Washed Loose and Prepack With fresh, bright colour; tops trimmed; minimal remaining stalk (<10mm); no secondary roots; no excess water in pre-packs; no excess soil (slight soiling in skin depressions allowable). Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not yellowed or dry and woody; slightly sweet taste. No 'off odours or tastes. Straight; conical, with even taper, rounded to slightly rounded shoulders according to variety. Uniform within crate /bag. Evenly sized in pack as per Woolworths requirements. Size Diameter (mm) at widest point Length (mm) Baby(Prepack) 15 30 70 150 Prepack 25 40 120 200 Loose pack 35-45 150-220 With bags, packs, or cartons containing broken carrots or broken tips. With superficial (<2mm deep) bruises affecting > 2 sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped areas, e.g. on shoulders, affecting > 2 sq cm. With healed cuts / scratches > 50 mm long or > 2 mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With dark marks e.g. Black ring, not developing into soft rots, affecting > 1 sq cm of surface area. With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) > 2 sq cm of surface. With green or purple shoulders affecting > 2 sq cm. With > 2 % cracking on tip of carrots (during winter supply) With healed growth cracks >50mm long or >2mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). CRITERIA Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Country of Origin must be identified. 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. Prepacked product to identify a Packed On date on outer container and retail unit unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a best before date is required. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0.5-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Must be received within 4 days of packing. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants. as agreed with the Category Manager for each region and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.
Dutch bunch Bright green tops. Brightly coloured, thin and relatively smooth skin with 20 % secondary roots; tops intact with fresh green leaves. No excess foreign matter (slightly soiled eyes allowable); no abnormal external moisture, no flaking or peeling. Tops fastened with suitable ties and identifying tag. Secondary roots covering no more than 15% of the surface. Root at the end of each carrot to be trimmed with a maximum length of root to be 100mm. Firm root that snaps easily when bent; crisp and juicy flesh, not dry and woody; slightly sweet flavour; no 'off' odours or tastes. Small, slender carrot variety, straight; conical, with even taper; rounded to slightly rounded shoulders, according to variety. Uniform size within bunch, 90 170 mm length. Foliage/stem to be 250-350mm in length. 7-12 carrots per bunch.. Bright green tops. With bunches containing broken carrots or broken tips. With superficial (<1mm deep) bruises affecting >1sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped areas, e.g. on shoulders, affecting >1sq cm. With healed cuts/scratches >20mm long or >1mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With dark marks (not decaying areas) affecting >0.5 sq cm of surface area. With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) >1 sq cm of surface. With green or purple shoulders affecting > 1 sq cm.. With healed growth cracks >20mm long or >1mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). CRITERIA Packaging as per Woolworths NZ requirements. Country of Origin must be identified. 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. Prepacked product to identify a Packed On date on outer container and retail unit unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a best before date is required. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0.5-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Must be received within 4 days of packing. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants.
Baby Bunch Mid to bright skin and flesh typical of colour With fresh, bright colour; tops removed; minimal remaining stalk (<50mm); minimal secondary roots; no excess soil (slight soiling in skin depressions allowable). Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not dry and woody; slightly sweet taste (not bitter). No 'off' odours or tastes. Relatively straight; conical, with even taper; rounded to slightly rounded shoulders according to variety. Length: 100mm 150mm Diameter: 15mm 30mm. SKIN / BLEMISHES With packs containing broken carrots or broken tips. With dark marks e.g. Black ring affecting >1sq cm of surface area With forked carrots. With superficial (>2mm deep) bruises affecting <2sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped areas, e.g. on shoulders, affecting >2sq cm; With healed cuts / scratches >50mm long or >2mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) >2sq cm of surface. With green or purple shoulders affecting > 1 sq cm. With > 2 % cracking on tip of carrots (during winter supply) With healed growth cracks >50mm long or >2mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). CRITERIA Packaging as per Woolworths NZ requirements. Country of Origin must be identified. 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. Prepacked product to identify a Packed On date on outer container and retail unit unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a best before date is required. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0.5-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Must be received within 4 days of packing. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants.
5 kg Pre Pack Juicing With fresh, bright colour; tops removed; stalk remaining <15mm in length; no secondary roots; no excess water in pre packs; no excess foreign matter (slight soiling in skin depressions allowable). May be broken if remaining part is >100mm in length (no more than 20% bag may be broken stock) Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not yellowed or dry and woody; slightly sweet taste (not bitter). No 'off' odours or tastes. Straight to slightly curved. Pre Pack: 5kg ; carrots 50-350g each With holes, or pest damage that breaks the skin. With excessive flaking or peeling areas. With yellowed or bitter flavoured carrots (ethylene damage). With superficial (<3mm deep) bruises affecting >3sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped shoulder areas affecting >3sq cm With post harvest splits, cuts and cracks. With healed cuts / scratches >70mm long or >3 mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With dark marks e.g. Black ring, not developing into soft rots, affecting >3sq cm of surface area. With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) >3sq cm of surface. CRITERIA 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 NZ requirements. Country of Origin must be identified. 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. Prepacked product to identify a Packed On date on outer container and retail unit unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a best before date is required. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0.5-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Must be received within 4 days of packing. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants.
PRODUCT: GRADE: VISUAL APPEARANCE TEMPERATURE INJURY DISORDER SKIN / BLEMISHES DISORDER TRANSPORT & RECEIVAL CONDITIONS Washed Snacking 850g Prepack With fresh, bright colour; tops trimmed; minimal remaining stalk (<10mm); no secondary roots; no excess water in pre-packs; no excess foreign matter (slight soiling in skin depressions allowable). Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not yellowed, dry or woody; slightly sweet taste. No 'off odours or tastes. Straight; conical, with even taper, rounded to slightly rounded shoulders according to variety. Uniform within crate /bag. Evenly sized within pack. Size Diameter (mm) at widest point Length (mm) Snack size 14-24 100-155 With bags, packs, or cartons containing broken carrots or broken tips. With superficial (<1mm deep) bruises affecting > 1 sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped areas, e.g. on shoulders, affecting > 1 sq cm. With healed cuts / scratches > 25 mm long or > 1 mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With dark marks e.g. Black ring, not developing into soft rots, affecting >.5 sq cm of surface area. With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) > 1 sq cm of surface. With green or purple shoulders affecting > 1 sq cm. With > 1 % cracking on tip of carrots (during winter supply) With healed growth cracks >25mm long or >1mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). CRITERIA Packaging as per Woolworths NZ requirements. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (e.g. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.labeling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. On low risk fresh fruit and vegetables a Packed On date is required, unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a Best Before date is still required. If a Packed On Date is to be used the POD should not exceed 7 days at the time of receiving product into the DC. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 2-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants. as agreed with the Category Manager for each region and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths NZ.
Washed Loose and Prepack With fresh, bright colour; tops trimmed; minimal remaining stalk (<10mm); no secondary roots; no excess water in pre-packs; no excess soil (slight soiling in skin depressions allowable). Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not yellowed or dry and woody; slightly sweet taste. No 'off odours or tastes. Straight; conical, with even taper, rounded to slightly rounded shoulders according to variety. Uniform within crate /bag. Evenly sized in pack as per Woolworths NZ requirements. Size Diameter (mm) at widest point Length (mm) Baby(Prepack) 15 30 70 150 Prepack 25 40 120 200 Loose pack 35-45 150-220 With bags, packs, or cartons containing broken carrots or broken tips. With superficial (<2mm deep) bruises affecting > 2 sq cm; no deep bruises. With shaved or chipped areas, e.g. on shoulders, affecting > 2 sq cm. With healed cuts / scratches > 50 mm long or > 2 mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). With dark marks e.g. Black ring, not developing into soft rots, affecting > 1 sq cm of surface area. With light rub/scuff marks (not dark against background colour) > 2 sq cm of surface. With green or purple shoulders affecting > 2 sq cm. With > 2 % cracking on tip of carrots (during winter supply) With healed growth cracks >50mm long or >2mm deep or wide (not removable by one pass peeling). CRITERIA exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%. Packaging as per Woolworths NZ requirements. Country of Origin must be identified. 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. Prepacked product to identify a Packed On date on outer container and retail unit unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a best before date is required. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet that has been wrapped or strapped as per policy. Refrigerated van or truck with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 0.5-8 C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Must be received within 4 days of packing. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants.
QUALITY Washed Prepack Odd Bunch Fresh bright colour; tops trimmed; stalk not greater than 20mm Firm with relatively smooth skin; crisp and juicy, not yellowed or dry and woody; slightly sweet taste; no off or foreign tastes or odours. Irregular shapes including root forking and broken pieces (min 100mm) allowed Pre Packed 1.5kg 25-60mm diameter, 100-240mm in length Mid to bright orange skin and flesh Not more than 50% of grade 1 product With evidence of live insects With fungal or bacterial rots (e.g. bacterial soft rot, Sclerotinia, Anthracnose) Yellowed or bitter flavoured carrots Soft, water soaked areas (freezer damage) Soft, wrinkled or limp carrots from dehydration Growth cracks and deep cuts not removable by 2 pass peeling Scuffs not affecting more than 50% of the surface area Green or purple shoulders affecting more than 75% of the crown CRITERIA 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 New Zealand Ltd requirements. Bulk Loose Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton. Labeling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum net weight. On low risk fresh fruit and vegetables a Packed On date is required, unless it is in a package that obscures the nature or quality of the food. If the nature or quality of the food is obscured then a Best Before date is still required. If a packed on date is used, the POD should not exceed 7 days at receipt into the DC. 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 2-8 deg C during transport from the farm/orchard and at receipt into Countdown Produce DC. Imported and domestically produced food sold in New Zealand must comply with the New Zealand (MRL) Food Standard. The standard recognises the Tans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement for food imported from Australia and the role of Codex standard for imported foods in general. Complies with FSANZ Standard 1.4.1 and Schedule 19 Maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants. Specifications reviewable: e.g. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal variances as agreed with the Category Manager for each region and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths NZ.