Rows of ripe oranges on the branch in an Egyptian grove

Our Agricultural Approach

From seeding to shipping — one integrated process, controlled end to end.

We oversee every stage of the journey so that only flawless, responsibly grown produce reaches your port.

  1. Citrus orchard in Egypt

    Farming

    We control the farming operations from seeding to harvesting. We make periodic visits to the farms to test the crops, the land and their compliance with our quality standards, selecting only the best produce. Harvesting is carried out by teams of qualified personnel trained to cut top-quality fruit accurately.

  2. Sorting citrus on the line

    Sorting

    After harvesting, the crops are sorted first: we cut away extra branches and leaves and remove any defective fruits and vegetables. This separates visible defects before the produce moves to our accurate, automated grading technology.

  3. Fresh citrus being washed

    Washing

    Washing is a mandatory step to retain freshness and purity. Our washing machine removes any chemical or dirt residue, sterilizes the produce and kills common bacteria. A high-pressure water pump and a special scrubbing device send impurities to a drain at the base, ensuring clean products.

  4. Automated calibration and grading line

    Grading

    We use the latest technology to grade our produce so only premium products continue. Graders weigh and size each fruit to the client's needs. An optic system of high-quality colour cameras scans each surface and sorts by colour, size, diameter and external defects. Finally, a Near-Infrared system penetrates the fruit to analyse its internal chemical properties — quality from the outside and the inside.

  5. Glossy, freshly waxed oranges

    Waxing

    Fruit waxing coats the fruit with an edible layer that is invisible, colourless, odourless, tasteless and safe to consume. It extends shelf life, adds a bright shine, protects against post-harvest damage and guards against disease.

  6. Packing fresh oranges into United Horus branded cartons

    Packaging & Shipping

    Fresh produce is sensitive to external factors in transit, so we pre-cool our products before shipment for optimal post-harvest life and retained quality. We use high-quality, environmentally friendly, durable packaging that protects against contamination, damage and moisture loss. With the best logistics partners, we guarantee timely, safe shipping to any country in the world.

Cold-chain export, end to end

Every order is graded, branded and palletized in-house, held in temperature-controlled cold storage, and loaded into refrigerated (reefer) containers — so our fruit leaves the facility and reaches your port in peak condition.

Temperature-controlled cold storage
Temperature-controlled cold storage
Reefer container loading for export
Reefer container loading for export

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