirements.
  • Pallet and container planningPallet configuration and container loading planned per format and route, and confirmed with the producing site before booking.
  • Shipment coordinationLoading, documents and delivery coordinated with the buyer. Samples are arranged once the program, specification and commercial terms are agreed.

Canned tomatoes are planned for the agreed cut, tin format and destination requirements, with process and laboratory documentation aligned before shipment.

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