SUNPIKT’s mission is to provide all possible support services to it’s suppliers and customers in terms of knowledge transfer and market intervention by way of establishing a network of trade partners around the world.
AGRI EXPORTS
Our active involvement in the fresh produce industry since 1993, from the time exports started from India, has facilitated the establishment of effective backward and forward linkages in the fresh produce market, under the brand name SUNPIKT. Close association with some of the finest and most reliable growers and exporters in the industry helps us to achieve CONSISTENCY in supply of good QUALITY produce all through the season.
Quality is maintained at every level in the value chain, right from the different stages of production to harvesting, pre-cooling, packing and transportation, so as to ensure that the produce meets target market requirements.
Through an effective communication system, customers in different countries are constantly updated on production forecasts and supply schedules through weekly reports for smooth onward produce marketing and distribution.
Presently, we serve fruit importers in Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia and the South East Asian markets. We strive to associate with the BEST in the trade, to deliver the BEST we have.
GRAPES
The main varieties of grapes grown in India for exports are:
White Seedless
Thompson – available from end January to mid-April
Sonaka – available from February to March
Black Seedless
Sharad – available from January to March
Jumbo – available from January to March
Grapes are packed in open bags in 4.5kg/ 8.2kg/ 9kg box and in 10x500g clamshells or open punnets.
POMEGRANATES
The main variety of pomegranate grown in India is the Bhagwa, with deep red arils that have a sweet taste.
Bhagwa – available from June to August and November to March
Backward Linkage
We work with very dedicated exporters having growers with GLOBALGAP certified farms. This ensures 100% compliance to QUALITY specs & Pesticide MRL’s
QUALITY Specifications
Berry size, Brix, Weight, Pesticide MRL’s & produce temperature are strictly monitored by well trained QC staff in the pack house. Extra care is taken to pick & pack the best QUALITY fruit for all our customers
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The horticulture industry in India is faced with several challenges and we continuously strive to identify global solutions to make Indian horticulture more productive and competitive. Our emphasis is on introducing innovative technologies to the farmer’s doorstep and helping them adapt these technologies to suit local conditions. A recent development being the sourcing of Plastic Covers and Anti-Hail Nets from Spain for fruit cultivation in India.
PLASTIC COVERS
Effects of global warming have become more pronounced in the past few years which is evident through the erratic weather conditions experienced each year. Untimely rains and hailstorms have resulted in humungous damage to horticultural crops like grapes, pomegranates, mango, banana, citrus and vegetables every year.
Innovative technologies like use of plastic covers that facilitate protective cultivation against adverse weather conditions have proved immensely successful in countries like Spain & Italy and are now spreading the world over.
Plastic covers used in these type of applications allow for better overall light transmission and light diffusion resulting in increased photosynthesis that leads to early development and higher production.
ANTI-HAIL NETS
Anti-hail nets are very effectively used in horticulture to protect the crops from hail storms. These nets are particularly used in areas that are prone to hail storms. Once installed, the nets can remain in the fields for up to five years. Being made up of mono-filament poly-ethylene, the nets have very good strength and durability.
Anti-hail nets are available in different mesh sizes to allow varying degrees of sunlight to pass through, thus facilitating better crop growth.
CONSULTANCY
We are a leading provider of consultancy services on Post-Harvest Management and Quality Assurance.
POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT
Our long standing in-house experience in post-harvest technology and management sets us apart from the rest. We provide expertise in setting up state-of-the-art post harvest infrastructure facilities which include pack houses, pre-cooling and cold storages that can meet international standards. We also provide advisory services in post-harvest handling, cooling and packing of fruits and vegetables to the fresh produce industry.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
QUALITY is the product of consistent hard work and we try to achieve just that. We provide Quality Control and Inspection services to the fresh produce industry at the pack house level. The inspections are carried out on the basis of the evaluation standards laid down by the exporters as well as the importers in the markets to which the produce is destined. This is based on sound knowledge and experience in the fresh produce business in aspects of production, post harvest handling and marketing.