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Cavendish Premium

Single Origin · Vietnam · Global Market · VNT-BAN-GM-001

CavendishPremiumGrade A

Class A/B · Packed at source · Global protocol compliant · Export ready

Cavendish banana at Vietnam plantation
Provenance

Where the River
shapes the soil

Cultivated across the fertile river basins of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, where equatorial sun and mineral-rich floodwater produce fruit of exceptional sweetness and structural integrity. Every bunch departs within 36 hours of harvest.

Vanture Verified Supply Chain
Technical Specification — Global Market

A standard of
uncompromising
precision

Product
Fresh Banana — Class A
Cavendish variety · Premium export grade · Ref VNT-BAN-GM-001
Variety
Cavendish
Class A/B · Premium export grade · Global market protocol
Fruit Age
≤ 11 weeks
5 leaves at harvest per tree · optimal maturity for transit
Calibre
36–47 mm
May–Sep: 36–45 mm · Oct–Apr: 36–47 mm · measured at midpoint of finger
Length
≥ 160–180 mm
4H/5H: ≥ 180 mm · 6H: ≥ 170 mm · 8H/9H: ≥ 160 mm · per cluster size
Hands / Box
4H · 5H · 6H · 8H · 9H
12 fingers per hand · hand weight 1.2–4.0 kg depending on grade
Pack Weight
13.4 kg nett / 14.7 kg gross
PB16 polybag · PE foam padding (8×18 in) · corrugated fiberboard box
Cold Chain
13–14 °C storage
Never below 12°C · 70–85% RH in perforated bags · vacuum-sealed option available
Pallet
110 × 110 × 15 cm
6 boxes per layer · max 9 layers in warehouse · max 11 layers on truck · plastic or wood
Quality
Class A/B defect tolerance
≤ 3 defective fingers/hand (A) · ≤ 5 (B) · scar length ≤ 1.5 cm · no fresh abrasion into flesh
Handling
FIFO dispatch
Wall clearance ≥ 40 cm · ceiling ≥ 50 cm · lot separation ≥ 60 cm · lot ID tags required
Certification
Global Protocol Compliant
Phytosanitary certified · third-party inspection available (SGS / Bureau Veritas)
Quality Protocol
01

Bunch Inspection & Sorting

Each banana bunch is inspected and sorted by external appearance and caliber size. Fruit diameter must measure 36–47 mm (seasonal). Non-conforming bunches are separated before processing.

02

Hand Trimming Protocol

Class A: max 2 fingers trimmed per hand, only 1 on outer face. Class B: max 3 fingers, max 2 per face. Trimming must never create a gap visible through both sides of the hand.

03

Defect Tolerance — Class A

≤ 3 defective fingers per hand, each with only 1 defect. Defects on inner face only; max 2 on outer. Scar length ≤ 1.5 cm, area ≤ 0.75 cm². No fresh abrasion into fruit flesh.

04

Defect Tolerance — Class B

≤ 5 defective fingers per hand, each with only 1 defect. Old scar < 4 marks, not concentrated on one finger. Scar length < 1.5 cm, area < 0.75 cm². No deep bruising into flesh.

05

Cold Chain & Packing

Stored at 13–14°C (never below 12°C), 70–85% RH in perforated bags. Packed in PB16 polybag-lined boxes with PE foam padding. Pallet: 110×110 cm, max 9 layers in warehouse.

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Vanture Supplier Score

Exporter scored quarterly on 12 weighted parameters including fill rate, defect rate, documentation accuracy and cold-chain compliance. Published on platform.

GRADING
The Grading Protocol

Every finger,measured.Every hand,classified.

Our grading protocol follows global market standards with zero compromise. Each hand is individually inspected against 12 measurable parameters before classification as Class A or Class B.

Workers harvesting banana bunches at plantation
From Field to Facility
Selective harvest at peak maturity
Five-Stage Inspection
01

Harvest Assessment

Fruit age verified at ≤ 11 weeks. Five-leaf canopy confirmed per tree. Only bunches meeting calibre window proceed.

02

Bunch Sorting

External appearance scored. Diameter measured at finger midpoint: 36–47 mm seasonal range. Non-conforming bunches separated.

03

Hand Classification

Each hand individually graded Class A or B. Finger count, defect position, scar dimensions recorded against protocol.

04

Cluster Inspection

Crown area examined for latex residue, scarring, bruise marks. CL Class A/B tolerances applied per cluster.

05

Final Certification

Lot tagged, cold chain initiated at 13–14°C. FIFO dispatch protocol. Third-party verification available via SGS or Bureau Veritas.

Banana bunches in post-harvest washing tank at packing facility
Post-Harvest Processing
Washing & preparation line
Premium Cavendish banana cluster detail, Class A export grade
Class A · Hand Inspection
Premium grade, verified to millimetre precision
A
Class A — Premium Grade

The benchmark
of perfection

Class A represents the highest echelon of export-grade Cavendish. Tolerances are measured in millimetres. Defects are counted to the individual finger. Only hands meeting every parameter earn this designation.

A
Premium Classification
Meets global market protocol VNT-BAN-GM-001 for premium retail distribution
Trimmed Fingers
≤ 2per hand
Max 1 on outer face
Defective Fingers
≤ 3per hand
Each with only 1 defect
Scar Length
≤ 1.5cm
Per individual defect
Scar Area
≤ 0.75cm²
No deep flesh penetration
Outer Face Defects
≤ 2max
Inner face only preferred
Fresh Abrasion
0tolerance
Zero penetration into flesh
Banana cluster macro closeup, Class B commercial grade
Class B · Cluster Profile
Commercial grade, individually catalogued
B
Class B — Commercial Grade

Exacting, yet
accommodating

Class B permits slightly wider tolerances while maintaining the structural and aesthetic integrity required for global market distribution. Every defect is still individually catalogued and measured.

Trimmed Fingers
≤ 3per hand
Max 2 per face
Defective Fingers
≤ 5per hand
Each with only 1 defect
Old Scars
< 4marks
Not concentrated on one finger
Scar Length
< 1.5cm
Per individual defect
Scar Area
< 0.75cm²
No deep bruising into flesh
Gap Visibility
Nonethrough hand
Trim must not create gap
Cluster-Level Inspection

The crown tells
everything

CL Class A cluster inspection — crown detail
CL Class A · Crown Detail
A
Cluster Grade

CL Class A

Dried latex ≤ 4 spots, each ≤ 4 mm diameter
Old scars ≤ 2, each ≤ 1.5 cm length
No old bruise permitted on crown
B
Cluster Grade

CL Class B

Dried latex ≤ 6 spots, each ≤ 6 mm diameter
Old scars ≤ 3, each ≤ 2.0 cm length
Old bruise ≤ 1 spot, ≤ 1 cm² area
CL Class B cluster inspection — crown detail
CL Class B · Crown Detail
Zero Tolerance

What we
never accept

Any hand or cluster exhibiting the following conditions is immediately separated from the export line. There is no reclassification pathway.

Fresh abrasion penetrating fruit flesh
Trimming that creates visible gap through both sides
More than 2 trimmed fingers on outer face (Class A)
Concentrated scars on single finger exceeding limits
Deep bruising or puncture wounds
Chemical burn or sunburn damage
Calibre Check
Dial calliper verification
Calibre Check
Processing Line
Continuous flow inspection
Processing Line
Sorted Output
Graded & arranged per class
Sorted Output
Crate Sorting
Overhead classification view
Crate Sorting
Rack Staging
Pre-pack arrangement
Rack Staging
Box Packing
Foam-cushioned carton fill
Box Packing
Export Ready
Sealed cold chain carton
Export Ready

The Vanture Standard

Twelve parameters.Two classifications.One standard.

VNT-BAN-GM-001 · Global Market Protocol

Gallery
Extreme close-up of premium Cavendish banana cluster
Cluster Detail
01
Dial calliper measuring banana finger calibre at facility
Calibre Measurement
02
Green banana hands arranged on dark grading surface
Sorted Hands
03
Worker holding inspected banana cluster at packing facility
Hand Inspection
04
Sorted banana clusters in crate ready for packing
Crate Packing
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ORIGIN
By the Numbers

Vietnam's premium
Cavendish for the
Global Market

Class A/B export-grade Cavendish banana, packed to global market protocol. Available in 4H, 5H, 6H, 8H and 9H configurations with 12 fingers per hand, PE foam cushioning and PB16 polybag lining. FIFO dispatch from climate-controlled warehousing.

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