If you are looking to purchase larger quantities of dried fruit and want to establish a relationship with a provider, here are “5 Questions” that we think you should ask – us or any other purveyor of ingredient-quality dried fruits:

1. Do your fruits contain any added sugars or other sweeteners?

Some fruits are sweetened to make them more palpable (i.e. cranberries) but other fruits, like those at HANACO, are unsweetened – as they are naturally sweet and require no extra added anything – “Just the Fruit… And Nothing Else”

2. In what quantities do you sell dried fruit and what is your MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)?

Not all producers can accommodate order quantities for smaller businesses or foodservice applications.  Many only sell by the truckload or ‘full pallets’ – which may or may not work for you. At HANACO, we can supply you with everything from little Packs to half-pallets, full pallets and a truckload!

3. Where do your fruits come from?

Fruits are grown all over the globe – under different conditions and farming practices, yielding varying qualities of fruit.  Even the drying and preservation methods can vary. The majority of our fruit comes from all over the Iran which meet stringent standards.

4. Are your fruits available year-round?

We all know that except some of fruits, other fruits only has a relatively short growing and harvest time. In fact, that’s why the practice of ‘drying’ came about in the first place.  Still, you will find providers that only make their fruits available during the few months following harvest, because they don’t purchase in quantities that would span the seasons. Although there will be interruptions and shortages – due to rain activity or sustained drought, However, HANACO goes to great lengths to ensure that our customers have a consistent supply of their chosen fruits.

5. How easy is it to buy direct?

If you’ve decided to use dried fruits – as ingredients or in large quantity recipes, you don’t want to jump through hoops or a bunch of 3rd parties in order to get your order.  We’ve made it pretty easy at HANACO – you can purchase any of our products on shops in any quantity. You can also buy ‘bulk’ quantities at our website.