IQF Cherry Tomatoes
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Technical Parameters
IQF Cherry Tomatoes for Bulk, Foodservice and Private Label Orders
IQF Frozen Cherry Tomatoes for HORECA, Food Processing and Private Label Supply
We supply IQF Frozen Cherry Tomatoes and IQF Cherry Tomato Halves for global importers, HORECA distributors, restaurant chains, ready meal factories, sauce manufacturers, frozen vegetable brands, food processors and retail private label buyers.
This is an IQF frozen tomato product, not canned tomato, tomato paste or semi-dried tomato. We confirm whole, half-cut, sliced, diced or wedge formats according to the buyer's application, packing plan, Brix requirement and destination market documents.
Common options include whole cherry tomatoes, cherry tomato halves, sliced cherry tomatoes and customized cuts. Size range, color, Brix, cut style, juice loss tolerance, broken piece tolerance, packing format and private label requirements can be confirmed before quotation.
Product close-up helps confirm cherry tomato form, frozen condition, color and cut appearance before bulk quotation.
Available Cherry Tomato Forms and Cut Options
Different buyers use frozen cherry tomatoes for sauces, roasting, ready meals, pizza toppings, pasta, soups, frozen retail packs and private label programs. We confirm the practical form, size range, Brix, packing and quality tolerance before quotation.
Half-cut product view helps sauce, pasta, pizza and ready meal buyers check cut quality and frozen separation.
Frozen tomato cut evidence supports HORECA and ready meal specification comparison.
Finished product image helps retail and private label teams review visual grade and package positioning.
| Product Form | Suggested Specification | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Cherry Tomatoes | 10-25 mm, 20-30 mm, 25 mm+ or customized | Roasting, HORECA, premium ready meals, retail packs |
| Cherry Tomato Halves | Half cut, size sorted by raw material | Sauces, pasta, pizza topping, ready meals, foodservice |
| Sliced Cherry Tomatoes | 5-8 mm thickness or customized | Pizza, sandwiches, prepared meals, HORECA |
| Diced Tomatoes | 10x10 mm, 12x12 mm, 15x15 mm or customized | Sauces, soups, ready meals, industrial processing |
| Cherry Tomato Wedges | 1/4, 1/6 or customized | Roasting, meal kits, premium frozen meals |
| Customized Cuts | As per buyer requirement | Private label, central kitchen, formula development |
Whole and half-cut cherry tomatoes work better for visual presentation, while diced and sliced formats are more practical for sauce, pizza, soup and industrial processing. We confirm the final form according to the buyer's cooking method, texture requirement and cost structure.
Cherry Tomato Size, Color and Raw Material Options
For frozen cherry tomatoes, raw material color, maturity and size directly affect final appearance, juice release and application performance. These points should be confirmed before quotation.
| Control Item | Common Option | Buyer Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Size Range | 10-25 mm, 20-30 mm, 25 mm+ or customized | Visual appearance, cutting yield, packing cost |
| Color | Red, yellow, mixed color if available | Retail positioning, formula appearance, sauce color |
| Cut Style | Whole, half, sliced, diced, wedge | Application and cooking method |
| Brix | Discussed by raw material and crop batch | Sweetness and sauce performance |
| Skin Condition | Whole skin or cut surface exposed | Texture, appearance and cooking performance |
| Organic Option | If available by crop and certificate | Premium retail and organic food channels |
Raw material image evidence supports discussion of color, size, maturity and final IQF processing suitability.
Core B2B Specifications
A clear commercial specification helps your purchasing team compare samples, confirm documents, organize private label packing and repeat the same order standard. Final limits should follow buyer specification, destination market and order agreement.
| Product Name | IQF Frozen Cherry Tomatoes / IQF Cherry Tomato Halves |
| Market Terms | IQF Cherry Tomatoes, Frozen Cherry Tomatoes, Frozen Cherry Tomato Halves, IQF Cherry Tomato Halves |
| Raw Material | Selected fresh cherry tomatoes |
| Product Type | IQF frozen, not canned, not semi-dried |
| Processing Method | Sorting, washing, trimming if required, cutting into halves or other forms, draining, IQF freezing, sorting, metal detection and packing |
| Freezing Type | IQF, individually quick frozen |
| Available Forms | Whole, halves, sliced, diced, wedges or customized |
| Common Size | 10-25 mm, 20-30 mm, 25 mm+ or customized |
| Cut Style | Whole, 1/2 cut, sliced, diced or customized |
| Color | Natural red, yellow or customized according to raw material |
| Brix | Discussed according to raw material season and buyer requirement |
| Texture | Typical cherry tomato texture after cooking; used for sauces, roasting and ready meals |
| Flavor and Odor | Typical cherry tomato flavor, free from off-odor |
| Additives | No artificial colors, no preservatives unless requested and agreed |
| Defect Control | Over-ripe fruit, under-ripe fruit, broken pieces, skin cracking, dark spots, foreign matter and excessive juice loss controlled by agreed specification |
| Foreign Material | No visible foreign matter; metal detection before shipment |
| Packaging | 1x10 kg/ctn, 20x500 g/ctn, 10x1 kg/ctn, 3x4 kg/ctn, 5 kg bag, 10 kg bag or customized |
| Bulk Pack | 10 kg/carton, 20 lb/carton, 40 lb/carton or customized |
| MOQ | 1x20'RF recommended; mixed container loading can be discussed by product availability and loading plan |
| Loading Capacity | Approx. 10-12 MT / 20'RF; 18-25 MT / 40'RF depending on package and pallet requirement |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under -18°C or below |
| Storage | Keep frozen at -18°C or below |
| Crop Season | Main crop season around September to November; frozen stock planning available based on production |
| Origin | Shandong or according to production origin |
| Lead Time | Usually 15-21 days after order confirmation and deposit, subject to production schedule |
| Delivery | Reefer container by sea |
| Loading Port | Qingdao, Xiamen, Dalian or according to production origin |
| Certificates | HACCP, ISO, BRC, HALAL, KOSHER and FDA registration support according to factory availability |
| Documents | Specification sheet, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and loading photos upon request |
Common Buyer Risks and Our Quality Control Points
For IQF frozen cherry tomatoes, purchasing teams usually care about size consistency, cutting quality, skin cracking, over-ripe fruit, under-ripe fruit, juice loss, clumping, Brix, color stability, packing accuracy and cold-chain stability. We control these points before production, during processing and before shipment.
| Buyer Concern | Product or Order Risk | GreenLand-food Control | Buyer Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrong tomato form | The product cannot match sauce, roasting, retail or ready meal use. | We confirm whole, halves, sliced, diced or wedges before production. | The order follows a clear application-matched form. |
| Uneven size | Visual grade, cutting yield and packing cost may shift. | We sort raw material by size range and buyer specification. | Sample and bulk order are easier to compare. |
| Excessive broken halves | Retail and topping applications may lose visual value. | We control cutting, handling, freezing and final inspection. | Broken piece tolerance is checked before packing. |
| Skin cracking | Texture and appearance may become unstable after processing. | We select suitable maturity and control handling, freezing and storage. | Skin condition is controlled by agreed specification. |
| Over-ripe or under-ripe fruit | Color, Brix, texture and juice release may become inconsistent. | We sort raw material before washing and cutting. | More stable appearance and application performance. |
| Excessive juice loss | Cut products may lose yield and create packing problems. | We confirm maturity, cut style, draining, freezing and packing method. | Juice loss tolerance can be discussed before sampling. |
| Poor color | Sauce, retail and topping products may not meet market expectation. | We select proper raw material and control cold-chain storage. | Color range is confirmed with product photos or samples. |
| Clumping or surface ice | Bulk cartons are difficult to portion or repack. | We control draining, IQF freezing, handling and frozen storage temperature. | Free-flowing condition supports foodservice and processing use. |
| Wrong retail label or carton mark | Private label shipment may face receiving or clearance problems. | We review artwork, barcode, net weight and carton mark before packing. | Packing and documents match the confirmed order. |
| Microbiological and foreign material risk | Buyer QA files may require batch evidence. | We prepare hygienic processing records, COA support and metal detection. | QA review and traceability files are easier to organize. |
| Shipment temperature fluctuation | Thawing and refreezing may damage frozen condition. | We coordinate pre-cooled reefer loading, product photos and loading photo records when requested. | Cold-chain delivery is documented by order needs. |
How We Process IQF Frozen Cherry Tomatoes
We select cherry tomatoes by maturity, size, color, firmness and defect level.
We remove over-ripe, under-ripe, damaged, cracked or unsuitable fruits.
We wash cherry tomatoes to reduce soil, field impurities and surface residues according to market requirements.
We keep tomatoes whole or cut into halves, slices, dices or wedges by buyer specification.
We drain surface water and pre-cool the product before freezing to support better IQF performance.
Each cherry tomato is individually quick frozen to reduce clumping and support portion control.
We check size, color, cut quality, broken pieces, cracked skins, foreign matter, clumps and appearance.
We pass product through metal detection before bulk, foodservice or retail packing.
We store at -18°C or below and ship by reefer container.
Blanching, cooking, semi-drying, seasoning or special packing methods should only be written into the order when the actual confirmed process supports them.
Production line evidence explains how GreenLand-food prepares IQF frozen tomato products for export orders.
Quality Standards for Export Orders
Final microbiological limits, pesticide residue requirements, heavy metal limits, size tolerance, Brix, skin cracking tolerance, broken piece tolerance and juice loss tolerance are confirmed according to buyer specification and destination market requirements.
| Control Item | Suggested Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clean whole or cut cherry tomatoes, typical shape, no serious defects |
| Color | Natural red, yellow or agreed color; serious discoloration controlled |
| Odor and Flavor | Typical cherry tomato flavor, free from off-odor |
| Size | According to agreed specification |
| Cut Quality | Halves, slices, dices or wedges according to buyer requirement |
| Broken Pieces | Controlled according to buyer tolerance |
| Skin Cracking | Controlled according to agreed specification |
| Over-ripe / Under-ripe Fruits | Controlled by raw material sorting |
| Dark Spots | Controlled according to agreed specification |
| Juice Loss | Controlled according to cut style and buyer tolerance |
| Foreign Material | No visible foreign matter; metal detection before packing |
| Clumps | Not seriously clumped; free-flowing condition checked by order needs |
| Brix | Discussed according to buyer requirement and raw material season |
| Pesticide Residue | According to destination market or customer standard |
| Heavy Metals | According to destination market or customer standard |
| Microbiological Item | Reference Limit |
|---|---|
| TPC | ≤ 100,000 cfu/g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 1,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Yeast and Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 25 g |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Negative / 25 g |
Bulk, Foodservice and Retail Packaging Options
We prepare bulk cartons, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packing according to net weight, inner bag, carton strength, label language, barcode, carton marks and destination market requirements.
| Packing Type | Common Format | Target Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Pack | 1x10 kg/ctn, 5 kg bag, 10 kg bag | Importers, distributors, food factories, repackers |
| Foodservice Pack | 3x4 kg/ctn, 4x2.5 kg/ctn, 5 kg bag | HORECA, restaurants, central kitchens |
| Retail Pack | 400 g, 500 g, 1 kg retail bag | Supermarkets and frozen vegetable brands |
| Private Label | Printed retail bag plus master carton | OEM buyers and retail brands |
| Mixed Container | IQF cherry tomatoes with other frozen vegetables or fruits | New SKU testing and container planning |
Application Scenarios
We discuss the product by channel because whole, half-cut, sliced and diced formats serve different processing needs. Each application may require different size range, Brix, juice loss tolerance, broken piece tolerance, packing format and documents.
Foodservice packs, portion control and free-flowing condition help repeated kitchen operation.
Brix, color, juice release and cut format are key quotation points.
Slice thickness, half-cut shape, color and broken piece tolerance affect topping appearance.
We confirm size, cut style, texture after heating, packing and batch documents before production.
Whole or half-cut formats can be matched with other frozen vegetables for mixed SKU planning.
Visual grade, retail bag design, barcode and carton marks should be confirmed before packing.
Diced or sliced tomato formats help sauce, soup and prepared food processors control yield and formula use.
Bulk packing, carton strength, mixed container plan and document package help distribution buyers manage SKUs.
Cold Chain and Container Loading
IQF frozen cherry tomatoes should be stored and transported at -18°C or below. Before loading, we can prepare carton mark confirmation, product photos, loading photos and container temperature checks according to buyer requirement.
| Logistics Item | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -18°C or below |
| Shipping Method | Reefer container by sea |
| 20'RF Loading | Approx. 10-12 MT depending on packing and pallet requirement |
| 40'RF Loading | Approx. 18-25 MT depending on packing and pallet requirement |
| Mixed Loading | Available according to SKU, MOQ and production plan |
| Loading Proof | Product photos, carton photos and loading photos available upon request |
| Documents | Packing list, commercial invoice, COA, certificate of origin and health certificate |
Why Global Buyers Work with GreenLand-food
We help confirm whole cherry tomatoes, halves, slices, dices or wedges according to final application.
We focus on size sorting, color, maturity, cut quality, broken piece control, clumping control and frozen storage stability.
Bulk cartons, foodservice packs, retail bags and private label packaging can be arranged by order plan.
We confirm whether the product is for sauce, pasta, pizza topping, ready meals, roasting, retail packs or industrial processing before production.
We provide specification sheet, COA, packing list, invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate and loading photos according to order needs.
We confirm product form, size, Brix, cut style, packaging, destination market, labeling and document requirements before order execution.
Factory and product evidence helps buyers understand supply capability and specification confirmation before order execution.
Certificates and Export Documents Available
For IQF cherry tomato export orders, we coordinate factory certificates and order-related export documents according to market requirements, factory availability and order agreement.
Before shipment, we can provide product photos, carton marks, loading photos and document confirmation to reduce communication risk and improve import clearance file preparation.
Certificate and market evidence explains how GreenLand-food prepares export support for different buyer files.
FAQ for IQF Frozen Cherry Tomatoes
Yes. IQF frozen cherry tomatoes are frozen products stored at -18°C or below. They are different from canned tomatoes, semi-dried tomatoes or tomato paste.
Can you supply whole and half-cut cherry tomatoes?Yes. We can supply whole cherry tomatoes, cherry tomato halves, sliced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, wedges or customized cuts according to buyer requirement.
What sizes are available?Common options include 10-25 mm, 20-30 mm, 25 mm+ or customized size ranges depending on raw material and buyer specification.
Can you control Brix?Brix can be discussed according to raw material season, variety and buyer requirement. We can coordinate Brix confirmation by crop batch and order agreement.
Are they blanched before freezing?IQF cherry tomatoes are usually sorted, washed, cut if required and IQF frozen. Blanching should only be confirmed if the buyer requires it and the actual process supports it.
How do you control broken halves and juice loss?We control maturity, raw material firmness, cutting, handling, freezing and packing according to the agreed specification.
Is the product IQF frozen?Yes. Each cherry tomato is individually quick frozen to help reduce clumping and support portion control.
What packaging can you supply?We can supply 1x10 kg/ctn, 5 kg bag, 10 kg bag, 3x4 kg/ctn, 4x2.5 kg/ctn, 400 g / 500 g / 1 kg retail bags and customized packaging.
Can you supply retail private label packaging?Yes. We review retail bags, master cartons, barcode, carton marks and private label artwork according to buyer requirements.
What is the shelf life?The typical shelf life is 24 months when stored at -18°C or below.
Can I mix IQF cherry tomatoes with other frozen fruits or vegetables in one container?Yes. Mixed container loading can be discussed depending on product availability, MOQ and final loading plan.
What documents can you provide?We can provide specification sheet, COA, packing list, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, health certificate, loading photos and other documents according to destination market requirements.
What information should I provide for quotation?Please provide product form, size range, Brix requirement, packaging, quantity, destination port, certification requirements and private label needs.
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