Fresh Seedless Grapes of Indian Origin

Astral Exports was established in 2005 (recently changed name of the company after reorganisation)in Mumbai, India. It operates as a cultivator, processor, trader and exporter and is a government recognized export house and registered member of Spices Board of India & APEDA. The company exports range of Fresh fruits and vegetables, dehydrated vegetables, Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice(Indian and Thailand Origin) crushed and whole chillies and dry fruits. The company stands out as a result of its economical prices, excellent deals, ethical work practices, customized service and on-time delivery. They have a specialised procurement team and long-term contracts with direct farmers and fruit orchards. It has a large warehouse with state of the art equipment for temperature-controlled storage, packaging facilities and logistics department for transportation. They also own a partner sourcing and processing base in Iran for fresh fruits like orange, kiwi and apple. The company has experience in exporting to countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Oman, Iran, Vietnam, Qatar, Netherlands, Russian Federation and Lebanon.

Astral Exports has 5 state-of-the-art warehousing facilities for smooth and systematic storage and distribution of products. The warehouse prevents the exposure of fruits directly to sunlight and moisture. Bunches are well-formed and it is ensured that they are neither too tight nor too thin. Bunches sized 400 mg – 800 mg are individually packed in perforated carry-home punnets or pouches. The grapes are then packed in 4.5kg, 5kg and 8kg boxes and stored in the segregated warehousing unit that helps store products systematically. After getting the purchase order, it takes 2-3 days for consignments to be readied for perishable items. The company prefers sea shipment through the port JNPT, Mumbai.

The products are processed in hygienic environments in compliance with norms and guidelines laid by Indian & International forums. The company has an excellent track record when it comes to customer satisfaction, timely completion of orders and ethical business practices. The company pays attention to splits, diseases and pests on the grapes. It is ensured that there are no loose berries at the time grapes leave the packhouse. They follow national quality standards, export quality standards and specifications according to the needs of the buyer. They have an Exporter Registration Certification - Spices Board of India.

Astral Exports sources its seedless grapes from leading producers and vendors in the Indian market as well as international markets. Products are processed in hygienic environments in compliance with the norms and guidelines laid by Indian and International forums. The new grape harvest will be ready by the of November 2020. The fruit is picked selectively using manual labour to ensure t arrives in good condition. Proper post-harvest handling ensures that stalks are green and look fresh on arrival. The fruits are graded evenly within each carton and hence will look uniform in terms of colour and size. The company has the ability to supply 60 container loads for export purposes every month. The company uses a number of technologies for the cultivation, harvest and processing. After harvest, the product is washed, processed, treated, selected, sized and packed for sale.

Grapes are known for their velvety colour and sweet flavour, come packed with nutrients and antioxidants. They contain Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids, known to help in maintaining good eyesight. The anti-mutagenic and antioxidant properties are very effective in combating all kinds of cancer, including breast cancer. The compound resveratrol is a rich source of anti-oxidants and certain elements that are capable of destroying the energy source of cancerous cells.

Astral Exports offers Fresh Seedless Grapes of Indian origin. The grapes are of Thompson, Sonaka and Black Seedless variety. They are seedless and pale in green in colour. The Thompson Grapes are 17mm in size, Sonaka Grapes 15mm and the Black Seedless and Saga Gold are also 17mm in size. The grapes have a sugar content of minimum 17 Brix. The grapes are suitable for human consumption and further processing. Samples are available upon request and will not be provided until the price is approved by the buyer. Samples are available upon request but will be provided only after the buyer approves the price.