Egyptian 116 Pomegranate

Cairo Farms is a veteran grower (and exporter) of fresh produce, in the business for over 20 years and has also been labeled as Egypt's number one exporter. Recently the company is reinventing itself with new products and varieties, developing innovative production methods such as eco-friendly seaweed fertilizer while continuing to expand its markets. While the company already has an established clientele that includes multinational retail corporation Carrefour and retailers in Italy and Russia, they are looking to step into new markets and construct quick and direct shipping routes for quality-sensitive markets such as Europe.
Cairo Farms is a business with an experience that combines traditional Egyptian growing know-how with an international business mindset, providing premium quality products at a competitive price.
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The company uses two different storage facilities, one for the harvested fruits and the other for the fertilizer. The pomegranates are packed in 4.5 to 5kg carton boxes with 11 to 12 fruits a box. If needed, it is also possible to rent a refrigerated storage area for an additional fee. The process from harvest to shipment takes between 7 to 14 days depending on the export volume and the specific needs of each country.
Cairo farms' main way of shipment is FOB sea freight and thus is in close proximity to three major harbors; Alexandria Port, Port Said, and Port Sokhna, all of which are within an hour’s drive.

Cairo Farms works in cooperation with the Egyptian Pomegranate Association and conducts periodic checkups 3 times a year to secure the best production outcome and quality.
The company takes extra care to ensure all their products meet their strict criteria of having a high Brix level, being of optimal weight and pulp amount, and are void of spots. In order to maintain export quality standards, the company regularly acquires an export certificate issued by the State Agency in which they have to submit a sample that gets tested for pesticide levels as well as the amount of inorganic material.

The plantation area is in the suburbs of Cairo (approximately 30-40km outside the city) has a perfect climate for growing pomegranates. The weather during harvesting months starting from the end of July is very hot at 35-45 degrees and the fruits are exposed to 150 to 300 chilling hours during cooler winter climates which produce optimal yield. The soil in the plantation is rich in iron and there is a steady supply of freshwater which allows the fruits to grow readily. The production for this year looks especially promising, with an estimated harvest volume of 500 MT, as there was ample rain this season.
Each fruit is hand-picked, and Cairo Farms uses a specially imported seaweed fertilizer as a big part of their production in order to grow sweeter, more organic fruits as well as maintaining an eco-friendly, sustainable growing process.

The Early 116 variety at Cairo Farms is best known for its sweet taste at a Brix level of 18, with a deep red color. The company offers Class 1 quality pomegranates sized at 350 to 500g per fruit, at an inexpensive price made possible by low expenses. The fruits are especially ideal to consume in its whole form or to produce juice but are also used in cosmetics, as the seeds are a good source of skin creams. Cairo Farms has developed a method to have the fruits available one month earlier than any other pomegranates in the Middle East and North African region. They also provide samples of their pomegranates upon request.