Quality Inspection of Fresh Herbs for Export from Israel

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1 Quality Inspection of Fresh Herbs for Export from Israel Plant Protection and Inspection Services (PPIS) ITC, SLOVAKIA, June 2007 Presented by: Motty Hillel Edited by: Brett Hickson

2 Contents: I. Regarding fresh herbs II. Israeli export data III. Common fresh herb species IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs VI. Example of Israeli quality standard for chives VII. Quality inspection procedure 2

3 I. Regarding fresh herbs Herbs can be decorative, cosmetic, aromatic, medicinal and culinary. The term fresh herbs is generally used to define those used to flavor our food and beverages. These culinary herbs are used fresh rather than dried. The flavor of fresh herbs has far more zest than dried. Some herbs do not retain their flavor when dried and must be used fresh. Fresh herbs Dried herbs 3

4 II. Israeli export data Export of fresh herbs from Israel per year Tons Year 4

5 ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY U.S.A. HOLLAND ITALY BELGIUM OTHERS Tons II. Israeli export data Export of fresh herbs from Israel Countries 5

6 BASIL CHIVES ROCOLLA MINT CORIANDER ROSEMARY F.TARRAGON THYME F.PARSELY DILL SAGE C.PARSELY OTHERS Tons II. Israeli export data Varieties of fresh herbs from Israel for export Varieties 6

7 III. Common Fresh Herb Species 7

8 Botanic name Common name Botanic name Common name 8

9 Sweet Basil III. Common Fresh Herb Species Chives Roccola Tarragon 9

10 III. Common Fresh Herb Species Sage Mint Rosemary Thyme 10

11 III. Common Fresh Herb Species Curly Parsley Flat Parsley Coriander Dill 11

12 III. Common Fresh Herb Species Marjoram Chervill Savory Oregano 12

13 III. Common Fresh Herb Species Lemongrass Sorrel Melissa Rocket 13

14 III. Common Fresh Herb Species Lovage Lavender Baby herbs 14

15 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Preparing the field for planting of cuttings 15

16 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Greenhouse 16

17 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Greenhouse 17

18 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Open field 18

19 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Open field 19

20 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Harvesting chives 20

21 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Harvesting baby herbs 21

22 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Harvesting cycles: Species Time from planting to harvesting Harvesting cycles Replanting the field Basil days 3-4 After each cycle Chives days 7 Once a year Mint days 7-9 Once in 2 years 22

23 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Herbs packing house 23

24 IV. Growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh herbs Packing of herbs 24

25 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Appearance: withering, burns, bruising, blackening, yellowing, low cut, wetness, foreign matter, foreign smell, pesticide residues, clean cut, uneven colour, light colour Stems: woody, thickness, inflorescence, new growth, tipping, broken leaves and stems, lack of leaves, leaf drop Packaging: uniformity, incorrect labeling, defective packaging, incorrect sizing, under-weight, temperature 25

26 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Pests and pest damage: miner fly, white fly, snails, moth and other pests, thrips damage, nibbling Diseases: botrytis, mildew, rust, decay and other diseases 26

27 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Blackening 27

28 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Yellowing 28

29 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Wetness 29

30 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Nibbling Mildew Nibbling/Mildew 30

31 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Decay 31

32 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Disease 32

33 V. Quality parameters of fresh herbs Pests in fresh herbs Moth caterpillar Miner fly White fly Snails 33

34 VI. Example of Israeli quality standard for chives 34

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50 VII. Quality inspection procedure Safe-guarding the cold chain 50

51 Storage temperature 51

52 Good Agricultural Practices (GAP s) 52

53 Invoice check list 2% sample size 53

54 Marking Inspector sticker 54

55 Present sample for inspection 55

56 Necessary instruments 56

57 Temperature Check 57

58 General Appearance 58

59 Specific Quality Parameters - Length Incorrect sizing 59

60 Quality Brochure Colour Chart 60

61 Illuminated magnifying-glass 61

62 Rejection Bigger sample taken for rejection 62 6%

63 Recording Results and Rejections Means for Communication 63

64 Internet site 64

65 Quality Inspection Menu 65

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68 Quality Inspection 68

69 Quality Inspection 69

70 Quality Inspection 70

71 REJECTION REPORT 71

72 Rejection Certificate 72

73 Old layout-sorting procedure 73

74 New layout-sorting procedure 74

75 New layout-sorting procedure 75

76 New layout-sorting procedure 76

77 Final allocation Transport by air: about 92% of total produce Transport by sea: about 8% of total produce 77

78 Final allocation Transport by sea: On-going research Shelf-life inspections Post-harvest treatment Controlled air temperature Perforated packaging Not all species meet requirements Some species meet the requirements only part of the year 78

79 Thank you for your attention! 79

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