MC Sarıkaya Gıda sources tomato varieties supplied year-round through greenhouse production from various production regions across Turkey, puts it through quality control, and supplies it to domestic and export markets. You can check the harvest calendar below for current supply availability.
Tomato is sourced from various growing regions across Turkey, particularly Antalya, Mersin, Muğla, Bursa, Tokat, Çanakkale; drawing on multiple regions helps keep supply steady and quality consistent throughout the season.
The tomato is a plant of South American origin; it reached Anatolia in the 18th century, entered Ottoman cuisine in the 19th century, and today Turkey is among the world's leading tomato producers.
Product Overview
Sizes & Calibers
| Diameter (mm) | Range |
|---|---|
| 47-57 mm | Small-medium caliber |
| 57-67 mm | Medium caliber, most requested band |
| 67-82 mm | Large caliber |
| 82-102 mm | Extra-large caliber |
Packaging Options
- Truss/Pink tomato: 5/6 kg perforated washable plastic crateVentilated, palletized shipping
- Cherry tomato: 250/500 g clear clamshell6-12 clamshells per carton
- General vegetable carton 40×30×14 cm1 layer, 6-7 kg, 120 boxes on a 100×120 cm pallet
- General vegetable carton 40×30×18 cm2 layers, 6-7 kg, 100 boxes on a 100×120 cm pallet
- General vegetable carton 40×30×24 cm3 layers, 9-10 kg, 70 boxes on a 100×120 cm pallet
Featured Varieties
A medium-to-large, red-colored variety harvested and marketed still attached to its truss. Being sold on the vine reinforces the perception of freshness, making it a favorite for salads and everyday table use.
A small, round variety with an intensely sweet aroma. Its high sugar content makes it well suited to raw snacking, salads, and garnishes; it is typically marketed in clear punnets.
A light pink-red variety known for its thin skin and low acidity. Its soft texture and mildly sweet flavor make it especially popular for raw eating and thinly sliced salads.
A large, flattened-round, low-seed variety group known for its meaty texture. Because it holds its shape when sliced, it is preferred for burgers, sandwiches, and salad slicing.
Growing & Harvest
In Antalya and Mersin, tomatoes are grown mostly under glass or plastic cover, trained upward on string trellises; plants are pruned and tied at intervals to support this vertical growth. Covered production lets growers control temperature and humidity, which extends the harvest window, while open-field plots come into play especially during the hot summer months. Bursa (especially Karacabey and Mustafakemalpaşa), Tokat, and Çanakkale are major open-field centers for both processing and table tomato production. Harvest is done by hand in stages as fruit reaches the right ripeness, which allows several pickings from the same truss over time.
Uses & Applications
Tomato is a staple vegetable that appears in almost every Turkish dish; it is eaten raw in salads, cooked in stews, and processed into paste and sauce. Export markets favor the truss presentation for its fresh appearance, while cherry tomatoes are seen as a snacking and garnish item and pink tomatoes, thanks to their low acidity, are prized for raw eating. Maintaining the cold chain after harvest is key to keeping fruit quality over longer periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MC Sarıkaya Gıda export tomato?
Yes, MC Sarıkaya Gıda supplies tomato varieties supplied year-round through greenhouse production to both domestic and export markets. You can check our seasonal calendar page for the current harvest period, or contact us directly.
What packaging is used to ship Tomato?
Shipments of Tomato typically use Truss/Pink tomato: 5/6 kg perforated washable plastic crate or Cherry tomato: 250/500 g clear clamshell, in line with standard industry practice; alternative packaging options can be arranged upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity for Tomato?
For road shipments, orders start from one pallet per product within a mixed load; sea shipments are planned on a full 40' reefer container basis. Send us your product, target country and delivery date for an exact quantity and quote.
What is the shelf life and storage requirement for Tomato?
Tomato is sensitive to chilling injury; storing it at very low temperatures can damage the product, so it should be transported at a cool but moderate temperature with balanced humidity.
How is Tomato sorted and quality-checked before shipment?
Before shipment, products are checked for size, color, and ripeness; anything below standard is sorted out, so only export-quality batches are shipped.
