Banana ripening for wholesalers and retailers

Banana ripening for wholesale orders

For your order, specify quantity, destination, delivery day, the required colour stage per pallet (3-5) and sales rate. Request green bananas if you have your own ripening facilities.

1. Agree the stage, delivery day and quantity

   We plan ripening around your order and the pace at which you expect to sell.

2. Controlled ripening rooms

   In Veria, Greece, 16 INTERKO rooms control ethylene, temperature, humidity and airflow.

3. Final box-by-box check

   Every box receives a final check against the stage agreed for its pallet before dispatch.

4. Refrigerated dispatch

   We deliver in refrigerated vehicles within Greece. Export transport arrangements are agreed for each request.

Plan around your sales schedule

There is no universal timetable: the condition of the fruit on arrival and your required stage affect the schedule. Consider transport time and stock turnover when ordering. Colour stage does not guarantee a set number of days on the shelf; conditions after delivery also matter. A more advanced stage is not automatically a better fit for your sales.

Green bananas or ripened fruit

Green bananas suit buyers who manage ripening in their own facilities. Ripened fruit at stages 3-5 suits wholesalers and retailers who need to sell it onward. Match the choice to your facilities and sales schedule.

Frequently asked questions

How long does banana ripening take?

The duration is not fixed; it depends on the fruit on arrival and the stage needed for your agreed delivery day.

How is ripening controlled?

Ethylene is used with temperature, humidity and airflow control. These variables are managed together in the rooms.

Can I buy green bananas instead?

Yes, if you have your own ripening facilities. Otherwise, order stages 3-5, specifying the delivery day and quantity.