Produce Specifications

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1 OTHER NAMES : Lettuce Lettuce Cos Baby Leaves dark green colour, with light greenish on the heart leaves With fresh bright outer and inner leaves, slightly crinkly and undulating leaves, firm wide white or light green midribs; compact heads; outer No marks, brownish spots or bleached areas; cleanly trimmed at base; soil traces allowable on outer leaves only; no foreign matter in bag; no excess moisture that stains the bag. Firm, crisp, crunchy leaves; that yield slight to moderate pressure. Not soft or spongy. Mild flavour free from off odours or tastes Heart/oval shape leaves Length: 100mm to 160mm. weight not less than 130 grams. 20% size variation within crate With compact hearts, crisp erect leaves, no evidence of stem elongation > 60mm at centre of lettuce (bolting) Should be largely free of all large insects such as caterpillars, slugs, snails, aphids, ladybirds Should be largely free of all rots and moulds, bolting, crushing, dehydration/wilting, enlarged veins, leaf spot, Stunted or yellow appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (viral infection) Unhealed cuts, holes larger than 1sq cm, crushed areas, or evidence of major chewing or impact damage from physical or pest damage to inner / heart leaves Soft wilted or yellow appearance ( dehydrated) With browning spotting or russeting of the inner leaves (ethylene damage) With browning of the leaf margin (tip burn) >3mm width on inner leaves Evidence of soft, water- soaked, discoloured areas (freezing injury) With bleached areas on inner leaves With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas < 5 sq com on outer leafs With fungal or bacterial rots ( e.g. bacterial or fungal leaf spot, bacterial soft rot, downy mildew, black spot, anthracnose, Sclerotinia rot, powdery mildew (lower leaves) With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO2) damage With browning on the leaf margins (tip burn) <5mm on outer leaves. <2 yellow, brown or dry outer leaves per lettuce base With discoloured water soaked leaves (freezing injury) with Bleached areas on inner leaves (sunburn Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 3 defects per item total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 15% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2% of consignment. Combined total not to exceed 15%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify organic body, grower, packer, address, contents, grade/class, sizing and minimum weight. Prepacked product to identify best before date (DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and retail pack. Best before not to exceed 8 days from day of packing while providing not less than 4 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date. Compliance with quarantine treatments (if required) for interstate consignment. Stacked to TI Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension. Pulp temp 0 5 degrees Celsius for receival. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard (AS 6000) and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer.

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3 GRADE : PHYSICAL LETTUCE Baby Cos Pre-pack Hearts Mid green wrapper leaves and pale yellowish/green heart leaves. Fresh, bright outer and inner leaves, slight crinkly and undulating leaves; firm wide white or light green midribs; compact heads; cleanly trimmed at base; soil traces allowable on outer leaves only, no foreign matter. 2 cos hearts per bag and 10 bags per carton. No excess moisture that stains the bag. Firm heads, that yield slightly to moderate pressure. Not soft or spongy. Crisp leaves with mild flavour. Free from foreign tastes or odours. Upright elongated heads, overlapping leaves. Uniform size within cartons Length of the lettuce should be 140mm 180mm, leaf span of no greater than 140mm. With compact hearts, crisp erect leaves, no evidence of stem elongation >60mm at centre of lettuce (bolting). Evidence of live insects or insect infestation (e.g. caterpillars, slugs, and snails). Evidence of fungal or bacterial rots, slime or decay. Evidence of dry fungal leaf spotting, downy mildew, black spot, Anthracnose, Sclerotinia rot. Stunted or yellow appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (viral infection) Unhealed cuts, holes, crushed areas, or evidence of chewing or impact damage from physical or pest damage to inner / heart leaves. Soft wilted or yellow appearance (dehydrated). With browning of the leaf margin (tip burn) >2mm width on inner leaves. Evidence of soft, water-soaked, discoloured areas (freezing injury). Sclerotinia rot). With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas < 5 sq cm on the outer leaves With browning on the leaf margins (tip burn) <5 mm on outer leaves. < 2 yellow, brown or dry outer leaves per lettuce base. With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO 2 damage). Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify Certification body, grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and Pre Packed Product to identify Best Before date on retail unit and outer pack. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 4 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date. Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0-5 C for Receival. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard (AS 6000) and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer.

4 OTHER NAMES : GRADE : LETTUCE Cos Various Romaine Mid-green leaves grading to pale green at the base; inner leaves pale yellowish green. With fresh, bright, outer and inner leaves; slightly crinkly and undulating leaves; firm, wide white or light green mid ribs; firm, compact heads; outer leaves loosely overlapping, not spreading; cleanly trimmed at base; soil traces allowable on outer leaves only; no foreign matter; Crisp leaves with fleshy mid ribs; moderately strong lettuce type flavour; no 'off' odours or tastes. With upright, elongated heads; spoon-shaped, loosely overlapping leaves. Height from base of stem >250 mm, heart >120mm diameter; weight > 600g unless otherwise approved due to seasonal variation; <20% size variation within box; as per Woolworths pre-ordered requirements. Crisp, erect leaves; no evidence of stem elongation >50mm at centre of lettuce (bolting). Sclerotinia rot). With stunted or yellowed appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (virus infection). With cuts, tears, bruises, holes or crushed areas in the inner leaves. With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO 2 damage). With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2mm width on the inner leaves. With discoloured, watersoaked leaves (freezing injury). With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas > 10 sq cm on the outer leaves. With >6 yellow, brown or dry outer leaves at lettuce base. With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >5 mm width on >2 of the outer leaves. With bleached areas > 5 sq cm on the outer leaves (sunburn). Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 15% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 15%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton. Lettuce butt must be washed / cleaned before packing. Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 1 8 o C. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard (AS 6000) and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer.

5 GRADE: Lettuce Oakleaf Green Leaves light green to mid green, lighter at the bases and centre. Open formed deeply lobed and well rounded leaves; stem may be cut cleanly (field grown); free from foreign matter. Tender, slightly soft leaves; slightly bitter lettuce flavour; free from foreign and off odours or tastes. Open formed, fluffy rosette. Height from base of stem > 100mm, span of main leaves > 250mm diameter, weight > 240g; Crisp, erect leaves; no evidence of stem elongation >40mm at centre of lettuce (bolting). With fungal or bacterial rots (eg bacterial or fungal leaf spot, bacterial soft rot, downy mildew, black spot, Anthracnose, Sclerotinia rot). With stunted or yellowed appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (virus infection). With cuts, tears, bruises, holes or crushed areas in the inner leaves. With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO2 damage). With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2mm width on the inner leaves. With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas > 5 sq cm on the outer leaves. With >6 yellow, brown or dry outer leaves at lettuce base. With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2 mm width on >2 of the outer leaves. With bleached areas > 5 sq cm on the outer leaves (sunburn). Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 3 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 15% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 18%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton not to exceed 4 days on delivery. Compliance with quarantine treatments (if required) for interstate consignment. Stacked to TI Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension. Pulp temp 2 8 degrees Celsius for receival. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard (AS 6000) and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer.

6 GRADE : LETTUCE Iceberg Various With mid-green outer leaves, pale green to whitish inner leaves and heart. With fresh, bright, outer and inner leaves; wide leaves with irregular, slightly crinkled edges; cleanly trimmed at base; soil traces allowable on outer leaves only; no foreign matter. Firm, compact heads; crisp leaves; fresh, mild lettuce flavour, not bitter or sour; no 'off' odours or tastes. Approximately round heads, spreading outer leaves. Heart diameter >140mm, heart weight >350g unless otherwise approved due to seasonal variation; as per Woolworths preordered requirements. With compact hearts; crisp leaves easily removed. Sclerotinia rot). With stunted or yellowed appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (virus infection). With cuts, tears, bruises, holes or crushed areas in the heart leaves. With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the heart leaves (CO 2 damage). With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2mm width on the heart leaves. With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas > 10 sq cm on the outer leaves. With >6 yellow, dry or very dark green and coarse outer leaves at lettuce base. With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2 mm width on >4 of the outer leaves. With bleached areas > 10 sq cm on the outer leaves (sunburn). Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify organic certification body, grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. Pre packed Product to identify Best before date (eg. B/b DD/MM/YY) on outer carton and retail unit.. Best before date not to exceed 10 days from date of packing while providing not less than 6 days clear shelf life prior to expiry date. Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 1 7 o C. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer. Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 24 May 2017

7 OTHER NAMES : Lettuce Oakleaf Red Leaves rich dark red to brownish red depending on season and variety, grading to mid green at the leaf bases and centre; not >20% green colour when viewed from above. Open formed deeply lobed and well rounded leaves; stem may be cut cleanly (field grown); free from foreign matter. Tender, slightly soft leaves; slightly bitter lettuce flavour; free from foreign and off odours or tastes. Open formed, fluffy rosette. Height from base of stem > 100mm, span of main leaves > 250mm diameter, weight > 240g; Crisp, erect leaves; no evidence of stem elongation >40mm at centre of lettuce (bolting). Sclerotinia rot). With stunted or yellowed appearance, yellow mottling or enlarged veins (virus infection). With cuts, tears, bruises, holes or crushed areas in the inner leaves. DISORDER With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO2 damage). With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2mm width on the inner leaves. With cuts, tears, holes or crushed areas > 5 sq cm on the outer leaves. With pinkish brown spotting or streaking of the midribs on the inner leaves (CO2 damage) With >6 yellow, brown or dry outer leaves at lettuce base. With browning of the leaf margins (tip burn) >2 mm width on >2 of the outer leaves. With bleached areas > 5 sq cm on the outer leaves (sunburn). Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 3 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 15% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 18%. Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton. Lettuce butt must be washed / cleaned before packing. Compliance with quarantine treatments (if required) for interstate consignment. Stacked to TI Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension. Pulp temp 2 8 degrees Celsius for receival. This product must conform with the requirements of the FSANZ Food Standards Code, the National Standard (AS 6000) and other Statutory / Regulatory requirements as prescribed. If a Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) is detected/exceeded, this must be communicated through to the relevant Quality Specialist and Buyer