Bulk Distribution of Iranian Pistachios in the European Market

Bulk Distribution of Iranian Pistachios in the European Market_ Pouya Trading Company(Nutex) , as the main distribution center of Iranian pistachios in European markets, delivers this product to buyers with the best price and ideal conditions.

Bulk Distribution of Iranian Pistachios in the European Market

The European Union is one of the main destinations for Iranian pistachios. Pistachio exports to Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada, Switzerland, France, etc., as the largest buyers of Iranian pistachios in Europe, is very prosperous.

The European pistachio market is known as one of the best pistachio markets in Iran. European countries buy different types of pistachios from Iran with high health standards.

The most important standard required for the export of pistachios to the European Union is the aflatoxin standard.
It is necessary to obtain the required aflatoxin standard certificates before sending the pistachio load to European countries. Because pistachios are often rejected in border control due to their high aflatoxin content.

What are the requirements for pistachios to enter the European market?

− Food Safety Certificate (IFS, FSSC 22000)
− Packaging requirements (including cartons, bags and standard containers in various dimensions)
− Labeling requirements (including product name, part identification number, manufacturer name and address, etc.)

All foods, including pistachios sold in the EU, must be safe. Imported products are no exception to this rule. Add-ons must be approved. Restrictions apply to levels of harmful contaminants such as mycotoxins or pesticide residues. It should also be noted on the label that nuts can cause allergies.

Pistachio consumption market in Europe

The largest consumer of pistachios in Europe is the snacks sector. About 85% of imported pistachios in Europe are sold as snacks, mainly as roasted salty snacks. Pistachio kernels are also increasingly used as ingredients by the food processing industry.

The largest market for tasty snacks in Europe is the United Kingdom, with an estimated value of around € 5 billion. The most popular salty snack in Europe is still potato chips, but nuts (including pistachios) are increasingly consumed and considered a healthier option. Consumption of nuts in the EU increased by almost 80% between 2009 and 2018.

The market for pistachios as a snack or as a substance in home cooking is booming.

Pistachio export center to Europe

To send pistachios to European countries, the most important thing is to know the laws and standards they need.
Therefore, it is very important to communicate with companies and centers that have experience in exporting pistachios to these countries.

NUTEX Pistachio and Dried Fruit Center is always by your side to provide pistachio export services to different countries in the fastest possible time and at the most appropriate cost.

The most important services of this complex to supply export goods to Europe are:

– Advice and offer the best pistachios for different countries
– Calculate the price of exported pistachios based on various parameters of delivery and freight
– Suggest the best way to send pistachios
– Provide the best type of packaging to prevent pistachio quality change
Receive all required health certificates, including aflatoxin certificates
– Labeling services and …

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