Orchard Gold Frozen Blueberries
Description
Technical Parameters
GreenLand-food · Frozen Fruit Supply
IQF Frozen Blueberries for Bulk Supply and Private Label
We supply cultivated IQF frozen blueberries for importers, food manufacturers, foodservice distributors and retail frozen-fruit programs. Our order planning covers berry type, diameter, Brix, pH, defect tolerance, microbiological limits, packing format, documentation and cold-chain shipment.
Whole blueberries showing the natural variation in berry size, bloom and dark-blue color.
A Specification-First Blueberry Program for Commercial Buyers
Frozen blueberry purchasing is not decided by a product name alone. A bakery may need larger berries that remain visible after baking, while a jam processor may prefer a smaller, cost-efficient grade with a defined Brix range. A yogurt or retail-pack buyer may place more weight on uniform diameter, intact bloom, free-flowing condition and low broken-fruit tolerance. We build the order around the application so that the written specification, sample, packing and shipment are aligned.
Our standard cultivated program uses sound, mature blueberries that are washed, sorted, size graded, individually quick frozen, inspected, metal detected and packed. The ingredient declaration is 100% blueberry. The standard unsweetened program contains no added sugar, syrup or sweetener. Natural differences in crop season and variety remain, so the commercial specification defines the acceptable size band, soluble solids, color, texture and defects instead of relying on broad marketing descriptions.
Buyer shortcut: send us the application, preferred berry diameter, Brix, pack size, annual or trial quantity and destination country. We will structure the quotation around the matching product form, test panel and export-document set.
A close view of whole IQF berries; visible surface frost can vary with handling and photography conditions.
Cultivated Blueberry Sizes and Order Options
We separate cultivated blueberry lots by diameter to give industrial users more predictable piece count, visual distribution and processing behavior. The principal commercial reference is 12–16 mm. Other bands support specific cost, appearance and portion-control needs.
Small-fruit option for puree, sauce, filling and industrial blending programs.
Economical size for bakery inclusions, jam, beverage and mixed-fruit processing.
Main cultivated size for foodservice, dairy, bakery and retail frozen-fruit packs.
Large visual grade for topping, premium-format retail and presentation-led applications.
Cultivated and wild blueberries are different commercial materials. Wild blueberries are normally smaller and more variable; cultivated berries are generally larger and more suitable when a buyer needs a defined diameter band. We do not substitute one type for the other under the same description.
Detailed IQF Frozen Blueberry Specification
| Specification Item | Standard Supply Reference |
|---|---|
| Product name | IQF Frozen Blueberries / IQF Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries |
| Ingredient | 100% blueberries; no added sugar, syrup or sweetener |
| Type and style | Cultivated highbush-type program; whole, individually quick frozen berries |
| Available diameter | 6–8 mm, 8–12 mm, 12–16 mm and >16 mm; 12–16 mm is the main commercial reference |
| Brix | 10–14° standard reference; 13–15° available for suitable mature crop lots |
| pH | 2.8–3.8 |
| Color | Natural blue to deep blue or blue-black, typical of mature blueberries; no abnormal discoloration |
| Flavor and odor | Characteristic sweet-acid blueberry profile; free from fermented, rancid or other objectionable flavor and odor |
| Appearance | Whole, free-flowing berries with natural surface bloom; reasonably uniform within the selected size grade |
| Defect control | Leaves, large stems, cap stems, clusters, green or undeveloped fruit, damaged fruit, crushed fruit, soft fruit and clumps controlled to the written order grade |
| Foreign material | Not detected in the inspected sample |
| Processing | Selected, washed, sorted, size graded, IQF frozen, inspected, metal detected and packed |
| Storage | Keep frozen at −18°C or below; do not refreeze after complete thawing |
| Shelf life | 24 months from production under continuous storage at −18°C or below |
| Country of origin | China |
Grade Reference, Berry Integrity and Defect Tolerance
For buyers using the U.S. frozen blueberry grading framework as a commercial reference, the USDA score allocates 20 points to color, 40 points to absence of defects and 40 points to character. U.S. Grade A or Fancy requires at least 90 points. In the Grade A character definition, crushed, mushy or broken berries may not exceed 6% by weight. Grade B requires at least 80 points and permits up to 10% by weight in that character category; Grade C requires at least 70 points and permits up to 20%.
We use this framework only when it is written into the order specification. A reference to USDA grading is not a claim that every commercial lot has been officially USDA inspected or certified. Where a buyer uses a different house standard, we write the accepted tolerances for broken fruit, soft fruit, red-purple fruit, green fruit, cap stems, clusters, leaves and large stems into the specification.
For retail and visible-inclusion applications, a tighter broken-fruit limit, a more uniform diameter and better free-flowing condition normally matter more than the lowest price. For puree or sauce, the buyer may accept a processing grade while still requiring sound flavor, food-safety compliance and zero foreign material in the inspected sample.
The commercial grade controls natural variation in diameter, maturity color, attached stems and damaged fruit.
Frozen blueberries undergoing manual sorting on a stainless-steel inspection table.
From Raw Material Intake to IQF Packing
- Raw material intake: we review maturity, natural color, soundness, odor, visible decay, berry size and the general crop condition before processing.
- Cleaning and sorting: washing and sorting remove leaves, stems, unsuitable fruit and field material. The product is drained before freezing.
- Size grading: berries are separated into the diameter band specified for the order. This supports more consistent piece count and application performance.
- IQF freezing: the product is frozen as individual pieces. The aim is a free-flowing condition without unnecessary blocks or excessive ice accumulation.
- Final inspection: the lot is checked for color, diameter, defects, stem residue, foreign material, damaged fruit, free-flowing condition and net weight.
- Metal detection, packing and frozen storage: packed cartons are coded for batch traceability and maintained under frozen conditions before loading.
Processing Environment and In-Process Control
The processing line is only one part of a consistent frozen-blueberry order. We combine equipment control with material identification, sanitation records, operator inspection, weight checks and lot coding. The production record connects raw material, processing date, packing date, finished-product batch and frozen-storage movement.
The inspection plan is application-based. Retail packs require close attention to visual uniformity, label accuracy and seal integrity. Industrial packs require stable net weight, liner condition, carton strength and easy batch identification. For every program, the written specification remains the working standard used by purchasing, production, quality and shipment teams.
We do not describe a generic processing room as a blueberry-only line. The image shows a frozen-food processing environment and equipment; the order documents identify the actual product, line, batch and production date used for a shipment.
General frozen-food processing equipment; this image is not presented as a dedicated blueberry line.
Microbiological, Chemical and Physical Control
The following panel is our standard commercial microbiological reference for IQF blueberry supply. A destination market, customer category or intended use may require a different panel. The accepted limits are written into the sales specification, and the corresponding production batch is reported through its laboratory results.
| Test Item | Standard Commercial Limit | COA Reporting |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | ≤100,000 cfu/g | Actual Result for the production batch |
| Coliforms | ≤100 cfu/g | Actual Result for the production batch |
| Escherichia coli | ≤10 cfu/g | Actual Result for the production batch |
| Yeast & Mould | ≤1,000 cfu/g | Actual Result for the production batch |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g | Actual Result for the production batch |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Negative / 25 g | Actual Result for the production batch |
Chemical control: pesticide residues are tested against the applicable destination-market maximum residue limits and the agreed customer panel. Heavy metals are included where required. For EU berry programs, cadmium is controlled to the berries-and-small-fruits maximum level of 0.030 mg/kg under Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Lead and other contaminants follow the product category and legal limit applicable to the destination market at the time of supply.
Physical control: foreign material inspection, stem and leaf control, metal detection, pack-weight review and seal inspection are included in the order plan. A metal detector pass is a process record; it does not replace visual sorting or laboratory testing.
A frozen blueberry COA example. The report applies to the identified sample and must not be treated as the result for another shipment.
How the COA Supports Batch Review
The product specification states the agreed limits. The Certificate of Analysis reports the Actual Result measured for the identified production batch or submitted sample. These are different functions: a limit such as "TPC ≤100,000 cfu/g" is not presented as though it were the batch result. The COA records the measured number or qualitative outcome alongside the relevant method and sample identity.
A buyer-facing COA package can include:
- product name, lot or batch number, production date and sample information;
- Brix and pH Actual Results for the batch;
- microbiological Actual Results against the agreed limits;
- pesticide-residue and heavy-metal reports for the selected market panel;
- sensory, size, defect, foreign-material and net-weight inspection records;
- packing, label, storage and shipment references that match the batch code.
Our document set can also include the signed product specification, packing list, commercial invoice, bill-of-lading information, certificate of origin, health or phytosanitary support where applicable, certificate copies and batch traceability records.
Packing, Label and Private-Label Programs
We supply bulk and retail-ready formats according to channel needs. The standard industrial pack is a food-grade blue or transparent inner liner inside a corrugated carton. Retail options use printed or sticker-labelled bags with carton packing. Seal type, bag thickness, carton strength, barcode, language panel, date format, storage statement and destination marks are arranged around the buyer's approved artwork and local requirements.
Bulk foodservice and processing carton
Foodservice and portioned industrial pack
Distributor, foodservice or retail format
Private-label retail carton
Private-label work includes artwork review, packing configuration, label data, carton marks and production coding. Organic wording or certification marks are used only for a certified organic order supported by the applicable certificate and chain-of-custody documents.
Frozen blueberry packing, carton-label, net-weight and pre-shipment inspection records.
Application Matching by Buyer Type
Bakery and Dessert
Choose diameter and broken-fruit tolerance according to visible inclusion, dough mixing and bake profile. Larger whole berries support muffins, pies and topping; smaller grades support filling and compound preparation.
Dairy and Frozen Dessert
Yogurt, ice cream and fruit-preparation users often evaluate Brix, pH, color release, berry integrity and microbiological limits together. Bulk 10 kg and 2.5 kg packs simplify production use.
Beverage, Jam and Sauce
Processors can use 6–8 mm or 8–12 mm grades when whole-fruit presentation is secondary. Brix, pH, color, flavor and usable yield remain the central purchase points.
Retail and Private Label
Retail programs need attractive whole berries, free-flowing condition, consistent pack weight, clear traceability and market-ready artwork. We support 500 g and 1 kg formats as well as buyer-designed configurations.
General frozen-food container loading with carton, handling and temperature checks; not presented as a blueberry-only shipment.
MOQ, Lead Time and Frozen Shipment
| MOQ | 1 × 20'FCL, or a mixed frozen-food container under an agreed loading plan |
| Lead time | Approximately 15–21 days after order and packing details are set |
| Loading ports | Xiamen, Dalian or Qingdao according to supply and shipment plan |
| Transport | Refrigerated ocean container maintained at −18°C or below |
| Payment | T/T or L/C under the commercial contract |
Before loading, we review carton condition, labels, batch marks, quantity and frozen-product temperature records. Container loading is documented for shipment traceability. Mixed-container planning can combine compatible frozen fruits, vegetables or mushrooms while preserving the individual specification and batch identity of each item.
Send a Complete Blueberry Inquiry
For a useful quotation, include the product type, diameter, Brix, target grade or defect limits, pack size, quantity, destination port, destination market, intended application and required certification or laboratory panel. If you have a house specification, attach it with the inquiry.
Send Your Buying RequirementBuyer Risk and Control Matrix
A useful blueberry specification translates common shipment problems into measurable acceptance points. The matrix below shows how we structure that work for repeat commercial supply.
| Buyer Risk | Control Point | Order Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Berry count or appearance changes between deliveries | Named cultivated type, fixed diameter band, color description and size inspection | Signed specification, pre-production sample reference and batch size record |
| Excess broken fruit or juice release | Broken, crushed, soft and mushy fruit limits; careful frozen handling | Finished-product defect inspection and retained sample |
| Unexpected tartness or recipe adjustment | Brix and pH range selected for the application | Batch COA Actual Result for Brix and pH |
| Clumps, frost or poor free flow | IQF condition, pack sealing, frozen storage and handling review | Packing inspection, cold-store record and shipment temperature record |
| Import file does not match the goods | One batch identity across carton marks, COA, packing list and shipment file | Traceable document set matched to lot and container |
| Retail label or carton is rejected | Artwork data, barcode, language, date code, weight and storage statement review | Approved artwork, label sample and packing photographs |
Documents, Certificates and Destination-Market Files
We organize the document package around the importing country, customer QA system and claim shown on the label. A normal shipment file includes the commercial invoice, packing list, shipping document data and certificate of origin where used. The quality file can include the signed product specification, batch COA, microbiological report, pesticide-residue report, heavy-metal report, sensory and size inspection, pre-shipment inspection and traceability record.
BRC, HACCP, ISO, HALAL, KOSHER, FDA-related documentation, ECOCERT, FSMA-related requirements, ISO 9001, ISO 22000 and Non-GMO documentation can be arranged for the relevant factory, product program and destination market. These terms are not interchangeable. FDA registration is not described as FDA product certification. HALAL or KOSHER status is tied to the applicable certificate. Organic claims and an organic logo are limited to certified organic orders covered by valid scope and transaction documentation.
For residue work, the test scope should reflect the market MRL list and the buyer's risk program. For microbiology, the written limits and sampling plan should match the intended use, especially for retail frozen fruit or products eaten without a further microbial reduction step. We present a certificate copy as evidence of the named scope, not as a general promise that every possible product and market is covered.
Sample, Contract and Repeat-Order Workflow
We record the cultivated type, diameter, Brix, pH, grade, defect limits, microbiology, packing, quantity, destination and application.
The sample is evaluated against the proposed specification for appearance, diameter, flavor, free flow, defects and application performance.
The contract and specification state the accepted product, test limits, packing, marks, documents, shipment terms and claim requirements.
Production, testing, packing, frozen storage and loading records are connected by the batch code used on the cartons and documents.
For repeat orders, the previous signed specification and accepted delivery become the comparison point. Crop-season variation can change natural sweetness, acidity and visual bloom, but the agreed acceptance range remains the commercial control. When the buyer changes an application, pack, label claim or destination market, the affected specification and document items are updated before the new production lot.
Container Planning Reference
A typical non-palletized planning range is approximately 10–12 metric tons for a 20-foot reefer and 22–25 metric tons for a 40-foot high-cube reefer. Final net weight depends on bag size, carton dimensions, pallet use, container payload, port restrictions and the mix of products. We provide the carton count and net-weight loading plan for the selected pack before shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are these blueberries supplied under the Orchard Gold brand?
No. GreenLand-food does not represent an affiliation with, authorization from or distribution right for the Orchard Gold brand. We supply B2B IQF frozen blueberries under GreenLand-food export programs or an approved buyer private label.
2. Are the blueberries cultivated or wild?
This page describes our cultivated highbush-type program. Wild blueberries are a separate material with a smaller size profile and are quoted under a distinct product description.
3. What blueberry sizes can you supply?
Available diameter references are 6–8 mm, 8–12 mm, 12–16 mm and above 16 mm. The main cultivated grade is 12–16 mm.
4. What are the Brix and pH ranges?
The standard Brix reference is 10–14°, with 13–15° programs available from suitable mature crop lots. The pH testing reference is 2.8–3.8. The batch COA reports the measured Actual Result.
5. Do the blueberries contain added sugar?
The standard product contains 100% blueberries with no added sugar, syrup or sweetener. Any formulated or sweetened product would be identified separately.
6. What does the USDA Grade A reference mean?
The USDA frozen blueberry framework scores color, absence of defects and character. Grade A requires at least 90 points and allows no more than 6% by weight of crushed, mushy or broken berries under its character definition. It is used only when written into the order specification.
7. Which defects are controlled?
The inspection scope covers leaves, large stems, cap stems, clusters, green or undeveloped berries, damaged fruit, broken or soft fruit, clumps, abnormal color, foreign material and off-odor.
8. What microbiological limits are available?
Our standard reference is TPC ≤100,000 cfu/g, Coliforms ≤100 cfu/g, E. coli ≤10 cfu/g, Yeast & Mould ≤1,000 cfu/g, and Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Negative / 25 g.
9. Can you provide a batch COA?
Yes. The COA identifies the sample or batch and reports its Actual Results against the agreed limits. It can be supplied with related microbiological, residue and heavy-metal reports for the order program.
10. What packing formats are available?
Common formats are 1×10 kg, 4×2.5 kg, 10×1 kg and 20×500 g. Other industrial or retail configurations can be planned around the filling line, artwork and carton requirement.
11. Do you support private-label frozen blueberry bags?
Yes. We support private-label bag and carton programs, including artwork data, barcode, language panel, storage statement, production coding and shipping marks.
12. What is the MOQ?
The normal MOQ is one 20-foot frozen container. A mixed container can combine compatible GreenLand-food frozen products under an agreed loading plan.
13. What are the storage temperature and shelf life?
Keep the product at −18°C or below throughout storage and transport. The shelf life is 24 months under continuous frozen conditions.
14. Is color release after thawing normal?
Some natural juice and color release can occur because freezing and thawing affect berry tissue. Commercial users should evaluate drip loss and berry integrity with the intended process rather than judging the frozen appearance alone.
15. Which information produces the most accurate quote?
Send the diameter, Brix, target grade, defect limits, microbiological panel, packing, quantity, application, destination country and destination port. Attach your house specification when available.
Plan Your Frozen Fruit Purchase
Review the complete GreenLand-food frozen range, then send your blueberry specification, packing, quantity and destination-market requirements.
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