Built for volume
Suitable for repeat-purchase programs, container-based trade, repacking operations and broad market distribution.
Natural and conventional supply
A practical dried fruit range for everyday global trade
The natural and conventional range is built for buyers who need commercially workable supply, broad application flexibility and reliable category coverage across mainstream dried fruit lines. Atlas supports importers, repackers, industrial processors, wholesalers, foodservice suppliers and private label buyers with products that fit daily trade realities: clear formats, consistent sourcing logic, export-oriented packing options and market-relevant technical discussions.
Mainstream CategoriesDaily commercial demand
Export ReadyBulk to private label
Turkey LedMalatya and Aegean strengths
Range overview
Commercially relevant products for multiple buyer profiles
The conventional range is structured around products that serve everyday import, processing and retail demand. Compared with organic programs, conventional sourcing often places stronger emphasis on commercial flexibility, broader price positioning, mainstream market fit, volume practicality and application-specific execution. That makes it especially relevant for buyers balancing product quality with pack economics, replenishment speed and broad market coverage.
Application focused
Relevant across retail, foodservice, bakery, breakfast, confectionery, ingredient and industrial manufacturing channels.
Commercially flexible
Supports bulk export, industrial handling, private label discussions and buyer-specific pack strategies where feasible.
Natural lineup
Core natural and conventional products
This range balances Turkish origin strengths in apricots, figs, mulberries, raisins and cherries with complementary supply categories such as prunes and dates. Final supply structure depends on crop, product format, buyer application and destination-market requirements.
Natural Dried Apricots
A core Turkish category with broad commercial relevance. Natural sun-dried apricots support buyers looking for a darker, less processed appearance, while sulphured apricot programs support brighter color expectations and mainstream retail presentation in many markets.
Typical specification framework: natural sun-dried options without additives and standard sulphured options depending on market requirement, size and grade-based commercial structure, microbiological and contaminant controls reviewed per batch and destination expectation, non-GMO, final technical profile aligned to product type and intended application.
- Suitable for both value-driven and premium natural positioning
- Commercially important in bulk and repack trade
- Can be positioned for both snack and industrial use
- One of the strongest Turkish-origin dried fruit categories
Bulk
Industrial
Private label
B2B
Natural Dried Mulberries
Mulberries add portfolio depth for buyers who want differentiated fruit lines beyond the most mainstream categories. They work especially well in snack mixes, cereal blends and premium natural assortments.
Typical specification framework: sun-dried and selected whole fruit, moisture and microbiological limits supplied according to agreed batch specification, non-GMO, physical quality profile discussed in line with use case, category positioning and target price level.
- Useful for premium and niche dried fruit assortments
- Well suited to breakfast and blending applications
- Can support both simple bulk and higher-value retail concepts
- Origin-linked product story adds commercial value
Bulk
Snack
Ingredient
B2B
Prunes
Prunes are a commercially practical category for buyers seeking a familiar, high-rotation dried fruit line with relevance across multiple channels. They can support both standard shelf programs and more application-led industrial usage.
Typical specification framework: natural washed, sorted and packed options, no additive profiles available on request depending on format, whole or pitted presentations, moisture and physical criteria aligned to product type and intended use, non-GMO.
- Stable category for broad-market distribution
- Relevant for both consumer and ingredient channels
- Flexible across value and mid-market positioning
- Supports repeat-order program development
Retail
Foodservice
Industrial
B2B
Dried Figs
Turkish dried figs are one of the strongest and most recognizable categories in the Mediterranean dried fruit trade. They serve both traditional retail demand and industrial applications that require structured format options.
Typical specification framework: processed in graded forms such as Lerida, Garland, diced and paste, moisture max. 24% typical in current specification depending on format, physical sorting and quality review according to style, market and customer requirement, non-GMO.
- High relevance in both branded and bulk channels
- Multiple processed formats improve application flexibility
- Useful for premium Mediterranean positioning
- Strong origin association supports commercial confidence
Retail
Ingredient
Bulk
B2B
Sultana Raisins
Sultana raisins are one of the most commercially important mainstream dried fruit categories. Their versatility makes them especially relevant for industrial buyers, repackers and large-volume import programs.
Typical specification framework: seedless grapes, naturally dried, moisture max. 18%, aflatoxin B1 < 5 ppb, total aflatoxin < 10 ppb, Salmonella absent, non-GMO, physical and microbiological criteria aligned to grade, processing style and application.
- Key category for bakery and breakfast markets
- Highly suitable for annual volume programs
- Efficient for bulk import and downstream repacking
- Strong fit for mainstream retail and industrial use
Bulk
Private label
Industrial
B2B
Black Raisins
Black raisins offer an alternative visual and flavor profile within the raisin category. They are useful for buyers that want broader portfolio depth, differentiated shelf presence or application-specific fruit identity.
Typical specification framework: naturally dried black raisins, moisture max. 18%, non-GMO, standard microbiological and contaminant controls, final physical profile adjusted to grade, sorting level and destination requirements.
- Good for premium or differentiated raisin assortments
- Relevant in bakery, snacking and cereal blends
- Can complement sultana-based programs
- Useful for buyers seeking broader raisin coverage
Bulk
Snack
Ingredient
B2B
Dried Sour Cherries
Dried sour cherries are a strong value-added category for buyers looking for flavor contrast, visual intensity and premium application potential. They are especially relevant in bakery, confectionery and upscale snack positioning.
Typical specification framework: moisture max. 15% in current specification, washed, sorted and packed, non-GMO, final physical and microbiological criteria determined by product type, sweetness-acidity balance and application route.
- Premium category with strong sensory differentiation
- Useful for confectionery and gourmet applications
- Suitable for snack, bakery and ingredient use
- Can enhance mix and portfolio value perception
Bulk
Premium
Ingredient
B2B
Dried Cherries
Dried cherries broaden the red-fruit offering for buyers who want categories with strong visual appeal and versatile food application value. They can sit between mainstream utility and premium differentiation depending on format and market.
Typical specification framework: moisture max. 15% in current specification, washed, sorted and packed, non-GMO, quality profile and commercial position adapted to the required style, target use and destination market.
- Useful for premium mixes and gift-oriented products
- Supports both snack and ingredient demand
- Works well in breakfast and confectionery categories
- Adds color and variety to broader fruit assortments
Bulk
Retail
Ingredient
B2B
Tunisian Dates
Tunisian dates complement the Turkish-centered portfolio by adding a globally recognized date category with strong mainstream and premium relevance. They can support both standalone programs and broader multi-fruit assortments.
Typical specification framework: Deglet Nour supply programs with moisture max. 20% in current specification, washed, sorted and packed, pitted or standard presentation depending on project, final commercial structure based on grade, pack style and destination market.
- Recognized category with broad global demand
- Relevant for retail, premium and gifting channels
- Supports cross-category portfolio building
- Available in standard and value-added presentations
Bulk
Private label
Retail
B2B
Commercial fit
Built for multiple sales channels and buyer models
Conventional products often serve a wider range of buyer types than organic programs. This page is intentionally more commercial in tone because the key purchasing drivers are usually volume practicality, pack flexibility, price-position fit, category turnover and downstream application efficiency.
Import & repack
For distributors who import bulk product and convert it into branded or customer-specific local retail formats.
Industrial use
For bakeries, cereal manufacturers, snack producers, confectionery companies and food ingredient users.
Foodservice & wholesale
For horeca suppliers, wholesalers and large-format channels seeking stable, commercially efficient supply.
Why conventional programs matter
- Broader market reach across price segments
- Higher relevance in mainstream retail and industrial demand
- Better fit for large-volume replenishment models
- Stronger flexibility in repacking and mixed portfolio building
- Useful for both steady programs and tactical buying
Typical buyer priorities
- Consistent physical specification
- Pack and pallet efficiency
- Document readiness
- Reliable lead times
- Commercially workable MOQs
- Clarity on application suitability
Technical and commercial focus
What conventional buyers usually evaluate
In natural and conventional programs, successful purchasing decisions usually depend on matching product style and technical expectations to the correct market route. Buyers often review more than the product name: they also consider grade, size, moisture behavior, retail appearance, ingredient suitability, microbiological profile, packing logic and total delivered practicality.
Physical quality
Size, count, moisture, texture, color consistency, defect tolerance and sorting level influence both value and usability.
Application fit
Retail snacking, bakery, cereal, ingredient processing and foodservice use each require different product and pack decisions.
Commercial practicality
Buyers assess MOQ, shipment structure, repacking convenience, shelf presentation and repeat-purchase feasibility.
Compliance support
Specification sheets, shipment documents and analysis support are important for importer review and market access.
Logistics suitability
Transit stability, pack protection, container loading and storage behavior affect total trade performance.
Portfolio role
Some products serve as high-volume staples, while others are used to differentiate or upgrade the overall assortment.
Packing options
Supply formats from bulk to retail-ready concepts
Atlas approaches packing as a commercial decision, not just a technical detail. The right pack format affects transport efficiency, landed cost, shelf presentation, warehouse handling and downstream conversion flexibility.
Bulk export
Suitable for importers, repackers and industrial processors that want maximum downstream flexibility and container efficiency.
Foodservice formats
Useful for professional kitchen, horeca and wholesale channels needing practical pack sizes and stable replenishment.
Private label
Relevant for retail projects where packaging, artwork, labeling and market positioning are part of the commercial model.
Typical packing discussion points
Product format discussions usually include carton size, inner liner structure, retail pouch or tray options, palletization logic, loading efficiency, barcode or label requirements, shelf-life expectations, storage conditions and the buyer’s preferred balance between landed-cost efficiency and sales presentation.
Documents and execution
Support for trade documentation and supply follow-through
Conventional buying decisions often move faster when the supplier discussion is operationally clear from the start. Documentation readiness, product description consistency and shipment execution discipline all contribute to smoother trade flow.
Commonly requested documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Product specification sheet
- Analysis report or agreed compliance records
- Shipment-related supporting documents
Why this matters
Documentation quality affects importer approval, customs handling, private label onboarding, technical validation and repeat business confidence. Buyers generally prefer suppliers who can connect product supply with operational clarity, not just quote a price.
How to start
Build a better inquiry from the beginning
Conventional supply discussions become more effective when the project is clearly defined. A short but structured inquiry usually leads to better product matching, more relevant pricing and faster movement toward sample or order planning.
Helpful details to include
- Product of interest
- Destination country or region
- Estimated volume or annual requirement
- Bulk, foodservice, industrial or retail pack format
- Key quality or technical priorities
- Any certification or document expectations
- Expected shipment timing or launch window
Commercial result
Clear inquiries reduce unnecessary back-and-forth and make it easier to respond with a suitable product route, a more accurate commercial structure and a supply conversation that matches the real needs of the buyer instead of relying on generic assumptions.