Sourcing bulk fruit paste well comes down to asking the right questions early. The product is straightforward — date, fig, and apricot paste — but packing, terms, and timing shape both the price and the fit with your line. This guide covers what to settle before you commit.
Packing formats
Match the format to your process:
- 5 / 10 / 20 kg food-grade pails — the standard for bakeries and most manufacturers;
- 200 kg drums — for higher-volume processing;
- ~1000 kg aseptic bag-in-box / IBC — for large, continuous lines;
- private-label and custom packing — by RFQ.
Custom Brix and consistency are available so the paste suits your dosing equipment.
MOQs and Incoterms
Minimum order quantities depend on product, packing, and destination — pallet and part-container orders work for pails and drums, while aseptic IBC programmes are container-sized. On terms, we commonly quote FOB (you arrange freight), CIF (sea freight to your port), and DDP (delivered to your door, duties handled). Choosing the Incoterm up front avoids surprises later.
Lead times and documentation
Lead time depends on volume, packing, and whether stock is on hand or made to order; confirm it before you plan production. Every lot ships with a Certificate of Analysis and specification sheet, plus commercial, customs, and health documentation for export. Organic and other certifications are available on request.
Writing an RFQ that gets a fast, accurate quote
Include: product(s), grade (standard / organic / custom Brix), packing format, target volume and frequency, destination port or address, and preferred Incoterm. The more precise the brief, the faster and more accurate the quote.
A family business with over twenty years in the trade — a Tuna Sourcing division — Date Paste Co. produces bulk fruit paste in İzmir, Türkiye and stocks it in our St. Petersburg, Florida warehouse for fast U.S. delivery. Send your RFQ and we will reply within 24 hours.